Laptop specs for sh5

joegrundman · 03-11-10, 11:40 AM

what kind of laptop would be able to run SH5 on settings that are not complete minimum?

i've never had a games capable laptop before, but since we moved (abandoning the old desktop - a much loved hand-modded Dell server!) and have had a second child we don't really have the space for a desktop anymore and it's time to replace our aged thinkpads anyway.

So, I'm thinking of getting a games capable laptop this time.

Viper114 · 03-11-10, 11:46 AM

Well, I have a laptop with the following specs:

Core 2 Duo P8700 2.53GHz
4GB RAM
1GB GeForce GTX 260M
Vista HP 64-bit

I'm running SH5 at everything max (except Shadows because they're bugged right now, and AA which I only set to 2x because I really don't need anything higher) at 1920x1080. Get about 45-60FPS outside of the sub, 25-30FPS inside the sub.

GREY WOLF 3 · 03-11-10, 12:21 PM

Depends how much you want to spend, mine cost £1200 uk pounds
A lot of cash,but depends on your budget.

Viper114 · 03-11-10, 01:38 PM

My laptop that I mentioned above I got for about $1500 CDN from Newegg.ca. Quite cheap considering I'm pretty much able to play every game out for PC right now at max settings, even ones like Crysis.

Furia · 03-11-10, 02:00 PM

I run SH V in a HP DV8 1050ES properly, I do not get "Awesome" FPS but it is quite playable with high settings. btw 15 to 40 fps (15 in the Control Room only)

I use Win 7 64 and the video Card is a Nvidia GT 230M of 1Gb

Although not as fluent in fps as in my main PC with a GT 285, I am quite happy with the laptop perfomance.

L3TUC3 · 03-11-10, 02:06 PM

I wouldn't buy a laptop for gaming.

But otherwise, you should look at the laptop with the best mobile graphics card currently available.

Philipp_Thomsen · 03-11-10, 02:13 PM

I've got my G73JH-A1 a few days ago.

The parts are as good as you can possibly find for a desktop.

Cost me 1700 CND.

Its in I7, 8gb ddr3, 1tb hd, ati 5875 1gb ram ddr5, 1920x1080 full hd 17", bluray, comes with a nice mouse and a nice bag.

I honestly dont think 1700 dollars is too much for the best laptop on the planet. You'd spend close to that for a desktop with the same specs.

joegrundman · 03-11-10, 03:38 PM

thanks for all the responses guys - i'll look into some options

SeamanStaines · 03-11-10, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philipp_Thomsen

I've got my G73JH-A1 a few days ago.

Looking at prices for that in oz now...

Is yours with 1066 or 1333 memory, and the 720/820/920 cpu?

What graphics settings are you using in SH5 and what FPS in various scenarios are u getting?

03-11-10, 11:40 AM	#1
joegrundman Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,689 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	Laptop specs for sh5 what kind of laptop would be able to run SH5 on settings that are not complete minimum? i've never had a games capable laptop before, but since we moved (abandoning the old desktop - a much loved hand-modded Dell server!) and have had a second child we don't really have the space for a desktop anymore and it's time to replace our aged thinkpads anyway. So, I'm thinking of getting a games capable laptop this time. __________________ "Enemy submarines are to be called U-Boats. The term submarine is to be reserved for Allied under water vessels. U-Boats are those dastardly villains who sink our ships, while submarines are those gallant and noble craft which sink theirs." Winston Churchill

03-11-10, 11:46 AM	#2
Viper114 Seaman Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 36 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Well, I have a laptop with the following specs: Core 2 Duo P8700 2.53GHz 4GB RAM 1GB GeForce GTX 260M Vista HP 64-bit I'm running SH5 at everything max (except Shadows because they're bugged right now, and AA which I only set to 2x because I really don't need anything higher) at 1920x1080. Get about 45-60FPS outside of the sub, 25-30FPS inside the sub. __________________ "We are all legends. Our only choice is how to end the tale."

03-11-10, 12:21 PM	#3
GREY WOLF 3 中国水兵 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Down deep avoiding drm attacks Posts: 284 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Depends how much you want to spend, mine cost £1200 uk pounds A lot of cash,but depends on your budget. __________________

03-11-10, 01:38 PM	#4
Viper114 Seaman Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 36 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My laptop that I mentioned above I got for about $1500 CDN from Newegg.ca. Quite cheap considering I'm pretty much able to play every game out for PC right now at max settings, even ones like Crysis. __________________ "We are all legends. Our only choice is how to end the tale."

03-11-10, 02:00 PM	#5
Furia Ensign Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 224 Downloads: 95 Uploads: 0	I run SH V in a HP DV8 1050ES properly, I do not get "Awesome" FPS but it is quite playable with high settings. btw 15 to 40 fps (15 in the Control Room only) I use Win 7 64 and the video Card is a Nvidia GT 230M of 1Gb Although not as fluent in fps as in my main PC with a GT 285, I am quite happy with the laptop perfomance. __________________ Peace and freedom are not free.

03-11-10, 02:06 PM	#6
L3TUC3 Mate Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 54 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 1	I wouldn't buy a laptop for gaming. But otherwise, you should look at the laptop with the best mobile graphics card currently available.

03-11-10, 02:13 PM	#7
Philipp_Thomsen Old Gang Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Drunk at the whorehouse Posts: 2,278 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	I've got my G73JH-A1 a few days ago. The parts are as good as you can possibly find for a desktop. Cost me 1700 CND. Its in I7, 8gb ddr3, 1tb hd, ati 5875 1gb ram ddr5, 1920x1080 full hd 17", bluray, comes with a nice mouse and a nice bag. I honestly dont think 1700 dollars is too much for the best laptop on the planet. You'd spend close to that for a desktop with the same specs. __________________ To each his own

03-11-10, 03:38 PM	#8
joegrundman Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,689 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	thanks for all the responses guys - i'll look into some options __________________ "Enemy submarines are to be called U-Boats. The term submarine is to be reserved for Allied under water vessels. U-Boats are those dastardly villains who sink our ships, while submarines are those gallant and noble craft which sink theirs." Winston Churchill