Quick Question - Laptop

[THAC0]

Hi,

I can't seem to find the min requirements on the site... and a buddy is asking if his laptop will work. He doesn't want to get his hopes up and download it only to find out not.

Here are the details of it.

Thanks in advance for the input.

Component Details Subscore Base score 
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T7250 @ 2.00GHz 4.9 3.5 
  Determined by lowest subscore 
 
Memory (RAM) 1.99 GB 4.8 
Graphics Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family 3.5 
Gaming graphics 359 MB Total available graphics memory 3.5 
Primary hard disk 17GB Free (69GB Total) 5.3 
Windows Vista (TM) Enterprise 

System   
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  Manufacturer Hewlett-Packard 
  Model HP Compaq 6510b (GM108UC#ABA) 
  Total amount of system memory 1.99 GB RAM 
  System type 32-bit operating system 
  Number of processor cores 2 
  64-bit capable Yes 
 
Storage   
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  Total size of hard disk(s) 75 GB 
  Disk partition (C:) 17 GB Free (69 GB Total) 
  Media drive (D:) CD/DVD 
  Disk partition (S:) 1 GB Free (5 GB Total) 
 
Graphics   
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  Display adapter type Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family 
  Total available graphics memory 359 MB 
        Dedicated graphics memory 0 MB 
        Dedicated system memory 128 MB 
        Shared system memory 231 MB 
  Display adapter driver version 7.14.10.1322 
  Primary monitor resolution 1024x768 
  Secondary monitor resolution 1024x768 
  DirectX version DirectX 9.0 or better 
 
Network   
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  Network Adapter Broadcom NetLink Gigabit Ethernet 
  Network Adapter Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection 
  Network Adapter Microsoft Tun Miniport Adapter

[Impaqt]

Big hiccup is the 965 Integrated Graphics. I would recomend going up to 4 gigs of Ram.

at 1024x768 you should be able to play at low-med settings ok.

[Kraldor]

I used to play on my old laptop (1gb of RAM, a Core Duo 1.8ghz, and Intel 945 graphics) with textures on high detail and mostly everything else turned all the way down - his laptop is a lot better so he should for sure be fine.

[THAC0]

Thanks guys. I'll let him know to start downloading the Standard Client.

Any other gotchas or comments on his laptop. I don't know if he can upgrade anything in it... I'm not a laptop guy... I have a gaming rig at home I play on.

[Mirthgar]

That graphics chipset doesn't natively support Hardware Transform & Lighting (most emulate it through the drivers in a "software" mode).

If he gets a 122 error at launch then its not emulating it have him get the most updated drivers he can from either the laptop maker or Intel.

Reference links:
DDO System Requirements
Intel chipsets and Hardware T&L information

[THAC0]

That graphics chipset doesn't natively support Hardware Transform & Lighting (most emulate it through the drivers in a "software" mode).

If he gets a 122 error at launch then its not emulating it have him get the most updated drivers he can from either the laptop maker or Intel.

Reference links:
DDO System Requirements
Intel chipsets and Hardware T&L information

He just called me...and that is exactly what just happened. I'll let him know. Thanks!

[Strakeln]

That graphics chipset doesn't natively support Hardware Transform & Lighting (most emulate it through the drivers in a "software" mode).

If he gets a 122 error at launch then its not emulating it have him get the most updated drivers he can from either the laptop maker or Intel.

Reference links:
DDO System Requirements
Intel chipsets and Hardware T&L information

/applause

Well done, Mirthgar. You get the first piece of positive rep ever handed out to a Turbine employee from me.

I've noticed a marked improvement regarding customer service on the forums, mostly you and Victorie. Keep it up, it is greatly appreciated.