GTA IV Problems on Laptop

Otto_Weddigen · 01-13-09, 11:32 PM

Ok

Recently I brought GTA IV but I also own a Dell 6400 Laptop,here is the information regarding my Laptop

Report Date: 01/14/2009
Report Time[hr:mm:ss]: 17:26:14
Driver Version: 7.14.10.1147
Operating System: * , Service Pack 1 (6.0.6001)
Default Language: English
DirectX* Version: 10.0
Physical Memory: 3317 MB
Minimum Graphics Memory: 8 MB
Maximum Graphics Memory: 224 MB
Graphics Memory in Use: 157 MB
Processor: x86 family 6 Model 14 Stepping 8
Processor Speed: 1729 MHZ
Vendor ID: 8086
Device ID: 27A2
Device Revision: 03

* Accelerator Information *
Accelerator in Use: Mobile Intel(R) 945GM Express Chipset Family
Video BIOS: 1264
Current Graphics Mode: 1024 by 768 True Color (60 Hz)

* Devices Connected to the Graphics Accelerator *

Active Notebook Displays: 1

* Notebook *
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Display Type: Digital
Gamma Value: 2.20
DDC2 Protocol: Supported
Maximum Image Size: Horizontal: Not Available

Should I just buy a gaming laptop instead?

Tachyon · 01-14-09, 12:54 AM

Please forgive me for being so blunt, but your Laptop's graphic card is way too pathetic for the game. Integrated GPUS like the ones on your laptop can hardly run any new games.
And yes, buy a gaming laptop, preferably one with a good GPU.

Visit this site and select GTA IV from the list , it'll show you what you need to get the game running :

http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/referrer/srtest

Wolfehunter · 01-14-09, 01:29 AM

Otto, Tachyon is right. Your integrated intel vid card is low end and can only support old games.

Always look for ati or nvidia installed video cards. At least you have a chance then.

You might get lucky to update the intel 945GM express chipset from their site,

http://www.intel.com/support/graphics/detect.htm

kiwi_2005 · 01-14-09, 04:52 AM

Agree with the above, seriously from what ive read up about it this game requires a grunty pc to run it.

Otto_Weddigen · 01-14-09, 05:29 AM

In a Dell Laptop or any laptop is it possible to upgrade the video card or graphics card?

Are there any New Zealanders in this forum,if I want to buy a gaming laptop,where can I get a good one?

kiwi_2005 · 01-14-09, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Otto_Weddigen

In a Dell Laptop or any laptop is it possible to upgrade the video card or graphics card?

Are there any New Zealanders in this forum,if I want to buy a gaming laptop,where can I get a good one?

yeah im NZer (kiwi)

You can find good gaming laptops on TradeMe.co.nz site just look for the retail suppliers like Dick Smiths etc., as they sell on TM and you wont get a dodgy deal.

I usually go here to look at best prices before i buy any computer hardware etc., http://www.pricespy.co.nz/

Capt.Warner · 05-07-09, 11:27 PM

Dont get a gaming laptop,Very expensive and arent great gaming machines.

01-13-09, 11:32 PM	#1
Otto_Weddigen Bosun Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 61 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	GTA IV Problems on Laptop Ok Recently I brought GTA IV but I also own a Dell 6400 Laptop,here is the information regarding my Laptop Report Date: 01/14/2009 Report Time[hr:mm:ss]: 17:26:14 Driver Version: 7.14.10.1147 Operating System: * , Service Pack 1 (6.0.6001) Default Language: English DirectX* Version: 10.0 Physical Memory: 3317 MB Minimum Graphics Memory: 8 MB Maximum Graphics Memory: 224 MB Graphics Memory in Use: 157 MB Processor: x86 family 6 Model 14 Stepping 8 Processor Speed: 1729 MHZ Vendor ID: 8086 Device ID: 27A2 Device Revision: 03 * Accelerator Information * Accelerator in Use: Mobile Intel(R) 945GM Express Chipset Family Video BIOS: 1264 Current Graphics Mode: 1024 by 768 True Color (60 Hz) * Devices Connected to the Graphics Accelerator * Active Notebook Displays: 1 * Notebook * Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor Display Type: Digital Gamma Value: 2.20 DDC2 Protocol: Supported Maximum Image Size: Horizontal: Not Available Should I just buy a gaming laptop instead?

01-14-09, 12:54 AM	#2
Tachyon Captain Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: India Posts: 514 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Please forgive me for being so blunt, but your Laptop's graphic card is way too pathetic for the game. Integrated GPUS like the ones on your laptop can hardly run any new games. And yes, buy a gaming laptop, preferably one with a good GPU. Visit this site and select GTA IV from the list , it'll show you what you need to get the game running : http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/referrer/srtest __________________ My propellor is faster than yours!!!

01-14-09, 01:29 AM	#3
Wolfehunter Crusty Capt. Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,752 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 25	Otto, Tachyon is right. Your integrated intel vid card is low end and can only support old games. Always look for ati or nvidia installed video cards. At least you have a chance then. You might get lucky to update the intel 945GM express chipset from their site, http://www.intel.com/support/graphics/detect.htm __________________

01-14-09, 04:52 AM	#4
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	Agree with the above, seriously from what ive read up about it this game requires a grunty pc to run it. __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

05-07-09, 11:27 PM	#7
Capt.Warner Lieutenant Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean Posts: 262 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 0	Dont get a gaming laptop,Very expensive and arent great gaming machines. __________________

01-14-09, 05:29 AM	#5
Otto_Weddigen Bosun Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 61 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	In a Dell Laptop or any laptop is it possible to upgrade the video card or graphics card? Are there any New Zealanders in this forum,if I want to buy a gaming laptop,where can I get a good one?