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Software => Computer games => Topic started by: PC Maniac on July 06, 2010, 02:00:32 PM

Title: Best resolution(s) for simulators
Post by: PC Maniac on July 06, 2010, 02:00:32 PM

Hi again.

What would be the best resolution for simulators e.g. railworks for a laptop with this:

2GB RAM

156GB Storage

Intel Celeron processor( NOT dual core)

Intel graphics media accelerator driver

1280x800 screen resolution

The reason is because when i try some of the resolutions e.g 1280x800 it becomes really furstratingly slow.
 :|| :||x

Matt

Title: Re: Best resolution(s) for simulators
Post by: baboontester on July 06, 2010, 04:36:53 PM

misread.  nvm


Most ordinary laptops are not built for games with big graphic demands.  Your best bet is to go down on the resolution to maybe 800x600 and that should help it alittle.

Title: Re: Best resolution(s) for simulators
Post by: PC Maniac on July 07, 2010, 12:02:00 PM

I have already tried that but it still is very slow and totaly unplayable.  :'(

But thanks anyway.

Matt

Title: Re: Best resolution(s) for simulators
Post by: kpac on July 07, 2010, 03:28:26 PM

You should probably look into getting a graphics card.

Title: Re: Best resolution(s) for simulators
Post by: Kurtiskain on July 07, 2010, 05:53:44 PM

Quote from: kpac on July 07, 2010, 03:28:26 PM

You should probably look into getting a graphics card.

Kpac, it is a laptop :)

Sorry to say that the laptop itself may not have the guts to run the game as you want it.

As well as resolution, try turning off things like shadows, and lower the viewing distance in game, these two things can give a significant FPS boost.

Title: Re: Best resolution(s) for simulators
Post by: kpac on July 08, 2010, 02:55:31 AM

Quote from: Kurtiskain on July 07, 2010, 05:53:44 PM

Kpac, it is a laptop :)

Ugh......sorry. ::)

Title: Re: Best resolution(s) for simulators
Post by: PC Maniac on July 08, 2010, 04:35:19 AM

I actually went to currys digital yesterday and i seen a laptop with 3GB RAM that costs roughly about £375-£380 which is less than my laptop |V| because mine cost £400 AND my laptop only has 2GB RAM.

IT EVEN HAS A BETTER PROCESSOR THAN MINE! >:( it's the celeron DUAL CORE and mine only has the celeron (non dual core).

Title: Re: Best resolution(s) for simulators
Post by: BC_Programmer on July 08, 2010, 04:52:27 AM

my laptop was 699$ and it's a Dual Core T3200, with 4GB of RAM and a DVD-RW burner.

I think 699$ is pretty close to 400 Pounds (hey, I don't memorize exchange rates), too.

But seriously, you are going to need a lot more horsepower to run that game. Even my laptop has trouble running most games (well, that's not 100% true, but it certainly can't compete with my desktop machine at all)

Title: Re: Best resolution(s) for simulators
Post by: kpac on July 08, 2010, 05:48:53 AM

Quote from: PC Maniac on July 08, 2010, 04:35:19 AM

I actually went to currys digital yesterday and i seen a laptop with 3GB RAM that costs roughly about £375-£380 which is less than my laptop |V| because mine cost £400 AND my laptop only has 2GB RAM.

IT EVEN HAS A BETTER PROCESSOR THAN MINE! >:( it's the celeron DUAL CORE and mine only has the celeron (non dual core).

The fact is that a laptop is not meant for gaming.