Could I use a laptop?

10-25-2009, 04:04 PM #1

Just curious if this would work decently on a laptop. My computer does ok, but I really didn't buy it for gaming so it doesnt have the best processor and video card. basically what I am wanting is to buy a laptop capable of playing this very well that I can hook up to my HDTV. I am looking at:

Dell Studio XPS
Intel core i7 1.6ghz, 2.8 turbo mode
windows 7
4 gb ram
ati radeon 4670 1gb

then just plug it in to the tv via hdmi. let me know what you guys think, thanks.

extreme64 · 10-26-2009, 02:28 AM #2

The Processor is too weak

10-26-2009, 04:19 AM #3

thats what i was afraid of... thank you

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10-26-2009, 04:29 AM #4

That's a good gaming system. (Quad Core)
But dolphin will destroy it.
Also, the possibility of overclocking is out the window (Laptop)
Good Luck.

**boogerlad** · 10-26-2009, 04:50 AM #5

what? The processor is fine. A clarksfield class cpu/nehalem is fine. A e5XXX that runs most games fine would get crushed by the i7.

CacoFFF · 10-26-2009, 05:56 AM #6

Not that weak, if it goes turbo mode it will do fine.
Of course, i'd find a good way to cool that laptop before even running Dolphin.

**THELUKESTIR** · 10-27-2009, 08:39 AM #7

what? that cpu is great for dolphin... i mean sure the 1.6ghz isnt that great on an i7 even but still... in "turbo" mode you could get fantastic speeds if you cool it good enough