Runescapin
I am currently looking for a Laptop for online Gaming, Such games as World of Warcraft, Runescape, and programs such as Skype and Itunes.
I Love Toshiba and Dell Brand, But I am willing to try other kinds of Laptops. I would prefer not having a desktop. I currently have a Toshiba Satellite A125, But it has majorily begun to work slower and is really just getting old.
I have a budget of $850, I wouldn't mind if it was a little bit over though.
Thanks in Advance!
Answer
Before making a final decision on ANY brand, check reviews!
Here are a few places that will help you:
Stop 01 here: http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/?tag=hdr;snav
Stop 02 here: http://www.notebookreview.com/
CPUs (Central Processing Unit) are one thing for games (and other things like 3D) "BUT" the most important is the GPU.
Alas laptops make sacrifices in the GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) department and MOST use the (shared memory) Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD which is only a class 3 GPU (AKA Low-Midrange Graphics Chip).
These GPUs are considered the lower end of the Graphics Chips for users who want to play games.
New games should run on these cards, but only with decreased details and mediocre resolution.
And the fact that it is "shared" memory means that it steals RAM from your system that you cannot use elsewhere.
But here are two possibilities: a "Good" choice and a "Very good" choice
The good (@ $679.99): The Asus UX50V-RX05 Laptop with Intel Centrino Processor
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9366544&type=product&id=1218092153204
Why is it a good choice ?
Good screen (15.6")
Better GPU compared to the normal Intel (NVIDIA GEFORCE G 105M also a class 3 BUT with (dedicated not shared) memory)
The fact that its memory is dedicated means you keep your other RAM for the operating system.
Big Hard Drive (500GBs)
The "Very good" (@ $799.99): The lenovo IdeaPad Y550 (41865BU) NoteBook with the Intel Core 2 Duo T6500 (2.10GHz), 15.6" Wide XGA, 4GB Memory, 320GB HDD @ 5400rpm, Dual layer DVD Burner "AND" a 512mb (dedicated not shared) NVIDIA GeForce GT 130M
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834146584
Why is it a very good choice ?
The CPU, a Core 2 Duo
The NVIDIA GeForce GT 130M, a dedicated memory class 2 GPU (AKA Midrange Graphics Chip)
These chips should be able to display all current games with fluent framerates but not all with high detail settings.
Especially demanding games like Crysis, Age of Conan, or Mass Effect are only playable with lower settings.
Less demanding (and older) games, like Fifa 08, Command & Conquer 3, or Battlefield 2142 can be played with higher detail levels.
You can look at the specs for all GPUs on these pages:
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Intel-Graphics-Media-Accelerator-4500MHD-GMA-X4500MHD.9883.0.html
http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-G-105M.13790.0.html
http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GT-130M.13789.0.html
The 3DMark 05* score for the NVIDIA GEFORCE G 105M is 3731 and the one for the 4500MHD is 1269.
Look at the very good 10417 NVIDIA GeForce GT 130M score in the benchmark compared to the others.
* Bigger is better for that benchmark
Before making a final decision on ANY brand, check reviews!
Here are a few places that will help you:
Stop 01 here: http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/?tag=hdr;snav
Stop 02 here: http://www.notebookreview.com/
CPUs (Central Processing Unit) are one thing for games (and other things like 3D) "BUT" the most important is the GPU.
Alas laptops make sacrifices in the GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) department and MOST use the (shared memory) Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD which is only a class 3 GPU (AKA Low-Midrange Graphics Chip).
These GPUs are considered the lower end of the Graphics Chips for users who want to play games.
New games should run on these cards, but only with decreased details and mediocre resolution.
And the fact that it is "shared" memory means that it steals RAM from your system that you cannot use elsewhere.
But here are two possibilities: a "Good" choice and a "Very good" choice
The good (@ $679.99): The Asus UX50V-RX05 Laptop with Intel Centrino Processor
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9366544&type=product&id=1218092153204
Why is it a good choice ?
Good screen (15.6")
Better GPU compared to the normal Intel (NVIDIA GEFORCE G 105M also a class 3 BUT with (dedicated not shared) memory)
The fact that its memory is dedicated means you keep your other RAM for the operating system.
Big Hard Drive (500GBs)
The "Very good" (@ $799.99): The lenovo IdeaPad Y550 (41865BU) NoteBook with the Intel Core 2 Duo T6500 (2.10GHz), 15.6" Wide XGA, 4GB Memory, 320GB HDD @ 5400rpm, Dual layer DVD Burner "AND" a 512mb (dedicated not shared) NVIDIA GeForce GT 130M
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834146584
Why is it a very good choice ?
The CPU, a Core 2 Duo
The NVIDIA GeForce GT 130M, a dedicated memory class 2 GPU (AKA Midrange Graphics Chip)
These chips should be able to display all current games with fluent framerates but not all with high detail settings.
Especially demanding games like Crysis, Age of Conan, or Mass Effect are only playable with lower settings.
Less demanding (and older) games, like Fifa 08, Command & Conquer 3, or Battlefield 2142 can be played with higher detail levels.
You can look at the specs for all GPUs on these pages:
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Intel-Graphics-Media-Accelerator-4500MHD-GMA-X4500MHD.9883.0.html
http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-G-105M.13790.0.html
http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GT-130M.13789.0.html
The 3DMark 05* score for the NVIDIA GEFORCE G 105M is 3731 and the one for the 4500MHD is 1269.
Look at the very good 10417 NVIDIA GeForce GT 130M score in the benchmark compared to the others.
* Bigger is better for that benchmark
FIFA 13 ultimate team dnf help?
GABA
I was in the middle of an online game and my Internet suddenly disconnected. I was returned to the main menu and when my Internet started working it said I quit the game and this modifies my dnf. Then it said from now on I will get less coins per match. How many less coins will I receive and can I stop this from happening. It's really annoying because I didn't actually quit :(.
Answer
it happens, the DNF modifier is a multiplier that increases the amount of coins you earn each game. you start with a 1 DNF modifier and every game you play it increases for about 0.02 to eventually hit a cap of 1.25 max which means it multiples your coins by 1.25 so if in a match you earn 300 coins then it would be 375 coins after a 1.25 DNF modifier.
now to the issue at hand, because your internet disconnected, your DNF will go down from 1.25 to somewhere around 1. but it will go up as you play more games and eventually 10 - 13 games later you will be back up to 1.25, this happens to everyone and all you can do is get used to it. EA implements this policy to discourage people from disconnecting and exploiting the game and other players.
it happens, the DNF modifier is a multiplier that increases the amount of coins you earn each game. you start with a 1 DNF modifier and every game you play it increases for about 0.02 to eventually hit a cap of 1.25 max which means it multiples your coins by 1.25 so if in a match you earn 300 coins then it would be 375 coins after a 1.25 DNF modifier.
now to the issue at hand, because your internet disconnected, your DNF will go down from 1.25 to somewhere around 1. but it will go up as you play more games and eventually 10 - 13 games later you will be back up to 1.25, this happens to everyone and all you can do is get used to it. EA implements this policy to discourage people from disconnecting and exploiting the game and other players.
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