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Our latest computer, which happens to be a laptop, was bought last August. At the time it was the best thing to get, and even now, is still good compared to newer PC's.
It is very supportive of multimedia - its got a good powerful graphics card, a built in DVD player, and all the right, top quality software. However all this means nothing when it comes to playing games which need 3D accel. support. Games like B&W, although now almost every game requires this.
My laptop doesn't have a 3D Accel. Card, and therefore cannot play these great games - all that power gone to waste.
Is there anything I could try doing? I need a 3d accelerator card, but I dont think you can upgrade a laptop like this. Any idea would be most appreciative.
It is very supportive of multimedia - its got a good powerful graphics card, a built in DVD player, and all the right, top quality software. However all this means nothing when it comes to playing games which need 3D accel. support. Games like B&W, although now almost every game requires this.
My laptop doesn't have a 3D Accel. Card, and therefore cannot play these great games - all that power gone to waste.
Is there anything I could try doing? I need a 3d accelerator card, but I dont think you can upgrade a laptop like this. Any idea would be most appreciative.
Namostar wrote:
> DanDaGr8 wrote:
> to play all the best games you need a decent
> computer
****
I do have a decent computer - my laptop beats all
> the other minimum requirements by a long shot, it's just THAT DARN
> 3D CARD. *Namo breathes in deeply, then out deeply*
"Calm
> down Namo". RBS runs to the phone and calls the local mental
> hospital.
*And runs back again. The staff come and take Dan away*
:-)
> DanDaGr8 wrote:
> to play all the best games you need a decent
> computer
****
I do have a decent computer - my laptop beats all
> the other minimum requirements by a long shot, it's just THAT DARN
> 3D CARD. *Namo breathes in deeply, then out deeply*
"Calm
> down Namo". RBS runs to the phone and calls the local mental
> hospital.
*And runs back again. The staff come and take Dan away*
:-)
I think you probably can upgrade a laptop. Take it to a computer shop and ask them.
DanDaGr8 wrote:
> to play all the best games you need a decent computer
****
I do have a decent computer - my laptop beats all the other minimum requirements by a long shot, it's just THAT DARN 3D CARD. *Namo breathes in deeply, then out deeply*
"Calm down Namo". RBS runs to the phone and calls the local mental hospital.
> to play all the best games you need a decent computer
****
I do have a decent computer - my laptop beats all the other minimum requirements by a long shot, it's just THAT DARN 3D CARD. *Namo breathes in deeply, then out deeply*
"Calm down Namo". RBS runs to the phone and calls the local mental hospital.
to play all the best games you need a decent computer
RastaBillySkank wrote:
> Get a PC.
Not very helpful but the best option :-D
****
I think this is what I'm going to have to do. I'm trying to save up for a new PC at the moment, but they do cost alot, so saving up could take a long time.
When I do finally manage to get a PC though, this stupid laptop (which I'm using now) will kindly recieve a one-way trip out the window.
:P
> Get a PC.
Not very helpful but the best option :-D
****
I think this is what I'm going to have to do. I'm trying to save up for a new PC at the moment, but they do cost alot, so saving up could take a long time.
When I do finally manage to get a PC though, this stupid laptop (which I'm using now) will kindly recieve a one-way trip out the window.
:P
Get a laptop that can handle a 3d accelerator card.
;-)
;-)
Get a PC.
Not very helpful but the best option :-D
Not very helpful but the best option :-D
Our latest computer, which happens to be a laptop, was bought last August. At the time it was the best thing to get, and even now, is still good compared to newer PC's.
It is very supportive of multimedia - its got a good powerful graphics card, a built in DVD player, and all the right, top quality software. However all this means nothing when it comes to playing games which need 3D accel. support. Games like B&W, although now almost every game requires this.
My laptop doesn't have a 3D Accel. Card, and therefore cannot play these great games - all that power gone to waste.
Is there anything I could try doing? I need a 3d accelerator card, but I dont think you can upgrade a laptop like this. Any idea would be most appreciative.
It is very supportive of multimedia - its got a good powerful graphics card, a built in DVD player, and all the right, top quality software. However all this means nothing when it comes to playing games which need 3D accel. support. Games like B&W, although now almost every game requires this.
My laptop doesn't have a 3D Accel. Card, and therefore cannot play these great games - all that power gone to waste.
Is there anything I could try doing? I need a 3d accelerator card, but I dont think you can upgrade a laptop like this. Any idea would be most appreciative.