Laptop purchase

**SamuraiSama** · May 14, 2012, 06:06 PM

Hello ,
my dad got me a dell laptop i don't exactly know what model it is but here is the specs :

GT 525m
Core i5 processor (dont know what model)
6 gb ram

Around 700 dollars

what total war games i will be able to play on Huge unit scale and high settings ??
especially Rome total war and Medieval 2

**irishron** · May 14, 2012, 06:21 PM

I thought Steam had demos for those two to try out first.

**SamuraiSama** · May 14, 2012, 06:26 PM

well you see i don't have the laptop yet its because my dad is abroad it will arrive in summer

**irishron** · May 14, 2012, 06:44 PM

It will play both but how well depends on other factors.

Wait till you get it home and try out the demos.

**SamuraiSama** · May 14, 2012, 07:17 PM

okay thank you sir

**karamazovmm** · May 14, 2012, 08:04 PM

those would be either the inspiron, or xps. it will run on medium at 1366*768, with some mixed settings towards high.

If it is the xps 15, the thin one, not that barge ugly xps 15 that can come with a great 1080p display, I would advise your father to return and get another one. It has terrible build quality.

**SamuraiSama** · May 15, 2012, 05:16 PM

awe that's really disappointing i hoped i could play them on max graphics and enjoy huge smooth battles .....unfortunately am sure my dad is too lazy to go exchange it for another one

but how come i saw some people playing shogun 2 on max settings with similar specs and seems to play fine ??

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCmg_Nzzkf4

**irishron** · May 15, 2012, 05:31 PM

For laptops Mr.MM is more correct then me. I'd say someone is pulling your leg.

**SamuraiSama** · May 15, 2012, 05:46 PM

i see .. i totally believe you
would overclocking make it any better

?

**irishron** · May 15, 2012, 06:10 PM

You'll get a little more performance but the laptop will get hotter faster.

Be careful overclocking just for unstability reasons.

**SamuraiSama** · May 15, 2012, 06:26 PM

got it

i really appreciate it gentlemen you were very helpful thank you

**karamazovmm** · May 15, 2012, 08:42 PM

the vid is running at some low fps, thus what I said still stands.

basically that gpu aint much for gaming at all, and will only be capable at low res.

**SamuraiSama** · May 16, 2012, 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by Mr MM

the vid is running at some low fps, thus what I said still stands.

basically that gpu aint much for gaming at all, and will only be capable at low res.

i dont mind playing on 1280x800