Will this laptop run Demigod well?

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I'm trying to find a laptop that will run full speed in demigod.  Will this do the trick?  Thanks!

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5285802&CatId=4938

GPU/VPU:  ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570

 

 
 

Acer Aspire AS5738DG-6165 TriDef 3D Notebook PC - Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 2.20GHz, 4GB DDR2, 320GB HDD, DVDRW, 15.6" Display, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 3D

Specifications
    Display Type:  HD Widescreen CineCrystal™ LED-backlit Display with Integrated TriDef® 3D Screen
    Screen Size:  15.6”
    Maximum Resolution:  1366 x 768
    Memory Type:  DDR2
    Memory Size:  4GB
    Memory Speed:  DDR2 667
    Maximum Memory Supported:  Not Upgradeable
    Capacity:  320GB
    Drive Types:  Hard Drive
    Hard Drive Speed:  5400 RPM
    Lifestyle:  Gaming
    Entertainment
    Condition:  New
    Operating Systems:  Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit
    Startup Operating System:  Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit
    Platform:  Notebook PC
    Processor Brand:  Intel
    Processor Class:  Core 2 Duo
    Processor Type:  Dual-Core
    Processor Speed:  2.20GHz
    Processor Number:  T6600
    Processor FSB:  800MHz
    Processor Cache:  2 MB L2 Cache
    Additional Technologies:  Intel Centrino Processor Technology
    Graphics Description:  Dedicated Graphics
    GPU/VPU:  ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570
    Video Memory:  512MB DDR3
    Video Interface:  HDMI
    VGA
    Optical Drive Type:  DVD Super-Multi Optical Drive
    Supplemental Drive Type:  Media Reader
    Capacity:  5-in-1
    Media Types:  Memory Stick
    xD-Picture Card
    Secure Digital
    Memory Stick PRO
    Multi Media Card
    Audio Description:  Integrated Audio
    Audio Chipset:  Dolby Home Theater
    Audio Channels:  True 5.1-channel surround-sound output
    Two integrated stereo speakers
    Audio Input:  1- Microphone input port
    Audio Output:  1 - S/P DIF output port (shared with headphone port)
    PS/2 Mouse Connectors:  N/A
    PS/2 Keyboard Connectors:  N/A
    Serial Communication Ports:  N/A
    Parallel Ports:  N/A
    USB Ports:  4
    FireWire Ports:  N/A
    Fast Infrared Ports (FIR):  N/A
    LAN Ports:  1
    Modem Ports:  1
    Audio Out Jacks:  1 - Audio Out/SPDIF Shared
    Line In Jacks:  1
    Microphone Jacks:  1
    VGA Ports:  1
    S-Video Connectors:  N/A
    DVI Video:  N/A
    HDMI Ports:  1
    Port Replicator/Connector:  N/A
    eSATA Ports:  N/A
    Communications Description:  Integrated LAN
    Integrated Modem
    Integrated Wireless LAN
    Interface Type:  RJ-11 Phone Connector
    RJ-45 Ethernet Connector
    Intel WiFi Link 5100
    Data Transfer Rate:  56Kbps Modem
    10/100/1000Mbps Network
    Up to 300 Mbps
    Protocols:  V.92
    WIFI
    802.11b
    802.11a
    802.11g
    802.11n
    Width:  15.1"
    Height:  1.03" - 1.05"
    Weight:  6.16 lbs
    Mouse Type:  Multi-Gesture Touchpad
    Scrolling Capability:  Circular Scrolling
    Pinch-Action Zoom, Page Flip
    Keyboard Type:  Fullsize with Numberpad
    Battery Type:  6-Cell Lithium-ion
    Battery Life:  Up to 3.5 hours
    Color:  Blue
    Integrated Webcam:  Yes
    Specification Notes:  [6] To provide the most accurate specifications, the specifications listed are base upon information provided by the vendor.
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Reply #1 from Demigod Forums Top

NT

Reply #2 from Demigod Forums Top

Video Memory:  512MB DDR3

Processor Class:  Core 2 Duo

Easily man

However i would replace that: "Hard Drive Speed:  5400 RPM". That hardrive will greatly increase loading time of any game. Trust me i had it 5400 hardrive in my acer aspire 5920 (geoforce 8600mgt).

4gb and 64 bit operating system sounds kind of like a waste. But its a laptop not a pc

Tell us whats the cheapest price you have found.

Sins of a Solar Empire II
Reply #3 from Demigod Forums Top

Tell us whats the cheapest price you have found.
End of quote

That model is $774 with 8% cashback through bing atm.  My overall goal is a LOW priced laptop that can play games somewhat reasonably.  Being able to play DG well is the minimum requirement.  I'd prefer to get something for less than 1k.

edit - and I will replace the hard drive at some point for SSD.

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

I think SSDs are a waste of money for most users (especially in a budget gaming laptop, eh!), but otherwise, you'll do well enough with that laptop.

Do not expect to run the game smoothly at high settings, but you should have no issues with low/medium settings, so go for it. Take a peek at this: http://www.notebookcheck.net/AMD-ATI-Mobility-Radeon-HD-4570.13885.0.html

NOTE: The resolution on it is pretty low, so make sure that you are comfortable with that before committing.

Reply #5 from Demigod Forums Top

Melchiz true SD are currently an overkill. Maybe good as second small storage just to load OS. Eventually they will ve getting cheaper and more vakue for money.

Pacov add another 70$ and get

ASUS G51VX RX05

with

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M

Core specs:

Processor Intel Core 2 Duo P7350 / 2 GHz

Cache size 3 MB L2

Installed Size 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM - 800 MHz

Hard Drive 320 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 7200 rpm

Display Type 15.6 in TFT active matrix  1366 x 768 ( WXGA )Widescreen Display

OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition

ANOTHER REVIEW

My personal belive is asus and toshibas have the best cooling systems in laptops, which gives you some space to overlock if u want. It also seems its has mxm 3 socket for graphic card so it can be replaced(not sure!!!). IF u buy please open it and confirm for me :D:D:D

Reply #6 from Demigod Forums Top

I was looking at that model as well, Irek, but I'm not sure I'm going to go for it.  I like the specs, but its a refurb at tiger direct and on vista 64 with no upgrade option to 7.  The price point is nice. 

Regarding the first model I listed - yeah, I'm not interested in it if it can't run DG at high settings, so I'll pass on that.  Still looking for now.  If the G51VX RX05 had win7 loaded at no additional cost, I'd probably get that in a hearbeat.

Thanks for the feedback/info/ideas guys!

Reply #7 from Demigod Forums Top

Anyone have any more thoughts on this?  Still on the fence.  Thanks!