Andrew Tiponi Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Hi everyone, I've been having difficulty in starting this new topic as I tried to choose appropriate location but start a new thread was not available, it was only available in this category. Right, I'm thinking of purchasing a laptop and I would like to know what laptop I should purchase in terms of specifications. I know that secondlife has minimum system requirements. I'm mainly thinking about the video card. With desktops you can upgrade and install a video card, is this the case with a laptop? Obviously I want to try and go for a laptop that has one of the video cards recommended under secondlife minimum system requirements but I don't know if this is possible. My budget is around the £700.00 mark for a new laptop. I would be grateful for any advice on this matter. Many thanks. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeWillian Wylie Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Not sure if this is what you wanted (and frankly how updated these are) but here is the minimum and recommended requirements https://secondlife.com/my/support/system-requirements/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge Erin Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Hello Holy WikiSL http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Choosing_a_computer Have Fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Tiponi Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 Hi, that's ok, I have the minimum system requirements but thanks for those. Andrew WeeWillie Wylie wrote: Not sure if this is what you wanted (and frankly how updated these are) but here is the minimum and recommended requirements https://secondlife.com/my/support/system-requirements/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Tiponi Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 Jorge Erin wrote: Hello Holy WikiSL http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Choosing_a_computer Have Fun Hi Jorge, many thanks for that information:) Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medhue Simoni Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Generally, you can not change the video card in a laptop. For the money you want to spend, you should be able to get a decent video card in a laptop. Try to get an Nvidia card tho, maybe a 210 or higher. The last time I look at the card they suggested, none were even on the market anymore, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Tiponi Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 Medhue Simoni wrote: Generally, you can not change the video card in a laptop. For the money you want to spend, you should be able to get a decent video card in a laptop. Try to get an Nvidia card tho, maybe a 210 or higher. The last time I look at the card they suggested, none were even on the market anymore, lol. Hi Medhue, many thanks for that information. I will decide what to do then whether I go for a laptop or just install a high spec video card in my desktop system. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreX86 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 You could purchase the Alienware M11x which comes with a desktop equivelant graphics card, the NVIDIA 335M w/1GB ram, this card is VERY powerful. It would be considered on the high end of the "class 2" graphics cards available in the mobile gaming market. There are 6 classes in mobile graphics. The only issue with this laptop is that is has an 11" in screen so if you were using this with an external monitor it would not be a problem. This laptop is selling for $599 or 836(GBD). That is a pretty good deal considering it normally sells for $200 more... maybe they are trying to get rid of them? When looking at laptops make sure you get one with a dedicated graphics card that hs 512 ram, AIM for 1GB if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreX86 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 You might also get some more info on another post http://community.secondlife.com/t5/Machinima/Best-Computers-and-or-Graphic-Cards-for-Filming/m-p/705829/highlight/false#M19 I found this site which gives a list of graphics cards in order of speed, arranged by class. So if you find a laptop you like, you can compare it to this list. I would recommend getting a laptop with a graphics card that is rated at class 2 at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Tiponi Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 AndreX86 wrote: You could purchase the Alienware M11x which comes with a desktop equivelant graphics card, the NVIDIA 335M w/1GB ram, this card is VERY powerful. It would be considered on the high end of the "class 2" graphics cards available in the mobile gaming market. There are 6 classes in mobile graphics. The only issue with this laptop is that is has an 11" in screen so if you were using this with an external monitor it would not be a problem. This laptop is selling for $599 or 836(GBD). That is a pretty good deal considering it normally sells for $200 more... maybe they are trying to get rid of them? When looking at laptops make sure you get one with a dedicated graphics card that hs 512 ram, AIM for 1GB if you can. Hi Andre, thanks for that extensive information, that's great. I will think about that now and see what I want to do, thanks again:) Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Tiponi Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 AndreX86 wrote: You might also get some more info on another post http://community.secondlife.com/t5/Machinima/Best-Computers-and-or-Graphic-Cards-for-Filming/m-p/705829/highlight/false#M19 I found this site which gives a list of graphics cards in order of speed, arranged by class. So if you find a laptop you like, you can compare it to this list. I would recommend getting a laptop with a graphics card that is rated at class 2 at least. Hi Andre, thanks again for the information you have provided and the website link:) Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantyboykristin Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Second Life's minimum requirements are hopelessly outdated.. The video cards are circa 2005. Which current generation graphics cards (2012) would be a minimum for SL, and which would be a good recommend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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