VideoCards in Laptops

Lady Blue03 · 08-25-2004, 02:17 PM

My dad got me a laptop for my bday, and this is the video card it came with: 128MB NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5700 GPU with 8X AGP
Now I know nothing when it comes to what's decent for a laptop video card, so all I want to know is can this video card support 3D games like WarCraft3?

Dreamer128 · 08-25-2004, 02:29 PM

I'm pretty sure the Go5700 can support Warcraft 3, although I'm not sure about the newer games. The 'Go' series has been designed especially for Laptops, so they're probably not as fast as the 'normal' version. Meaning: I wouldn't try to play Doom 3 on it

Try looking for some benchmark tests if you want to be sure.

[ 08-25-2004, 02:32 PM: Message edited by: Dreamer128 ]

Timber Loftis · 08-25-2004, 02:31 PM

I think it will, LB.

Lady Blue03 · 08-25-2004, 02:36 PM

Sounds good...now, what about World of Warcraft?

Dreamer128 · 08-25-2004, 02:51 PM

It doesn't look like World of Warcraft will have very high system requirements. I'd say; wait and see. You'll probably be able to get a free trial period - meaning you can find out for yourself if it'll run [img]smile.gif[/img]

Edit:
From World of Warcraft FAQ:

What are the system specs for WoW?

Processor: 800MHz or higher CPU.
RAM: 256Mb or more.
Video: GeForce 2 or better
Hard Drive Space: 3Gb or more available.
DirectX 9.0 or above.

For Mac users:
Operating System: MacOS X 10.3 (Panther) or better.
Processor:1.0GHz or higher G4 or G5.
RAM: 512Mb or higher, DDR RAM recommended.
Video: ATI or NVIDIA video hardware with 64Mb VRAM or more.
Hard Drive Space: 3Gb or more available.

Looks like it'll work on your card [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]

[ 08-25-2004, 02:53 PM: Message edited by: Dreamer128 ]

the mighty stamar · 08-27-2004, 02:24 AM

should work with every game ever made thus far.

Felix The Assassin · 08-27-2004, 03:07 AM

You'll be just fine with that card.
As you all know I'm not a supporter of this name brand. But if you make it past the seething propaganda, you can read the facts of the card. Very impressive for a 'go' card, and not a bad product. But...

http://www.nvidia.com/page/fx_mobile.html

BTW, [img]graemlins/happybirthday.gif[/img]

[ 08-27-2004, 03:10 AM: Message edited by: Felix The Assassin ]

Hivetyrant · 08-27-2004, 03:42 AM

Yeah, id say thats a pretty sweet present, anyway, you should be able to play any game that is out, but I wouldnt expect it to play the newest games on the optimal settings.

Animal · 08-27-2004, 05:21 PM

Why not install Warcraft and try it! [img]smile.gif[/img]

Lady Blue03 · 08-28-2004, 07:03 PM

Thanks guys

Actually it turns out that the laptop he got me only has the *64mb* card in it, and the thing isn't even here yet, won't be here till probably Tuesday. I was planning on sending it back and getting a nice desktop, but if that 128 go card can support any game, I might just go for that instead.

08-25-2004, 02:17 PM	#1
Lady Blue03 Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: January 18, 2002 Age: 38 Posts: 4,557	My dad got me a laptop for my bday, and this is the video card it came with: 128MB NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5700 GPU with 8X AGP Now I know nothing when it comes to what's decent for a laptop video card, so all I want to know is can this video card support 3D games like WarCraft3? __________________ Yep I'm still lurking!

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Lady Blue03 Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: January 18, 2002 Age: 38 Posts: 4,557	Sounds good...now, what about World of Warcraft? __________________ Yep I'm still lurking!

08-27-2004, 03:07 AM	#7
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08-28-2004, 07:03 PM	#10
Lady Blue03 Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: January 18, 2002 Age: 38 Posts: 4,557	Thanks guys Actually it turns out that the laptop he got me only has the 64mb card in it, and the thing isn't even here yet, won't be here till probably Tuesday. I was planning on sending it back and getting a nice desktop, but if that 128 go card can support any game, I might just go for that instead. __________________ Yep I'm still lurking!

08-25-2004, 02:29 PM	#2
Dreamer128 Dracolisk Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Europe Age: 39 Posts: 6,136	I'm pretty sure the Go5700 can support Warcraft 3, although I'm not sure about the newer games. The 'Go' series has been designed especially for Laptops, so they're probably not as fast as the 'normal' version. Meaning: I wouldn't try to play Doom 3 on it Try looking for some benchmark tests if you want to be sure. [ 08-25-2004, 02:32 PM: Message edited by: Dreamer128 ]

08-25-2004, 02:31 PM	#3
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	I think it will, LB.

08-25-2004, 02:51 PM	#5
Dreamer128 Dracolisk Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Europe Age: 39 Posts: 6,136	It doesn't look like World of Warcraft will have very high system requirements. I'd say; wait and see. You'll probably be able to get a free trial period - meaning you can find out for yourself if it'll run [img]smile.gif[/img] Edit: From World of Warcraft FAQ: What are the system specs for WoW? Processor: 800MHz or higher CPU. RAM: 256Mb or more. Video: GeForce 2 or better Hard Drive Space: 3Gb or more available. DirectX 9.0 or above. For Mac users: Operating System: MacOS X 10.3 (Panther) or better. Processor:1.0GHz or higher G4 or G5. RAM: 512Mb or higher, DDR RAM recommended. Video: ATI or NVIDIA video hardware with 64Mb VRAM or more. Hard Drive Space: 3Gb or more available. Looks like it'll work on your card [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img] [ 08-25-2004, 02:53 PM: Message edited by: Dreamer128 ]

08-27-2004, 02:24 AM	#6
the mighty stamar Avatar Join Date: February 12, 2003 Location: hades Age: 53 Posts: 583	should work with every game ever made thus far.

08-27-2004, 03:42 AM	#8
Hivetyrant Jack Burton Join Date: August 24, 2002 Location: Aussie now in the US of A! Age: 37 Posts: 5,403	Yeah, id say thats a pretty sweet present, anyway, you should be able to play any game that is out, but I wouldnt expect it to play the newest games on the optimal settings.

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