SH III and Laptops

LC · 12-22-06, 12:18 AM

Well I got wind of what my Xmas present is going to be, its a laptop. Unsure of any of the specs on it or anything but as much as I hate to say it I don't really know what I will use it for.

I'm done with school so a laptop then would have been a godsend for the simple fact of helping with school work. However now I am just a gamer and I've never owned a laptop so my question is, does anyone use a laptop for SHIII? And if so, does it run well on yours?

I know it will all depend on the specs of the machine but I know absolutly nothing about laptops and laptop graphic cards. Any info you guys have for me would be great.

irish1958 · 12-22-06, 12:39 AM

use the search function. There are numerous threads on this subject. I use one and it works fine

nightdagger · 12-22-06, 01:04 AM

As long as it has an ATi or nVidia graphics chip and is recent (I'm guessing this is new) then you won't have a problem with SH3.

FongFongFong · 12-22-06, 01:50 AM

its the video that's gonna make or break this.

so try for non-onboard 128k
and hope for something better than you need.

Corsair · 12-22-06, 07:20 AM

I am running NYGM and GWX on a laptop (mostly with external CRT monitor) 1.8 G Intel Centrino, 512 RAM and 128 meg ATI video card.
No problemo, only going down to around 20 fps in harbours because of traffic but for me acceptable. Would suggest you get one wit 1024 Ram as it is mostly standard now. The good ones also have a 256 meg video (mine is almost 2 years old)
I use FS Autostart for disabling unnecessary programs and services and defragging memory before launching (frees up average 100 k available ram). Also make a weekly upkeep of the system (cleaning of junk files and registry, disk defrag)

WhiteW0lf · 12-22-06, 07:34 AM

I have one to play games on at work that plays SH3 just fine, its a:

G3 Mayhem extreme
1GB Ram
P4 2.0
Nvidia 6600go 256mb vid card

I paid a buttload for it though.

LC · 12-23-06, 12:55 AM

Thanks everyone.

Am I correct in assuming that video cards for laptops differ from those of desktops?

i.e. a Geforce 6800 is for a desktop and wont fit into a laptop? However, a MB for a desktop means the same for a laptop?

Sorry dumb questions I know but guess we have to have something to discuss while we wait for SHIV.

FongFongFong · 12-23-06, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LC

Thanks everyone.

Am I correct in assuming that video cards for laptops differ from those of desktops?

um

yes and no

depends upon how your laptop is designed
some few actually accept standard video cards
and even have enough extra juice to power them.

nightdagger · 12-23-06, 02:12 AM

Basically the mobile 6800 is slightly less powerful than the desktop version but uses the same technologies.

Measurements, like the MB in question, though, are the same.

Jimbuna · 12-23-06, 07:36 AM

You should have no probs running SH3 on your laptop (I know many kaleuns who are using them) as long as the specs aren't outdated...which is highly unlikely if it's a new machine

12-22-06, 12:18 AM	#1
LC Swabbie Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 7 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	SH III and Laptops Well I got wind of what my Xmas present is going to be, its a laptop. Unsure of any of the specs on it or anything but as much as I hate to say it I don't really know what I will use it for. I'm done with school so a laptop then would have been a godsend for the simple fact of helping with school work. However now I am just a gamer and I've never owned a laptop so my question is, does anyone use a laptop for SHIII? And if so, does it run well on yours? I know it will all depend on the specs of the machine but I know absolutly nothing about laptops and laptop graphic cards. Any info you guys have for me would be great.

12-22-06, 12:39 AM	#2
irish1958 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 3,250 Downloads: 320 Uploads: 11	laptop use the search function. There are numerous threads on this subject. I use one and it works fine __________________ Irish1958

12-22-06, 07:20 AM	#5
Corsair Ace of the Deep Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toulouse France Posts: 1,140 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 0	I am running NYGM and GWX on a laptop (mostly with external CRT monitor) 1.8 G Intel Centrino, 512 RAM and 128 meg ATI video card. No problemo, only going down to around 20 fps in harbours because of traffic but for me acceptable. Would suggest you get one wit 1024 Ram as it is mostly standard now. The good ones also have a 256 meg video (mine is almost 2 years old) I use FS Autostart for disabling unnecessary programs and services and defragging memory before launching (frees up average 100 k available ram). Also make a weekly upkeep of the system (cleaning of junk files and registry, disk defrag) __________________ NYGM 3.4A / Living SH3 V5.1 + SH3 Commander

12-23-06, 07:36 AM	#10
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	You should have no probs running SH3 on your laptop (I know many kaleuns who are using them) as long as the specs aren't outdated...which is highly unlikely if it's a new machine __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-22-06, 01:04 AM	#3
nightdagger Officer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 243 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	As long as it has an ATi or nVidia graphics chip and is recent (I'm guessing this is new) then you won't have a problem with SH3.

12-22-06, 01:50 AM	#4
FongFongFong Bosun Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 63 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	its the video that's gonna make or break this. so try for non-onboard 128k and hope for something better than you need.

12-22-06, 07:34 AM	#6
WhiteW0lf Loader Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cyprus Posts: 82 Downloads: 42 Uploads: 0	I have one to play games on at work that plays SH3 just fine, its a: G3 Mayhem extreme 1GB Ram P4 2.0 Nvidia 6600go 256mb vid card I paid a buttload for it though.

12-23-06, 12:55 AM	#7
LC Swabbie Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 7 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks everyone. Am I correct in assuming that video cards for laptops differ from those of desktops? i.e. a Geforce 6800 is for a desktop and wont fit into a laptop? However, a MB for a desktop means the same for a laptop? Sorry dumb questions I know but guess we have to have something to discuss while we wait for SHIV.

12-23-06, 02:12 AM	#9
nightdagger Officer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 243 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Basically the mobile 6800 is slightly less powerful than the desktop version but uses the same technologies. Measurements, like the MB in question, though, are the same.