will my pc run 2k11 smoothly on max settings

[miamiheat2010]

i will be buying a new computer soon (maybe early next year) and i want to know if the computer i am getting will run max settings with no lag.
Processor


Intel Core i3-370M Processor (2.4GHz, Dual Core/4 Threads, 3MB L3 Cache)




Operating System
A system with a 64-bit operating system (Genuine Windows® 7) can handle larger amounts of information than a 32-bit system. Since it can use more RAM—4 GB and up—a 64-bit computer can be more responsive when you're running lots of programs at once.

[JaoSming]

we need to know about the video card/graphics setup before we can try and help.

[miamiheat2010]

15.6 inch High Definition LED Display (1366 x 768) with anti-glare
6-Cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Wireless 802.11 b/g/n/BT3.0 Networking Combo Card
Intel® HD Graphic
London Slate
8X DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive
Adobe® Reader X
Integrated HD Webcam and Digital Array Mic with Dell Webcam Central
Vostro 1540 BTX
DAO Brown Regional Base Components
CAAR1505_005- FGA - [FG0026]
UMA 65W Adapter
Keyboard with Gesture Touchpad

thts all i got for now will i be able to run the game

[JaoSming]

Intel® HD Graphic

Probably not well. Intel graphics aren't, well, good. You might be able to play the game on the lowest settings but that'd be it.

You'll want to look for a laptop with a dedicated graphics card that is either ATI or Nvidia. And even then, try to get one that doesn't have mobility or mobile or an M in the graphics name.

[bowdown]

I have a laptop with the same Graphics card and I get around 30 FPS at the lowest setting.

[miamiheat2010]

Acer Aspire 15.6" Laptop PC (AS5253-BZ481) with 250GB Hard Drive, 2GB Memory - Black

Screen Size: 15.6 "
Maximum Resolution: 1366 x 768
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Aspect Ratio
Display Features: Widescreen, LED Display
Computer Features: Integrated Microphone, Standard Keyboard, Numeric Keypad, Touchpad
Processor Brand: AMD
Processor Speed: Up to 1.0 Ghz
Processor Type: AMD Dual-Core Processor C-50
Cache Memory Installed Capacity: 1MB L2 Cache
System Bus Speed: Up to 1000 Mhz
System RAM: 2 GB
Memory RAM Type: DDR3
Maximum RAM Supported: 8 GB
Total RAM Slots Free: 0 Free/2 Total
RAM Configuration: 1x2048MB
Data Storage Capacity: 250GB Hard Drive Capacity
Hard Drive Speed: 5400 RPM
Data Storage Drive Interface: SATA
Built-In Graphics Card Model: ATI Radeon HD 6250
Graphics Memory Capacity: 256 MB Dedicated
Optical Drive Type: Double Layer, DVD±R/RW
Maximum Read Speeds: DVD-RAM 5x, CD-ROM 24x, DVD-ROM 8x
Maximum Write Speeds: DVD-RAM 5x, CD-R 24x
Maximum Rewrite Speeds: DVD±RW 8x, CD-RW 24x, DVD+RW 8x, DVD-RW 6x
Wired Technology: 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN
Wired Connectivity: USB 2.0
Wireless Technology: Wi-Fi Enabled
Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Number of USB 2.0 Ports: 3
Built-In Card Reader Type: 2-in-1 Card Reader

how about this computer is it any better thn the last one

[JaoSming]

better but not great, only 256mb graphics card (although it is dedicated) and only 2 gigs of ram hurts.

what's your price range with this? Does it need to be a laptop or can you get a desktop instead (which will be cheaper)?

[miamiheat2010]

lol my price range is only 450 dollars because im in school and dont have a job yet will it run better if i buy 2k9 instead

[JaoSming]

I dont know if you'll be able to find a laptop that runs current games on max settings in that price range.


However, you could build a computer within that price range that could, and possibly find a desktop within that that could too.

[miamiheat2010]

I have a laptop with the same Graphics card and I get around 30 FPS at the lowest setting.

hows is the gameplay like does it keep lagging on the lowest settings?

[bowdown]

Yeah it is not the most ideal. It is manageable but it is hard to get your shot timing right sometimes and it just does not give a satisfying feeling after a while.

[karlsanada10]

450 dollars?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6834101252

[miamiheat2010]

450 dollars?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6834101252

the price isnt that bad will it allow me to play nba 2k11 max settings without lag

[karlsanada10]

Not max, I think. Laptop within that price range can just play like medium setting. You can save up for 1K for a good laptop. but then 1K for a DESKTOP is already beast, just sayin'

[wicked waway]

run FRAPS and see how much fps you get..ideally it should be 60fps to be considered smooth gameplay. 30-40fps is what I call borderline smooth although some would say they are ok with lower esp those who havent experience playing with good fps (hell I know someone playing FSX at 10fps and he says its smooth lol)

[benji]

If you have $450 to spend, don't buy a fucking laptop, you can't run shit on a $450 laptop. Intel graphics are even worse.

