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Grim is right. The only IP that could be less useful would be 127.0.0.1
A game that asks for 2.4GHz (HL2 Recommended I assume), is asking in terms of single core speed like a Pentium 4. A 2GHz C2D will be more than enough.
I've still got a "single-core" Pentium 4 clocked at 2.66GHz here. It chokes on 720p though 
It supposed to be #2, but software has to be written specifically for 2 cores to get this benefit. Right now, Core 2 Duos seem faster because they're incredibly efficient per GHz.
Very roughly:
Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz = Athlon X2 3GHz = Pentium 4 5GHz
The current performance benefit is when you run virus scans, print, encode stuff, etc. because you can still doing something else with the other core.
Very roughly:
Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz = Athlon X2 3GHz = Pentium 4 5GHz
The current performance benefit is when you run virus scans, print, encode stuff, etc. because you can still doing something else with the other core.
Dual-channel-ness?
Make a more creative boundary to the map & run lighting.
I thought 1GB laptops were 2x512MB. Mixing memory brands is fine arcan.
Oblivion is not happy on any laptop. Until they introduce the 9800GT mobiles, one'll have to settle with low settings (you know, the overbright walls).
Oblivion is not happy on any laptop. Until they introduce the 9800GT mobiles, one'll have to settle with low settings (you know, the overbright walls).
It should work fine.
Desktop use memory pieces called "DIMMs." They're a bit too big for laptops though, so smaller, more power efficient "SODIMMs" are used. Laptops with Core 2 Duo CPUs all use DDR2 type memory. That laptop uses memory with a speed of 667MHz, so yeah. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231116
Laptop memory is generally swappable. Just make sure it's the right type, speed, and sometimes, form factor. I believe the current standard is DDR2-667 SODIMMs.
There's something distinctive about Source games. It must be the barrel props and HDR.
Windows 98 was phased out, that must be why.
Please do.
We? Btw: Your image isn't showing up.
Hey, I heard that some of the events of September 11th, particularly the building collapse, were staged. I heard this from a website on the internet. Is this true?
I R BLIND SLAVE
I know, we need more people to open their eyes to the leprechaun threat!
Oh shi-the truth is revealed!
Leprechauns planted thermite bombs in the two towers in revenge for all the times we take their gold they keep near rainbows! 50 years ago, JFK joined the Leprachauns and that's how he became president, but then they got angry and that's why gasoline is so expensive!!11!11one!1!!one Heart attacks are all caused by CIA poison! OMFGTWFBBQLULZ!!1!1!onEO!1!1!!one
Leprechauns planted thermite bombs in the two towers in revenge for all the times we take their gold they keep near rainbows! 50 years ago, JFK joined the Leprachauns and that's how he became president, but then they got angry and that's why gasoline is so expensive!!11!11one!1!!one Heart attacks are all caused by CIA poison! OMFGTWFBBQLULZ!!1!1!onEO!1!1!!one
You know, fires damage the stuff in buildings that keep them standing.
Then why'd you sign up? My dad gets no Verizon signal at work, so he wants to switch to shudder T-Mobile. Then we'd get shitty signals everywhere else.
Dave, is that Florida or what?Yes, it was taken in the Everglades. You know a place is truly untouched when there's no cell phone signal
Desktop hardware in laptops isn't a big seller.
Enough lithium is inside those batteries to build a bomb
Bow down to the "master computer technician" bitch. 
Bit limited? If you didn't use that desktop CPU, one could get up to 6 hours with web browsing/ word proccessing. I can see this laptop having a 30 minute battery life.
I get compile errors if I carve with cylinders.
If you get a card just good enough to run HL2 on alright settings, it doesn't leave room for newer games. I got a 8600GT mobile because I can run HL2 at 1280x800, 8xAA/16xAF, high texture/models, full reflections, full shaders, etc with a framerate of ~100. This thing will allow me to play Crysis & UT3 
I'm not into RPGs, so I've never tried Oblivion.
I'm not into RPGs, so I've never tried Oblivion.
GeForce Go 7600s and Radeon X1600s are too slow to run Oblivion and Half-Life 2 well.
The architecture is pretty good actually. There's a feeling of depth because everything juts out.
My computer will always suck since I don't buy a new graphics card every year. It might as well be small and not a heater.
The M1330 is like a Macbook:
- Really thin
- GPU isn't too good
- LED screen
- Expensive
Dell XPS is disgusting. There's a huge ass "XPS OMGLOL" logo on the sides and it has flashing lights for an "extreme gaming experience." I'm surprised they didn't claim the trackpad had 2000dpi.
From what i've heard:
2GB of system memory is now the new baseline for a fast Vista experience. 512MB is the minimum spec, but it's like running XP with 128MB. 1GB is alright for basic stuff, but gaming won't be as fast.
