would this computer work for fiesta?

[gladius_maximus]

hello, i was wondering if this computer could work with fiesta because im buying a new computer so it would be great if you could help me-

Intel® Atom™ N270 1.6GHz Processor
Microsoft Windows® XP Home
10” Wide Screen Display (1024x600)
Convenient Magnifying Capability
Ergonomic Big-Size Keyboard and Touch Pad
Free Ram Upgrade to 1.5GB (Normally 1GB Memory)
160GB Hard Drive
Built-in High Resolution 1.3MP Webcam
Built-in High-Performance 2 Channel Stereo Speakers, and Microphone
802.11bgn Wireless Lan
Comprehensive Multi-Media Application Interface
VGA Out
Battery Life ~4 hours (6-cell)
Weight: 1.5kg

and is Intel® Atom™ N270 1.6GHz Processor better then Intel Pentium IV 1.6GHz?
thank you all for who ever helped me

[yourmojo]

Intel® Atom™ N270 1.6GHz Processor
Free Ram Upgrade to 1.5GB (Normally 1GB Memory)

Above should be fine...I've never even heard of that processor though, 1.6GHz is cutting it close. If you can, get maybe 2.0GHz or more. Ram is good.
VGA Out
That could be a problem. Basically, you need a videocard with 64MB RAM or higher....Preferably higher. Maybe get 128MB RAM on the videocard.

You don't want to have the "minimum requirements" because honestly you'll be disappointed. The game will run so slow it will be frustrating. Hell it's frustrating on my powerhouse gaming PC =\

It depends what the motherboard is, I doubt the VGA out is 128MB though.

[short-life]

VGA Out




u might get some lagg..but the rest should be fine i think..

but i didnt understand abt VGA out...whats that..if it means u dont have graphics card then better not waste time downloading



Weight: 1.5kg



n i think weight of comp has nth to do with playing fiesta

[gladius_maximus]

this is the graphics card i think

Notebook Video Intel GMA Graphics

[FlashBoom]

i never heard of that procesor before, and did some research.
This processor is like between pentium III and IV. I dont think you would be able to play fiesta on it. Atleast not very well.

btw for other people VGA out is not a video card lol
its a port in which you are able to hook up a laptop to a monitor.

Notebook Video Intel GMA Graphics, there are alot of intel GMA models, but by judging the processor its probably is min requirements.

i would say 1.5gig is fine. but go for 2gig if u can, plays much better.

so sorry to say u need to buy a better laptop XD

[gibson82650]

i loves youar siggy XD LOZ ftw XD (sorry off topic)

download the intell grahpic card form the download page that SHOULD work if not idk

[yourmojo]

This processor is like between pentium III and IV.Oh haha, in other words, made from scrap parts and defective product.

Question's been answered already but, for what it's worth:
Don't buy used or cheap "bargain" laptops. Laptops are a nightmare to buy, especially if you're a gamer.

[FlashBoom]

ya if you want to play on a laptop, you have to spend $700+
or you will not have a very fun experience playing lol

[gibson82650]

ya if you want to play on a laptop, you have to spend $700+
or you will not have a very fun experience playing lol

haha you suck XD i payed 300$ for this acer laptop and it works like a dream ^^

[FlashBoom]

haha you suck XD i payed 300$ for this acer laptop and it works like a dream ^^

brand new?
ya u can get good used ones cheaper on like craigslist or ebay or something.

but a brand new laptop, if you wanna play fiesta w/o a problem id suggest atleast $400+

mine was $700(like Dec07), and i like almost never lag
intel core 2 dou 1.6GHz
1GB ram(but i upgraded to 3GB which is way better)
80GB 5400rpm HDD(i upgraded to 120GB 7200 rpm)
384MB video chipset
802.11b/g wireless
HD audio 2 channel
built in mic/webcam

