Building/Upgrading a PC for TS2
neriana:
You don't have a separate video card. Never use a computer without a video card for gaming, you're just asking for headaches. Video cards are quite simple to install, and for TS2 you don't even need an expensive one.
J. M. Pescado:
Quote from: dizzy on 2006 August 14, 04:21:11
Well, I've never used it myself but I've heard good things about from somewhere. :D
Somewhere? What the hell kind of somewhere has anything good to say about a non-video-card?
Lady Moiraine:
Quote from: lowlucious on 2006 August 01, 06:02:18
I don't want to be a pain Hegelian and I truly appreciate all the advice, but I really need to know: what brand of computers tend to be the best for gaming? I am on a Gateway right now and the next computer I want will have to have everything I need for gaming. Thank you.
I had 4 Gatways since 1999 and I finally got rid of all of them. I switched to an Athalon and I'm really glad that I am now out from under Gatway products (except the monitor and keyboard--I ran out of money to upgraqde them). I went with the AMD 64 Processor 3200+, 3 GHz processor, 3 gigs of ram, Radeon x1600 video card. I want to upgrade my video card even more but this one has been adequate. I use my computer to take screenies for my website and since I've switched to the Radeon, I've had much better clarity in my games. I upgraded my computer to run Oblivion and I have no trouble doing so with this system. It was easy staying with Gateway but once they changed their tech help to almost zero, I decided to turn to the Athalon and am very happy I did. Get away from that Gateway and even Dell, those kind of computers are totally under the control of those companies. You have to buy THEIR stuff and I didn't like that, now I buy the best of what I can afford and I still save double the money than what I paid at Gateway. This is a good site to see if your computer can run specific games, System Requirements Lab.
ChamiMinds:
Quote from: J. M. Pescado on 2006 August 13, 09:36:57
That's not *REAL* graphics. That's Crap Graphics.
Great that's what I thought. Thank you for confirming it in the best way possible by telling me it's crap. Hehe I really do like answers like that. They are honest.
Quote from: neriana on 2006 August 14, 04:31:59
You don't have a separate video card. Never use a computer without a video card for gaming, you're just asking for headaches. Video cards are quite simple to install, and for TS2 you don't even need an expensive one.
Yes but this is a laptop. Not so easy to install or replace. )o:
Edit: ok so I lied I guess I can upgrade my graphics card. Though I was told since it was an intergrated card I couldn't. Uhg. I hate being told so many different things. It certainly does not help me get any better at this hardware crap. Anyone know what to do when I get my new card so that the intergrated one won't take over?
Another damn Edit: Ok I'm pretty calm but seriously am pissed off now! I can't replace my video card like I orginally thought so I'm sending back this new computer and will be buying a new one! In which I'll be much better in buying what I need. If anyone would like to help me out in figuring out what I need EXACTLY instead of just suggestions I'd be entirely greatful! Laptop is a must! I'll probably try to make my best friend who DOES know what he's talking about help me but he's so busy these days that'll it'll be a miracle if I can get ahold of him. Uhg stupi stupid stupid people!
K done with my rant for here anyway.
jsalemi:
You can get laptops with ATI Radeon Mobility 300 graphics cards, which work fine for TS2. Just get at least 128Mb on the video, preferably 256Mb if it's available.
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