Will a laptop be good for gaming?
930358
Maybe.  The answer doesn't depend on whether your computer is a laptop or desktop.  The graphics card that comes with the computer is the important question.  In order to save money, space, and heat (a killer for laptops), many manufacturers do not include a good graphics card on their laptops.  That means the computer has to handle graphics along with everything else it is doing.  Visually complex games will not run well on a laptop like that.  But high-end laptops often have good graphics cards and can run games very well.\n\nGood luck!!
78918
It all depends on what applications you intend to run on it. Games and heavy duty graphics programs may run better with more RAM.
1120809
the processor is REALLY slow, screen tiny, video card is junk, all you can do on it is go on the internet, music, but not at the same time....homework. the Ram is good, but i would just buy a desktop that's a lot better for a little more.\naround 600 bucks you can get a good one that can run music and the internet well, but games will be ok...
298150
Windows 2000 and Windows XP should be fine if you not intent to run heavy program like gaming. But recommand you upgrade your RAM to 512MB, it make your programs run smooth.
937579
It really depends on your laptops specs. It has to have a good enough graphics card, enough memory, and a fast enough processor. \n\nHere are the Minimum Requirements:\n    * Microsoft® Windows® XP SP2 / Vista\n    * PC with 1 GHz equivalent or higher processor\n    * 256 MB of system RAM for Windows XP SP2 / 512 MB Vista\n    * 14 GB available hard disk space\n    * DVD-ROM drive\n    * 32 MB DirectX 9 compatible video card required\n    * Sound card, speakers or headphones required for audio\n    * Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device\n    * 56.6 Kbps or better modem for online play
158915
get a laptop with a good pentium processor
974905
NO!\n\nIntegrated graphics is a no go for that heavy piece of game.\n\nBuy a laptop that has GeForce 7XXX go (7300 and up), or ATI Mobility Radeon X1XXX (1600 and up) with a DEDICATED (not shared) memory of 256 MB or more. Its a very heavy game, unless you want to play on lower detail. Even those laptop cards might not be powerful enough (will be kind of choppy). Buy a desktop with a sparkling new GeForce 8800GTX!\n\ngood luck!
1072955
look at like the Dell XPS etc. They do a lot, but they'll eat a battery in nothing flat. How much on-the-road high end graphics do you think you'll be doing, anyway?
1041228
unfortunately ,laptops are a bad purchase for anyone wanting to play games,infact i hate laptops,there overpriced and have rubbish components,unless you pay over £1500 for a top notch model\n       graphic card upgrades are not possible in laptops as most graphics in laptops are built into the unit,companys like nvidia make cards which are shipped to the manufacturers and put into the laptop at the factory\n       all i can suggest is that you download the latest drivers for your existing card and update your direct x files,by visiting http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/default.mspx,and see how you go,but if i were you ,i would try to sell your laptop(you can get good prices if you have a decent processor and adequate ram),and invest in a gaming tower,so you can upgrade your graphics whenever you want,but make sure you get a pci-express system as this is the latest graphics interface,with twice as much bandwith as the agp interface(agpx8,,,,,pci-express x16)\n         good luck
1115445
laptops are usually not meant to play games (in general they have weaker graphics card, so you have to look carefully because they are not easily upgradable like desktops), so that may be why you are experiencing slow downs. Older games will work better on the laptop, unless you know that the graphics card is strong enough.\n\nAlso with a laptop, a too graphically intense game will drain your batteries out really fast in conjunction with overheating your computer. So pick your game wisely and enjoy your trip.
95565
It does not make the graphics "bad" but it will have a negative impact on the performance, speed-wise.  Generally on a lapop this should not matter; laptops are usually not used for heavy gaming, and using the system memory as opposed to video memory will help save battery life.
1095162
actually, right now is a bad time to buy a laptop, i would wait a few months for intel's next-gen merom core duo which will be a 64-bit supported processor (unlike the current yonah core duos)\n\nanyways, less than $1000 won't get u much when it comes to a laptop.\n\ncpu: either intel pentium m centrino, amd turion, or intel core duo (if possible)\n\nmemory: 1gb or higher (doesn't really matter what speed the memory is at because u probably won't be doin ne overclocking or such)\n\nvideo card: any will work since you aren't playing any games\n\naudio: if audio is a huge concern, you should buy a separate audio card to stick into the laptop. otherwise, most intel laptops come w/ an onboard HD audio chipset.\n\nmy reccomendation: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16834115245
380310
look at memory, sound card, processor speed, video card, and internet speed if they r all of da best den u will enjoy highly graphical games at thier best quality.
57897
i got my laptop at sams club. payed 1300 for it tax and all. It has a gig of ram and 100gig hardrive. Its an hp and has 128mb of memory devoted to graphics. its also a widescreen KILLER FOR GAMES. It a HP Pavillion Dv4000, and it also has a remote.. so try sam's club or cosco's
1029440
No such thing as too much, man. Your computer is perfect for that kind f gaming. The 7900 GT might not be as good as your current configuration.
1137403
Check you local library for June 2006 Consumer Reports magazine, they have reviews of laptops including reliability and service.  Be sure to get all the features you expect to need because laptops cannot be expanded the same as desktops. Get as much ram as you can afford.
260536
First, it depends on what tye of game you wish to play. If you planning on playing games that are featured on yahoo.com, or pogo.com something like that, any laptop will work. I would not use a laptop to play any graphic heavy game (possibly the alienware). If i were buying a computerr for a freshman in college, I would get a HP pavillion. They are very reliable and offer good tech support. I am a college student but I use a Mac, and they are not cheap. I had an HP laptop, and loved it.