Graphics requirements - no go for notebooks

Roman · August 23, 2001, 10:52

I have a bad piece of news regarding graphics requirements. That civ 3 requires a greater resolution than 800 times 600 will preclude most notebook users (including me) from playing the game

. I have an otherwise decent notebook but this graphics requirement killed all my hopes.

DaveV · August 23, 2001, 11:08

I feel your pain. I've logged many hours of Civ 2 on my 800x600 notebook, and hate the thought of having a Civ 3 CD that I can't play when I'm traveling.

Cookie Monster · August 23, 2001, 11:14

You might want to check out Dell. They have great deals right now on their latest notebooks.

www.dell.com

java4me · August 23, 2001, 12:21

Yea, I just bought a new dell notebook and it runs at 1024 x 728!!! So, I recommend that you buy a new notebook from dell!!!

Also, welcome back Roman!!!

Jon Miller · August 23, 2001, 12:53

I got my notebook over 3 years ago and it runs 1074-768 fine.

Its processor on the other hand is lacking

Jon Miller

Akron · August 23, 2001, 12:57

I got my notebook from dell too and it runs at 1600x1200

Dell makes great notebooks, and not too expensive either, though compaq is the least expensive of all.
If I try doing that with my desktop, everything becomes microscopic though. I have that set at 1152x864.

DaveV · August 23, 2001, 13:36

Dave: Boss, the guys at Apolyton say I should get a new notebook.

Boss: Will it be compatible with your docking station? Will it have two serial ports? Will it run your work-related apps?

Dave: Who cares? As long as it runs Civ 3...

Cookie Monster · August 23, 2001, 15:08

Quote:

from DaveV
Who cares? As long as it runs Civ 3...

ancient · August 23, 2001, 15:52

i'll hopefully be getting a dell inspiron 8100, should be able to handle it fine.. Ultraxga+TFT screen.. native 1400x1500

Inverse Icarus · August 23, 2001, 15:55

blah @ dell and ever other large lobbying cooperation.

build your own. get debian in there. open source fo life foo!

Bereta_Eder · August 23, 2001, 16:39

Roman nice to see you back

Roman · August 23, 2001, 18:05

Thanks for the warm welcome back from the community.

It rather an unpleasant that after three months without the internet, I come back to uni, log on to the through my notebook and one of the first things I find out is that I will not actually be able to play the game (new notebook, even of the cheaper variety is way too expensive).

Worst of all my computer is sufficient to runn civ III in all other respects (I have AMD K6-2, 475MHz CPU, 64MB RAM, etc. but only 800 times 600 resolution - one of the few specs that cannot be upgraded. grrrr)

ancient · August 23, 2001, 18:17

hey, why not jus buy a cheapass moniter?

Roman · August 23, 2001, 18:46

Hey ancient, that is an ingenious idea!! Many thanks - you restored some hope in me.

BTW: How much do you think could a monitor capable of displaying the required resolution cost?

ancient · August 23, 2001, 18:52

maybe if you could find a good deal $80 if not $150-200 (us)

Darkknight · August 23, 2001, 19:31

Quote:

Originally posted by ancient
hey, why not jus buy a cheapass moniter?

Just about to say the smae myself

I use an old 1024*768 monitor hooked to the laptop which also has 1024*768 but I hate staring at an LCD monitor for hours on end.

Not sure but an old cheap one like mine would be max £50 ($60)
Good new monitor is around £250 - £300.

August 23, 2001, 19:45

Don't, I repeat DON'T, buy a Dell notebook. They are complete garbage. I used to work at Dell, so I can't tell you why you should not (I signed a form . . .), but I cn tell you don't do it! I don't know which notebook you should buy, but I know that notebook isn't a Dell.

I better be able to play Civ3 while travelling

And I better be able to play without lugging my 17" monitor around (how would I power that thing on a plane anyway?). What, is Firaxis promoting work and productivity over gaming now?

java4me · August 23, 2001, 19:55

Mister Pleasant,

I bought a dell laptop back in december 2000 and it runs fine with 1024 x 768. The new ones can even do better because they have the new GeForce2Go card installed in them.

donarumo · August 24, 2001, 09:49

Quote:

Originally posted by DaveV

Boss: Will it be compatible with your docking station? Will it have two serial ports? Will it run your work-related apps?

Just tell your boss that Civ3 is just a complex business simulation.

Adm.Naismith · August 24, 2001, 11:02

Quote:

Originally posted by Mister Pleasant
Don't, I repeat DON'T, buy a Dell notebook. They are complete garbage. I used to work at Dell, so I can't tell you why you should not (I signed a form . . .), but I cn tell you don't do it! I don't know which notebook you should buy, but I know that notebook isn't a Dell.

I better be able to play Civ3 while travelling

Point is Dell in Italy is probably the best "notebook for the money" if you would a decent graphic card (GeForce2go).

I would like to have Civ III running on my future personal notebook just because of my daily commute by train.

My company doesn't allow to install personal sw on business notebook (1024*768), but my current personal notebook is (800*600) so I'm out on the cold

Why Firaxis isn't able to squeeze Civ III on a Palm M505 colour is beyond me...