Video memory is a whole other thing. Laptops get a bit complicated here. There's integrated (rubbish) and actual graphics chips. The integrated usually don't have any VRAM, so they use some of the system memory. A while ago, dedicated cards had their own VRAM, usually 64MB, 128MB, or 256MB. Today, even powerful dedicated graphics chip with their own VRAM use system memory. My 8600GT mobile used 1 out of my 2GB of system memory until I turned off this "feature." I believe AMD calls this "HyperMemory," while nVIDIA calls this "Turbocache." Avoid it.
Masta Killa: My $1200 Dell has a 8600GT mobile.
2GB of system memory is now the new baseline for a fast Vista experience. 512MB is the minimum spec, but it's like running XP with 128MB. 1GB is alright for basic stuff, but gaming won't be as fast.
Video memory is a whole other thing. Laptops get a bit complicated here. There's integrated (rubbish) and actual graphics chips. The integrated usually don't have any VRAM, so they use some of the system memory. A while ago, dedicated cards had their own VRAM, usually 64MB, 128MB, or 256MB. Today, even powerful dedicated graphics chip with their own VRAM use system memory. My 8600GT mobile used 1 out of my 2GB of system memory until I turned off this "feature." I believe AMD calls this "HyperMemory," while nVIDIA calls this "Turbocache." Avoid it.
Masta Killa: My $1200 Dell has a 8600GT mobile.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220163
Hmm, I don't know what a 8600GS is like, but this would be a fast Vista system after a RAM and maybe hard disk upgrade.
Hmm, I don't know what a 8600GS is like, but this would be a fast Vista system after a RAM and maybe hard disk upgrade.
I doubt there's any "HL2 on max" capable Acer laptops for under $1500.
I suggest one of those huge PC makers like Dell or HP. They'll offer fast enough parts in a laptop to max out HL2, just look for the 8600GT. The tech support is crap, but you can fix your own computer Stuff like Acer or mom & pop shops will be above $1500.
Stuff like Acer or mom & pop shops will be above $1500.$2000?
EDIT: The one with 256MB of GDDR3 is $2500. I got my Dell Inspiron 1520 with comparable specs for $1300 less. (CPU slower by 400MHz, faster 7200RPM HD, GPU has DDR2 VRAM, resolution is lower but even 1280x800 is too high, etc).
Back on topic: laptop don't upgrade easily. Some manufacturers solder parts in for some reason, BIOS updates are needed, there's only an PC Card/ ExpressCard slot, etc. As for upgradable GPUs, there's a few laptops that use Nvidia's MXM spec., but they start at $2000 and the system doesn't really work (cards never come out, cards made in tiny quantities, cards require type III, etc). For something below 1500USD, you'll have to accept the limitations of typical laptops.
EDIT: The one with 256MB of GDDR3 is $2500. I got my Dell Inspiron 1520 with comparable specs for $1300 less. (CPU slower by 400MHz, faster 7200RPM HD, GPU has DDR2 VRAM, resolution is lower but even 1280x800 is too high, etc).
Back on topic: laptop don't upgrade easily. Some manufacturers solder parts in for some reason, BIOS updates are needed, there's only an PC Card/ ExpressCard slot, etc. As for upgradable GPUs, there's a few laptops that use Nvidia's MXM spec., but they start at $2000 and the system doesn't really work (cards never come out, cards made in tiny quantities, cards require type III, etc). For something below 1500USD, you'll have to accept the limitations of typical laptops.
Although the MBP is fast and has very good battery life, a non-mac with similar specs goes for hundreds less.
I hope you're using OS X almost all the time, because buying a Mac just for boot camp is a waste of money.
I hope you're using OS X almost all the time, because buying a Mac just for boot camp is a waste of money.
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Personally, HDR shots are a fad i'll be glad to see dissapear. Star-like lights and super saturation team up to form: HDR photos.
The fact that you don't realize that by now proves that you are.lol, circular logic.
It'll be interesting to see how the water is used, but right now, it's looking very good.
r_speeds don't matter unless they get above 1500
r_speeds don't matter unless they get above 1500
I'm narrow-minded?
"Only" $300? That's a fairly standard digital camera, and $300 isn't really cheap as far as those go.I bought it in 2004.
Well, it's not a brick and takes decent pictures for only $300.
I suppose this is a junk camera then:
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-S410-Digital-Optical/dp/B0001G6U5M
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-S410-Digital-Optical/dp/B0001G6U5M
Dave refuses to accept that exposure, shutter speed and the like are important for good quality pictures. There's more to it than simply the image size.I've owned a film SLR before, and it was a bitch to just take one photo. Everything was manual so you had to adjust 5 things with a ring.
That's the downside of digital cameras, they always have an option to automatically handle all that. Takes away the actual skillz involved in taking a nice photo. The effect is that everyone is suddenly a photographer, even though most people don't know the first thing about photography.Elitism is stupid. I suppose we should shun GUIs on computers because they allow anyone to use a computer, without learning actual skillz.
Clearly you know nothing about cameras.They take pictures? I only use crap like exposure if the sky is washed out.