Hi, completely new to this....

Looking at buying this laptop so that I can run LCPDFR, any input/opinions would be welcome, just want to see if this laptop would run it, not looking for super speeds just run it at an okay level

Specs:

- 4th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-4200M processor

Features a 3MB L2 cache and 2.5GHz processor speed with Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz.

- 8GB DDR3L SDRAM

- 750GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)

- NVIDIA GeForce GT 820M graphics Feature 2GB dedicated DDR3 video memory

That GPU isnt really that good...

Would it be terrible? I found a different one for $100 more and that has a 840m

I think you'd be able to run it okay. 

Okay meaning...... I mean your okay and someone's else might be slightly different just seeing as I will be spending a bit of money so want to make it right

You would be able to run it fine. Just not on high settings. You'd have to play on Medium or low settings.

Do not use a laptop for GTA IV. Use a real PC instead. Look at the several other topics about this in the forums. 

I use a laptop. A gaming one though, only because I needed it for school and the portability of course. But, if you can, get a desktop. I paid $1,300 for my laptop..that would've built me a bad ass PC rig. I would also listen to ineseri. He's very wise!

 

Edited August 7, 201411 yr by treyjames

Wouldn't say wise, just seen other posts :P The thing is, laptops are good for office work etc. Gaming laptops really don't exist. Those who are labeled as gaming laptops are often heavily overpriced. 

Lol. This is very true. 

BUILD. YOUR. OWN. PC

All advice is appreciated, my only trouble is I'm always on the move and don't necessarily want a laptop for pure gaming but have the ability to play titles such as gta and mods such as LCPDFR occasionally. I would love to build a computer but with moving around a lot it's hard.

BUILD. YOUR. OWN. PC

These comments are everywhere, do you think everyone has the time for that? Or knows how? Even if there is tutorials, do you think everyone wants to build a pc? 

 I run on a laptop with similar specs. Its not a gaming laptop but can run GTA IV pretty well on low settings. Its not speedy but not all too laggy. Tips if you do buy are

• Move all graphic settings to low. (Play with your settings and configure them to your liking. the lower settings will be better most likely.
• Turn off clip capture
• Keep your laptop plugged in while playing. This will make it a bit faster.
• Disable any services that are not needed.
• Keep mods to a minimum.
• Close all other programs that are running.
• Keep your laptop cool

If you have any questions for me regarding these bullets, let me know.

 

I have found two laptops that I'm contemplating purchasing, but wanted people's opinions. I am not a hardcore gamer and I'm always on the move (that's why I'm getting a laptop and not building a pc). I'm looking to play LCPDFR occasionally at a decent level of gameplay. I have these two options:

Number 1:

2.5 GHz Intel Core i5-4200M (Haswell)

8GB of 1600 MHz DDR3L RAM

750GB 7200 rpm Hard Drive

NVIDIA GeForce GT 840M Graphics (2GB)

Price: $849.99

Number 2:

2.5 GHz Intel Core i5-4200M (Haswell)

8GB of DDR3L RAM

750GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive

NVIDIA GeForce GT 820M Graphics (2GB)

15.6" HD Antiglare LED-Backlit Display

Price $689.99

The only difference I can see is the graphics, 840m and 820m, the question I ask, is that is it worth the extra money?

Any help appreciated.