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need some input on my computer specs

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zacmil

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Hi everyone. A few years ago, I purchased a Gateway P-6860FX "gaming" laptop from Best Buy. I am, by no means, a computer expert, but since my purchase I have come to understand a little bit more about computers and that this probably wasn't the best purchase for some moderate gaming.

Anyway, I am wanting to purchase DiRT 2 from Steam. I'm a little worried about my processor; it's an Intel T5550 (which is a 1.83ghz Core 2 Duo, if I'm not mistaken) and I'm not quite sure if I will be able to run the game (it requires a Intel Pentium D 3.0Ghz or AMD Athlon 64 X2). I know that other than the processor, my computer should be fine.

If anyone could give me some input, I would really appreciate it. Oh, and my apologies for the long(ish) post. Thanks in advance.

-Zac
 
a core 2 duo is faster clock per clock than a pentium d or athlon 64 x2...but 1.83ghz is a pretty big discrepancy from 3ghz, regardless...however, it looks like your laptop's screen resolution is 1440x900. this isn't a particularly high resolution, and imo it's worth a try to see if it'll work. maybe see if there's a demo you can check out first?
 
I doubt you'll be able to play it at a decent frame rate, if at all.

Can't you download a demo first?
 
Krynj said:
I doubt you'll be able to play it at a decent frame rate, if at all.

Can't you download a demo first?
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he's running an 8800m gts with 4gb of ram at 1440x900...despite his relatively slow cpu i think he should be able to at least play it.
 
Definitely get the demo first. You should be able to play it, albeit with the graphics settings turned down.
 
Thanks everyone for the replies. I did do a little more digging after I posted this question, and I more or less came to the same conclusion as mfenn.

Also, thanks for the link to the demo. I was so focused on figuring out the system requirements, I didn't even think about looking for a demo lol.
 
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