I'm getting a new Laptop.

So, I'm deciding on what Laptop to get my current computer is 6 years old and the laggiest thing I've ever played on, my friend says he doesn't know how I play on this computer, but I manage it. Now I'm getting a Laptop but I don't know if it's good or not I'll list the computer spec and if you guys can see if im missing something or the Laptop I'm planning to get isn't that great.

Laptop: Toshiba Satellite L655-S5061 Computer With Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4500 Processor
Description:



Intel Pentium

* Extra-large 4GB memory lets you run your most demanding programs.
* 320GB hard drive holds thousands of songs, photos and documents.
* Wireless-N for high-performance, cable-free networking. Lets you access wireless networks to share files, surf the Web and exchange email. Can provide improved range and speed within a Wireless-N (draft 802.11n) network, and is also compatible with 802.11b/g networks. Wired networking is supported, too.
* 15.6" diagonal TruBrite LCD screen. LED backlighting permits a thinner and more energy-efficient design.
* Plays and burns CDs and DVDs.
* Memory card reader for fast, easy photo transfers. Transfer your digital photos, music and other files from 4 types of memory cards: Secure Digital (SD), SDHC, miniSD and MultiMediaCard (MMC).
* Built-in webcam and microphone let you keep in touch with others via video and voice messaging.
* Keyboard's integrated numeric keypad speeds data entry and calculations.
* Provides up to 4.05 hours of battery life on a single charge.
* Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. The newest version of Windows makes everyday tasks simple.
* Video Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M with 128MB-1759MB shared memory

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Price: $480.00

Good computer? or do you recommend another one? do you see something bad with it? Please tell

The graphics card could possibly be a problem, I'd recommend a graphics card with about 1GB dedicated memory. I have 1GB dedicated and it works wonders :] (No graphics lag whatsoever)
I'd pay a little extra for a better graphics card, it will be worth it ^^

Thats a really good computer for a laptop!

I believe its #1 in my opinion.

I use a desktop. Bought it last year HP. Really great. NO Lag at all unless I fraps.

Overall, The Laptop is great. The video card needs to be atleast 1GB though...

Mhm
You are fine with everything else, computer-wise. Files in windows explorer will load up quickly and etc.
But if you are gonna get into gaming you have to consider the graphics card.

You'll be able to run CA fine. With little lag.

Yeah not much lag but you will still get SOME lag.

Ever thought of buying a custom AlienWare gaming computer?

Thanks for the replies, I see I might have to update the video card since that's the usual problem for new computers, who look it in for gaming.

_Rampage- wrote:Yeah not much lag but you will still get SOME lag.

Ever thought of buying a custom AlienWare gaming computer?

I did, but I'm tight on money and AlienWare is usually expensive (Over $,1000), from what I know.

Awycu wrote:Thanks for the replies, I see I might have to update the video card since that's the usual problem for new computers, who look it in for gaming.

_Rampage- wrote:Yeah not much lag but you will still get SOME lag.

Ever thought of buying a custom AlienWare gaming computer?

I did, but I'm tight on money and AlienWare is usually expensive (Over $,1000), from what I know.

Lol yeah I understand. Its usually over 1000 bucks but hey its worth it.

An ATi Radeon HD5570 will work wonders, or the 9800GT.

Manneh wrote:An ATi Radeon HD5570 will work wonders, or the 9800GT.

Ohh shush. JUST BECAUSE YOU HAVE ONE NOW.

I HAD THE 9800GT BUT FUCKING STUPID ASS OLD COMPUTER DIDN'T LIKE PCI-E SO I HAD TO RETURN IT.

I WAS SO MAD. I bet my power supply couldn't handle it either. LOL

Manneh wrote:I HAD THE 9800GT BUT FUCKING STUPID ASS OLD COMPUTER DIDN'T LIKE PCI-E SO I HAD TO RETURN IT.

I WAS SO MAD. I bet my power supply couldn't handle it either. LOL

Please stay on topic or you will receive an infraction.

Thanks,
Greg.

no u

GreyStone wrote:

Manneh wrote:I HAD THE 9800GT BUT FUCKING STUPID ASS OLD COMPUTER DIDN'T LIKE PCI-E SO I HAD TO RETURN IT.

I WAS SO MAD. I bet my power supply couldn't handle it either. LOL

Please stay on topic or you will receive an infraction.

Thanks,
Greg.

Rofl.

Buy A Bigger Laptop man o_O lol

Update: I gotten my laptop, 3 GB in total for the laptop but it also comes with a 4250 Radeon for the video card. Now it isn't bad but it isn't great either, from what I know. So now when I am playing combat arms in this computer it can run smoothly without any lag..but on 800x600 and low quality and it doesn't even sound that great I get some lag out of random. From what I know that's pathetic. I plan to either return the Laptop or get a new Video Card, So do you guys have any idea why it might be doing this with a new Laptop running Windows 7 I took some advice from Manneh but it didn't really improve the lag I get out of random.

Awycu wrote:Update: I gotten my laptop, 3 GB in total for the laptop but it also comes with a 4250 Radeon for the video card. Now it isn't bad but it isn't great either, from what I know. So now when I am playing combat arms in this computer it can run smoothly without any lag..but on 800x600 and low quality and it doesn't even sound that great I get some lag out of random. From what I know that's pathetic. I plan to either return the Laptop or get a new Video Card, So do you guys have any idea why it might be doing this with a new Laptop running Windows 7 I took some advice from Manneh but it didn't really improve the lag I get out of random.

Upgrading graphics cards on laptops is usually trickier than on tower computers. Most of the time (from what I've seen) they are hardwired to the motherboard and can't simply be interchanged.

As for the lag issue I have the same thing, its why I don't play regularly anymore.

Honestly, I'd just get a tower.

Unless you don't want to then for that I'd just ask them if the laptop is able to change cards etc.

Manneh wrote:Honestly, I'd just get a tower.

Unless you don't want to then for that I'd just ask them if the laptop is able to change cards etc.

Towers are the anti christ.

I got a Laptop and I'm in love with it. Thanks for everyones advice.

I'll list the specs:
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Processor Intel Core i3-350M Processor1 (2.26GHz, 3MB L3 Cache) with Intel Hyper-Threading Technology 9
Operating System Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)10
Memory 4096MB DDR3 Dual-Channel 1066MHz Memory11
Hard Drive 500GB 5400RPM SATA hard drive3



I'll be more active now that I have a computer.

That's better. ^_^