PC graphics card help please.

[jhlip]

Hey, I am pretty ignorant about the power of my graphics card on my laptop and I can't switch it out. I have also had trouble finding a site that will explain the power of my card to me. Could anyone maybe give me an idea of how strong my card is? It is a Intel GMA 4500MHD.

 

[Supernova1138]

You have an older Intel Integrated Graphics Chipset. It's not too powerful, most current games will not run on it, or if they do you will not likely achieve acceptable framerates, even at the lowest possible settings.

What game is it that you are looking to play. If it's an older title or an MMO like WoW you might be able to play it.

 

[jhlip]

You have an older Intel Integrated Graphics Chipset. It's not too powerful, most current games will not run on it, or if they do you will not likely achieve acceptable framerates, even at the lowest possible settings.

What game is it that you are looking to play. If it's an older title or an MMO like WoW you might be able to play it.

Thanks. I wasn't looking for any specific game, just more of the recent games on the market. For instance, I am a Total War fan and I know there is a new game out, so I have no idea if that will work on this card, but from you told me, it sounds like new games such as that won't work.

 

[Supernova1138]

You have an older Intel Integrated Graphics Chipset. It's not too powerful, most current games will not run on it, or if they do you will not likely achieve acceptable framerates, even at the lowest possible settings.

What game is it that you are looking to play. If it's an older title or an MMO like WoW you might be able to play it.

Thanks. I wasn't looking for any specific game, just more of the recent games on the market. For instance, I am a Total War fan and I know there is a new game out, so I have no idea if that will work on this card, but from you told me, it sounds like new games such as that won't work.

If you are referring to Total War: Shogun II, then no it's not going to run on that laptop. I'd say the newest Total War game you have a shot at running on that laptop would probably be Medieval II, and I wouldn't expect much more than low settings for that game.

If you want to play anything recent on a laptop, you'll have to get a new one. Expect the spend at least $1000 to get any laptop that is capable of playing current titles on anything better than low settings. If you have a desktop, you would probably be better served getting a video card for that if you want to play current titles.

 

[jhlip]

You have an older Intel Integrated Graphics Chipset. It's not too powerful, most current games will not run on it, or if they do you will not likely achieve acceptable framerates, even at the lowest possible settings.

What game is it that you are looking to play. If it's an older title or an MMO like WoW you might be able to play it.

Thanks. I wasn't looking for any specific game, just more of the recent games on the market. For instance, I am a Total War fan and I know there is a new game out, so I have no idea if that will work on this card, but from you told me, it sounds like new games such as that won't work.

If you are referring to Total War: Shogun II, then no it's not going to run on that laptop. I'd say the newest Total War game you have a shot at running on that laptop would probably be Medieval II, and I wouldn't expect much more than low settings for that game.

If you want to play anything recent on a laptop, you'll have to get a new one. Expect the spend at least $1000 to get any laptop that is capable of playing current titles on anything better than low settings. If you have a desktop, you would probably be better served getting a video card for that if you want to play current titles.

Yeah, I figured games that recent wouldn't work on this thing. I won't be needing to replace this computer for at least another year, so I guess I will have to put some PC gaming on hold. Thanks for your help man, I really appreciate it.

 

[ReadyAmyFire]

I have a 2 year old 5870 which runs Fall of the Samurai pretty flawlessly on high with a few settings on Ultra, so you shouldn't need to go too crazy. Also, it's fantastic, I love that game.