Will your desktop/laptop run PS2? ***Ask here***

[Bags]

Watch out, there's someone in main discussion telling people off for GUESSING how well their video card will run it. Hopefully he doesn't find this thread or he'll aneurism.

[Goku]

Hopefully he won't cause anymore ruckus over this.

[Zaerath]

Originally Posted by Ailos

The high-level physics, ballistics, and logistical tracking HAVE to be done by the CPU, outright.

This is not actually true.... Most of the ballistics and physics are controlled by the GPU. Look up the PhysX technology that nVidia purchased and puts in their cards now.

[BulletExodus]

Do you guys think that video cards such as these:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121434

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127573

would be able to run the game on decent settings given that all the other specs on the computer (Processor, RAM, Memory) passed well?

[Bags]

Wouldn't a 460 be better buy?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130750

Roughly the same price, better performance in games. Anyway, if you get either you should see good fps on low/med, depending on resolution.

[Goku]

Bullet if you want full out advice please make your own thread, since you are looking to buy parts. I need to know your computer specs and PSU before I recommend anything.

[Rbstr]

Yes...but I'm not terribly enthusiastic about cards in the price range/once you get below the x60 level. I'd guess medium, maybe some low.

[BulletExodus]

Well I'm sorry for throwing all that out there, I'm just not familiar with current market graphics cards since I've been using a laptop for 3 years, haha.

[Goku]

Thats totally fine. We are here to help .

[Bags]

I'd join in, but I don't think I could stand any more heat. Maybe in the fall / winter.

[slackr]

Sager np8150
i7 2760qm
amd 6990m - 1920x1080
500gb hybrid hd
8gb ddr3
windows 7 ult

I should be fine, yes? I could always upgrade the video card if needed... gotta love sager laptops

[Electrofreak]

Originally Posted by Sobekeus

Even if my laptop does play PS2, it is going to suck balls.

Athlon 2000+, GeForce 9500M, and 3 Gb of RAM.

Been getting delayed in building a new machine

Right there with you Sobe. The gaming desktop is down (bad mobo and little chance for replacement any time soon what with the fact I'm buying a house) and my laptop is pretty piss-poor.

Intel T4300 dual-core at 2.1 GHz apiece, 4 GB of DDR2 RAM, and the integrated (shudder) Intel GMA 4500M.

Looks like I'm going to be bottoming out the graphics and crossing my fingers when Beta hits.

[Goku]

Originally Posted by slackr

Sager np8150
i7 2760qm
amd 6990m - 1920x1080
500gb hybrid hd
8gb ddr3
windows 7 ult

I should be fine, yes? I could always upgrade the video card if needed... gotta love sager laptops

Yes you will be fine. Not sure on maxing out the game, but you will certainly be above default settings.

Originally Posted by Electrofreak

Right there with you Sobe. The gaming desktop is down (bad mobo and little chance for replacement any time soon what with the fact I'm buying a house) and my laptop is pretty piss-poor.

Intel T4300 dual-core at 2.1 GHz apiece, 4 GB of DDR2 RAM, and the integrated (shudder) Intel GMA 4500M.

Looks like I'm going to be bottoming out the graphics and crossing my fingers when Beta hits.

I can tell you right now a GMA 4500M will not run this game in any fashion. I think you are screwed unfortunately.

What mobo do you need to replace on your desktop?

[Aaramus]

(unsure of model name)
AMD Anthlon IIx4 640 3.0ghz
Quad core
8GIG RAM
AMD Radeon HD 6450
Win 7 Ult

Will this at least be able to run PS2 on medium? If not I'm looking into a GTX 550ti to give it a bit more power.

[Goku]

Normal settings? I don't think so. Don't bother with the GTX 550 Ti however. GTX 460 is a stronger card for a cheaper or similar price. Do not let the 5XX branding trick you into that. I think the GTX 650/660 is being released tomorrow, so that maybe open up more options to you. Make sure you have the proper PSU to be putting in a higher power graphics card. I'm assuming the one you have now is prebuilt.