Emp75 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 So I decided to purchase Dragon Age Origins off steam and I looked at the specs. The recommended graphics card is: ATI 3850 512 MB or NVidia 8800GTS 512MB or greater.My cousin told me that my graphics card (ATI Mobility Radeon HD 6550) is worse. Is that true? And how would you guys rate my graphics card? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldJoe Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Yes, it's not as powerful. But since it's a laptop you will have to make do with it and just play the game on the best setting possible. J'adore aussi le sexe et les snuff moviesJe trouve que ce sont des purs moments de vieJe ne me reconnais plus dans les gensJe suis juste un cas désespérantEt comme personne ne viendra me réclamerJe terminerai comme un objet retrouvé Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxiSyn Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-hd-6950-1gb-geforce-gtx-560-ti-gaming-graphics-card,2857-7.html Check that site out, they're pretty good on testing card and everything. Your card isn't on the chart anymore :( but it will give you a good idea of what to look for. Quest cape first Achieved 29JAN2009, Re-Achieved 15SEP2011, Cook cape Achieved 12APR2009 (Easter 2009)Strength Cape Achieved 20NOV2010Now offering assists for 97 Farming, 97 Smithing, and 97 Herblore, PM me in-game!!!Proud U.S. Navy Sailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emp75 Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 Is installing your own graphics card in a laptop difficult? And what is a mid-high range graphics card that is not ridiculously overpriced? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbrideau Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 You can't change the graphics card in most laptops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxiSyn Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 You can't change the graphics card in most laptops. ^ As far as i know this is true because on most laptops the graphics card/chipset is integrated into the motherboard, therefore cant replace/upgrade :blink: . Some of the newer, high-end gaming laptops I've seen do have a dedicated card, that *MIGHT* be replaceable. :thumbsup: Quest cape first Achieved 29JAN2009, Re-Achieved 15SEP2011, Cook cape Achieved 12APR2009 (Easter 2009)Strength Cape Achieved 20NOV2010Now offering assists for 97 Farming, 97 Smithing, and 97 Herblore, PM me in-game!!!Proud U.S. Navy Sailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emp75 Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 Oh, well this sucks then lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swagcake Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 my laptop is just a standard use one, but it has an HD graphics card that supports most new games :D Go Chicago Bears! "Look, if you had one shot, or one opportunityTo seize everything you ever wanted-One momentWould you capture it or just let it slip?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neomop Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Actually most dedicated laptop GPU's are integrated on the motherboard too. It just means that it has it's own RAM to run off on. There's really no easy workaround other than buying a new laptop if you're trying to upgrade mobile graphics chips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobgoblinpie Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 It depends on what laptop you have really. Since you have a 6550, I don't expect it to be able to be changed. Even on higher end laptops it's not simple, thermal design and power compromises mean you have limited choice. POH Agility Course, Please Support! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomster Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 One laptop site puts it in the "tier 2" class, and it could run all but one of their test games at acceptable frame rate, though not at maxed settings. http://dragonage.bioware.com/info/demo/ - Demo (though looks like it's 2, rather than "origins") launches Feb 22, so try the demo and see how that runs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasignhagj Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I think you're forgetting this is a Ati 6550, as in it's a whole naming cycle old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runed1 Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Though it may be out of your price range/desire for a project, I'd recommend building a new computer. Buying all the parts yourself will cost you $500-$700 and you will make a good system IF you do it correctly. Ask for help and a lot of it. They can be upgraded as time goes by as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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