Please Help n00b

[artcore01]

Hello, I am normally a console gamer (360) and am new to computer games. After seeing this game and reading posts I decided I must have it, especially because I love subs :) Unfortunatley I know very little about computer gaming, My computer is a Toshiba Satellite M115 laptop. As far as I know my computer meets the minimum standards but I read on a website that laptops are not supported with this game which I'm guessing means that laptops don't work :cry: Although I don't really know and understand everything yet, any help would be very very very much appreciated, thank you all

-Artcore01

[Brag]

Hang in there. Give the specs of your lap top. Some of our savvy guys will be able to help you.

[artcore01]

Thank you for responding, The specs are according to http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=3381&review=Toshiba+Satellite+M115PROCESSOR: Intel (http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=3381&review=Toshiba+Satellite+M115#) Core Duo T2050 (1.6 GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, no 64-bit or VT)
CHIPSET: Intel 945GM
MEMORY: 512MB DDR2
HARD DISK: 80GB 5400rpm SATA
OPTICAL DRIVE: DVD-RAM (supports DVD+/-RW, CD+/-RW, and DVD-RAM)
SCREEN: 14" WXGA (1280x800) Glossy
VIDEO: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
AUDIO: Realtek Hi-Definition Audio
WIRELESS (http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=3381&review=Toshiba+Satellite+M115#): Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
WIRED: 56K V.92 Modem, 10/100 Ethernet
PORTS: 4x USB 2.0, 1x FireWire (4-pin), Audio Out, Microphone Jack, VGA, S-Video, Type I/II PCMCIA, Media Reader, RJ-11 Modem Jack, RJ-45 Ethernet Jack
OPERATING SYSTEM: Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
DIMENSIONS: 1.5" high, 13.5" wide, 9.5" deep; 5.2 pounds
WARRANTY: 1 Year Limited

Thank you for any help possible

-Artcore01

[Shelton]

I dont see any problems running SH3 on that - but you may have to put the graphics down - do you have SH3DVD ?

[Hakahura]

Welcome to Subsim artcore :up:

I play on a laptop with no problems.
As Shelton said if you keep the game graphic settings down low I think you''ll be OK.

[Maraz]

Welcome to Subsim artcore :up:

I play on a laptop with no problems.
As Shelton said if you keep the game graphic settings down low I think you''ll be OK.

I read several examples of laptops with the Intel on-board graphic accelerator having some problems, e.g. not seeing the binoculars, and other graphical glitches.

Maraz

[artcore01]

Hello all and thank you for the help, Shelton I take it that by SH3DVD you mean the game (Sorry I am still learning). If that is what you mean than no, but I will hopefully buy it soon, and Hakahura, it is comforting to know that this game works on your laptop :) Maraz- yes, I was worried about something like this but I think I will take my chances with game. I guess my only question now is to what SH3DVD is? Thanks again.

-Artcore01

[Canovaro]

artcore01, there is a Ubisoft tool that scans your computer in order to give you a report whether your computer is compatible with the game. This tool is included on the Silent Hunter III cdrom. I might also be downloadable from the internet. Somewhere.
I just don't know if it is possible and allowed to send you this tool.

About the specs you give:
512 mb ram is a little low, but it should work. I also played with 512, and it works fine, except the loading time is very very long.
Your videocard is also more suitable for office apllications, but I think it will work ok with SH3, except for maybe the problem Maraz mentioned, don't know about that.

I really hope you get SH3 running on your laptop, because it is the best game I ever had. It's more like a hobby to me now. Didn't see that coming :lol:

[danurve]

I would agree that you should at least double your memory. I would say 2 gigs would be even better but I have no doubt that laptop memory is expensive.