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but i just looked, laptops are much better for much cheaper now lol XD
Newegg.com laptops (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2034940032%2050001259&bop=And&Order=PRICE)

sort w/ lowest price, that 1st toshiba for $400, seems great, be able to run fiesta just fine

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Notebook Video Intel GMA Graphics = Chipset Family, IE not a graphics card, which I happen to suffer from. The graphics card, memory and processor are most important. I'd ask the people you're getting it from first, whether it's really a graphics card or not, but I'm thinking it's a chipset. I very highly doubt a chipset is going to run Fiesta [though I'm very paranoid when it comes to my own laptop, so...]. It's not even supposed to be able to run Sims 2, which has cheapy graphics but is a resource hog.

Just ask as many questions as you can when you're buying it, maybe print out/write down the minimum system requirements for Fiesta and show it to them. If you're buying online, just email of course. ^^

[gladius_maximus]

ok so i won't buy that laptop lol how bout this

the direct link to the website:

http://www.binglee.com.au/WMS/Upload/Images/Products//TOSHIB/L300_SERIES_TOSHIBA.jpg

Toshiba Satellite A300 R01

Model No.
A300-R01
Description
15.4” widescreen LCD
2GB RAM
250GB hard drive
256MB graphics
Webcam and microphone
Wireless a/b/g/n
DVD burner
Windows Vista Premium
Specifications
Processor: Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz
LCD Display: 15.4" Wide LCD
Hard Disk: 250GB
Video Memory: 256MB
Operating System: Vista Home PRemium
Optical: DVD Super Multi
Wireless network: a/g/N
Memory: 2GB RAM

[gladius_maximus]

what about a GMA 4500M graphics card is that good?

[yourmojo]

2GB RAM
Processor: Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz

That's looking better already.

256MB graphics

That's also looking better

what about a GMA 4500M graphics card is that good? My understanding, which may be flawed, is that these types of onboard video use your RAM instead of using their own. Long story short most video cards have their own ram they can use, these things use up ram that your computer uses instead...RAM is generally fast, I don't think you'll have an issue with it because you have 2GB RAM on that computer. Helpful tip, turn off any other programs while running Fiesta if you get alot of lag. If you are running too much stuff you could run out of memory and it'll start using your hard drive instead lol.

You probably won't be able to play newer games on it but I think this computer will handle Fiesta good. I feel more comfortable knowing it's got core 2 duo with 2GHz, not some freaky atom thing.

Also about previously mentioned things...You can get a "decent" laptop for just under $500 nowadays. These things will probably work just fine for most people...I play games like bioshock, fear, UT3...etc. You're not going to be playing these games with a $500 laptop; maybe on lowest settings or something. Don't think because it runs some free mmo that it can compete with a gaming laptop.

[gladius_maximus]

are you sure FlashBoom, that a laptop from there is enough to play fiesta?

[yourmojo]

The laptop listed for $399 is on special it seems...Normally it would cost $599. That's a heckuva deal. Just watch out, I don't think there's a manufacturer warranty included, just a 30-day newegg replacement thing.

And yes, it would run fiesta. I think it's even higher than the recommended specs.

If you are considering buying, I suggest you read customer reviews.

[GSL2007]

Intel Atom processor are quite similar to intel Celeron processor which are weak at in terms of performance, Although it's stated on OS website that a Intel Pentium IV 2.0GHz or equivalent is recommended, a 1.6Ghz atom processor are not suffice as it might need a higher clock speed of 2.4Ghz, Therefore it's wise to get a Core 2 Duo processor or even an I7 quad core.

For graphic card i will advise you to get a dedicated GFX card from vendor such as ATI or nVidia as integrated graphic card will utilize your computer ram in order for it to work which mean for example if you have 2GB of ram installed and chose to use the integrated GFX card, it will deduct quite a significant amount of physical ram(e.g if integrated GFX card option is enabled,let's said 512 mb of it, you will be only left with 1.5GB of ram), Beside integrated GFX card can hardly processed 3D game which resulted in poor graphic.