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Can my laptop run PCM 11?
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| Rory426 |
Posted on 29-05-2012 10:01
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Hi guys,
I've been playing PCM 2007 for years now and always resisted upgrading because games almost never worked on my old laptop. I've got a new(ish) one now that might run a later version of PCM. Can any of you give me an educated guess at whether I might get PCM 11 to work? Or PCM 2010?
My lappy:
https://www.sony.co.uk/product/vn-e-se...ceb3f4e-wi
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| fjhoekie |
Posted on 29-05-2012 10:08
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I don't think so, you need 2.2 Ghz CPU, yours has 2 Ghz, don't know how much difference this will make but.....
Same for 2010, 2.2 Ghz Minimum
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| Lachi |
Posted on 29-05-2012 12:21
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There is another thread about the same question and there, everybody said that it should not be a problem if only 0.2 GHz is missing.
https://pcmdaily.c...d_id=22586
Edited by Lachi on 29-05-2012 12:21
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| ma04hew |
Posted on 29-05-2012 15:17
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The thread mentioned by Lachi above ^ was created by me seeking the same advice, and having recently just bought the game. I know how you feel!
My laptop specs were equal or above the min specs except for the gHz - where I was 0.9 gHz off the min required. However, having received the game today, it works fine and does not lag/stutter at all!
I'd say go for it!
Edited by ma04hew on 29-05-2012 15:18
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 29-05-2012 15:18
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It will work. ma04hew confirmed it works on his laptop which is missing minimum requirement s by 0.9 Hz, so 0.2 will not make any difference whatsoever on the system.
Really any good processor by Intel from last 5 years that doesn't make requirements of this game should work anyway as there's more to it than just it's speed in Ghz. Also some have automatic over-clocking which improves it's speed when needed by 0.3 up to 1.0 Hz in come cases.
Edited by Alakagom on 29-05-2012 15:18
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| Rory426 |
Posted on 30-05-2012 11:43
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I only have integrated graphics though, won't that be a bigger problem? Or can you turn the settings down enough? |
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| Lachi |
Posted on 30-05-2012 12:03
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Sorry, I did not check the specs before, because I though fjhoekie checked them and only found a problem with the processor.
The information about the Intel graphic chip are not enough to judge its performance. You could run DXDIAG to see get info about the graphic. (ALT+R, then type DXDIAG, then press enter).
Here are the minimum system requirements: https://www.cyanid...amp;t=8355
And they explicitly note that "INTEL GRAPHICS CONTROLLERS LOWER THAN GMA X4500 ARE NOT SUPPORTED" |
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| CountArach |
Posted on 30-05-2012 12:13
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Don't forget, if you have integrated graphics it will reduce the amount of RAM available to run the game, so if it does run (I personally don't know if it will, integrated graphics cards are always very hard to judge) it is likely to run fairly slowly.
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| Rory426 |
Posted on 30-05-2012 12:33
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I don't know exactly what I'm looking for but here's the DXDIAG for display:
Card name: Intel(R) HD Graphics
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) HD Graphics (Pentium)
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0046&SUBSYS_9071104D&REV_02
Display Memory: 1751 MB
Dedicated Memory: 128 MB
Shared Memory: 1623 MB
Current Mode: 1366 x 768 (32 bit) (59Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Model: unknown
Monitor Id: SNY05FA
Native Mode: 1366 x 768(p) (59.946Hz)
Output Type: Internal
Driver Name: igdumd64.dll,igd10umd64.dll,igdumdx32,igd10umd32
Driver File Version: 8.15.0010.2182 (English)
Driver Version: 8.15.10.2182
DDI Version: 10
Driver Model: WDDM 1.1
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 8/26/2010 10:17:04, 6544896 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp:
I'm guessing it's no good? |
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| CountArach |
Posted on 30-05-2012 13:03
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I suspect that you will be okay.
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| titleist82 |
Posted on 30-05-2012 13:56
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you are probably going to struggle beacause of the graphic card. it is not designated for 3d gaming.
you may try to test it with pcm08 demo (as far as i know the latest demo version released by cyanide) and see how it works.
requirement hadn't changed that much since 2008-9.
Demo for PCM 2008 is available here:
https://pcmdaily.c...hp?did=510 |
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| muttisr |
Posted on 30-05-2012 13:59
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I´m considering buying a computer only too play PCM, any advices about a good and not too expensive computer?
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 30-05-2012 15:27
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It really depends on your budget. Could you evaluate how much money are you willing to spend on it ?
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| Rory426 |
Posted on 30-05-2012 15:44
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titleist82 wrote:
you are probably going to struggle beacause of the graphic card. it is not designated for 3d gaming.
you may try to test it with pcm08 demo (as far as i know the latest demo version released by cyanide) and see how it works.
requirement hadn't changed that much since 2008-9.
Demo for PCM 2008 is available here:
https://pcmdaily.c...hp?did=510
The 2008 worked no problems (besides the track race being impossible to win for me!) so I'm gonna try 2011. Wish me luck! haha |
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| Rory426 |
Posted on 30-05-2012 20:33
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2011 works! Thanks for all your help guys!
Because of my lappy and all the forums moaning about the game's bugs, I've delayed getting a new PCM since 2007 but WOW has this game improved since. I find the track stuff a fun side-show and the graphics, and general feel of the in-race experience is superb by comparison to my beloved PCM07 |
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| muttisr |
Posted on 30-05-2012 21:15
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Alakagom wrote:
It really depends on your budget. Could you evaluate how much money are you willing to spend on it ?
5000 NOrwegian croins.. (probably around 500 pound I think) But as cheap as possible and I can still play. Good grafic is a plluss (publicum and grass, wood, cities etc. But can play without it.
Approximatly only. Can buy some expensier if that is much better / what it takes.
Edited by muttisr on 30-05-2012 21:17
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 30-05-2012 21:37
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Chillblast Fusion Elixir £599.00
Intel Core i5 2500K Processor overclocked to up to 4.6GHz
Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Cooler
Asus P8Z68-V LE Motherboard with USB 3.0 -B3 Revision
8GB PC3-10666 DDR3 Memory
ATi Radeon 6850 1GB Graphics Card
1000GB SATA 7200rpm Hard Disk
650watt EZCool PSU
This thing would run PCM 12 maxed out easily at your price range. Positive thing about this PC is also that it will last you quite a long time if you buy it and work great with everything really.
I bought previosly from this company and found them quite good  Another thing is that when you go to their website you can cutomize the PC. You can add few things like ( change graphics card ) for higher price or choose different options that would lower the price of this PC. Bu to be honest I'd say they optimized this quite well.
It's slightly more than your average, and I can find something different. But I would definitely consider this one as it would last and produce great performance at a very resonable price too.
Edited by Alakagom on 30-05-2012 21:39
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| muttisr |
Posted on 30-05-2012 22:00
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thanks a very good option, but I forgot to write, that laptop would be what I need. MYBAD My parents are divorced so leaving two places... Haven't enough for 2 pc's.. But clearly something I will buy if I go for one at one of the houses.
Edited by muttisr on 30-05-2012 22:02
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 30-05-2012 22:02
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I see. Well I will try to find you something more suitable in next days. Tomorrow I might be a little bit busy, but expect me post few suggestions for you on Friday
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| muttisr |
Posted on 30-05-2012 22:03
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Alakagom wrote:
I see. Well I will try to find you something more suitable in next days. Tomorrow I might be a little bit busy, but expect me post few suggestions for you on Friday
thank you very much! (I'm a real newbiw on computers) |
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