You can with some effort and re-appropriation play modern console ports at an adequate level for $450 on a desktop.

run FRAPS and see how much fps you get..ideally it should be 60fps to be considered smooth gameplay. 30-40fps is what I call borderline smooth although some would say they are ok with lower esp those who havent experience playing with good fps (hell I know someone playing FSX at 10fps and he says its smooth lol)

How will he run FRAPS on a computer he has yet to own?

[miamiheat2010]

i have a modern day console which is my xbox 360 but i want 2k on a pc so i can modd it

[karlsanada10]

@miamiheat: No ENB(?) for you then. Like I said 450 dollars is not enough to max the game.

@wickedaway: Beats me, playing NBA 2k11 on 15-20FPS. And it's smooth.lol.

[wicked waway]

Well its not..you just got used to it

Just like this..

Yeah it is not the most ideal. It is manageable but it is hard to get your shot timing right sometimes and it just does not give a satisfying feeling after a while.

I know how it feels though as I played through crysis on low fps (sub 30s) and thought it was smooth till I upgraded and got to play in 60fps range and felt the difference. Also I remember way back in the NBA Live 05 days when we played it in my friend's PC with integrated graphics..I swear it was low fps as the response was delayed (say shooting has a millisecond or so delay) compared to my rig then

[karlsanada10]

@wickedaway: I know. I'm used to it. On everygame. I always low FPS. Sucky laptop is sucky.

[miamiheat2010]

ive decided that im going to save up to 700 dollars and i found a computer with these specs SI FX620DX-256US Notebook Intel Core i5 2410M(2.30GHz) 15.6" 6GB Memory 640GB HDD DVD Super Multi NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M is it any good for playing 2k
or
lenovo IdeaPad Y570 (08622MU) Notebook Intel Core i5 2410M(2.30GHz) 15.6" 4GB Memory DDR3 1333 750GB HDD 5400rpm DVD±R/RW NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M

[karlsanada10]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6834230096

ASUS A53 Series A53SV-XE2 Notebook Intel Core i5 2410M(2.30GHz) 15.6" 6GB Memory DDR3 1333 750GB HDD 5400rpm DVD Super Multi NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M

I think it's almost the same.

[whbro]

ive decided that im going to save up to 700 dollars and i found a computer with these specs SI FX620DX-256US Notebook Intel Core i5 2410M(2.30GHz) 15.6" 6GB Memory 640GB HDD DVD Super Multi NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M is it any good for playing 2k
or
lenovo IdeaPad Y570 (08622MU) Notebook Intel Core i5 2410M(2.30GHz) 15.6" 4GB Memory DDR3 1333 750GB HDD 5400rpm DVD±R/RW NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M

540m is a beast!! go go go !! (and with gt555m you can hook up your tv with your lenovo and play at full hd in high/max settings..)

[2Kstealscash]

This is currently the best deal on a gaming laptop. The Asus K53TA-BBR6 at BestBuy http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+Laptop+/+AMD+A-Series+Processor+/+15.6%22+Display+/+4GB+Memory+/+500GB+Hard+Drive+-+Brown+Suit/2881042.p?id=1218360613837&skuId=2881042&cmp=RMX&ref=06&loc=01&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=2881042

Specs
AMD Quad-Core A6-3400M 1.4GHz APU
4GB DDR3
500GB HDD
15.6" 1366x768 LED-backlit Hgh-Definition Widescreen Dsplay
1GB AMD Radeon 6650 Graphics
Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive
WiFi N
6-cell Battery
Windows 7 Premium

But what some people don't realize is that it actually has two video cards as shown here
http://translate.google.com/translate?tl=EN&sl=HR&hl=EN&js=y&prev=hp&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.itsvet.com%2Ftekst%2Fasus-k53ta%2F5037%2F

[wicked waway]

I dont know how you can call a 540m a "beast" when technically its slower than a desktop 9600GT and I just read in the other thread that the 9600GT cannot run this game in high settings..

540M
http://www.geforce.com/Hardware/GPUs/ge ... ifications
9600GT
http://www.geforce.com/Hardware/GPUs/ge ... ifications

On second thought, I just realized my wife's laptop (acer 4743g) has a 540m lol..maybe I should see it for myself then