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Forgottenfrog
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
United States1268 Posts
September 08 2010 20:21 GMT
#1
Base Inspiron 15 - 1564 Laptop
Processor Processor: Intel Core i3-350M Processor (2.26GHz, 3M cache)
Operating System Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium
Hard Disk Drive 500 GB SATA Hard Drive (5400 RPM)
Memory 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM 1066MHz (2 DIMMs)
Media Bay 8X DVD +/- RW Drive
Video 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330
System Color Ice Blue
Laptop Screen 15.6 inch High Definition LED Display with TrueLife
Laptop Battery 6 Cell Primary Battery, 48W

The price for the laptop is $520. Is this a good deal or should I wait it out for a better deal out there?


DTown
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States428 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-09-08 20:26:28
September 08 2010 20:24 GMT
#2
I'd be curious to know as well. I'm in the market for a laptop that can handle smooth SC2 play on medium settings. I'd be surprised if I could get one for $520.

edit: Although maybe this couldn't do that, what with the ATI mobility... I dunno.
Forgottenfrog
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
United States1268 Posts
September 08 2010 20:40 GMT
#3
Yeah my concern is the ATI mobility also. I am wondering if it support sc2 smoothly. Any expert help would be nice.
Deleted User 47542
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
1484 Posts
September 08 2010 20:51 GMT
#4
Should be able to play on low just fine, def not medium with a 4330m.
http://www.notebookcheck.net/AMD-ATI-Mobility-Radeon-HD-4330.13973.0.html

It gets about 30 fps on n4speed shift and crysis at low which is unplayable, so you should maybe get at least 60 on sc2.
Forgottenfrog
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
United States1268 Posts
September 08 2010 20:57 GMT
#5
On September 09 2010 05:51 superbabosheki wrote:
Should be able to play on low just fine, def not medium with a 4330m.
http://www.notebookcheck.net/AMD-ATI-Mobility-Radeon-HD-4330.13973.0.html

It gets about 30 fps on n4speed shift and crysis at low which is unplayable, so you should maybe get at least 60 on sc2.


Thank you so much. I decided not to purchase the laptop. I also googled the graphic card but didn't understand what it was saying. Again, thank you.
Chairman Ray
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United States11903 Posts
September 08 2010 21:07 GMT
#6
I know for sure that ATI 4000 series cards will be able to perform sc2 fine on low graphics, and will be a bit choppy during large battles on mid. I would suggest that you pay a bit higher for better specs since those specs are going ancient as we speak. They will get you through sc2, but if you want to play games like Crysis, or any games that will be released in the future, you should get a slightly better laptop.
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