will this laptop run p99

[senna]

My laptop bit the dust last night and I need to go as cheap as possible. Yes, im a pc noob. Will this suffice? my budget is right around 300$

http://www.walmart.com/ip/HP-Winter-...ystem/21634588

[Lyra]

I like the Toshiba from Walmart for that price. Let me see if I can find a link.

[Lyra]

I like AMD

I bought this for my daughter (the daughter that doesn't require the mac pro) when it was on sale for just over $300

Zero problems

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Toshiba-Sa...ystem/22863054

[Freakish]

SpecificationsTop of Page
Platform: PC
Primary Color: Blue
Processor Brand: AMD
Processor Type: AMD E-300 Accelerated Processor
Processor Speed: 1.30 GHz
System Ram: 2 GB
Maximum Memory Expansion: 8GB RAM
Hard Drive Size: 320 GB
Laptop Screen Size: 15.6"
Screen Type: HD
Resolution: BrightView LED-Backlit Display (1366 x 768)
Graphics Card: AMD Radeon HD 6310 with 948MB
Multi Media Drive: SuperMulti DVD Burner
Card Reader Type: 2-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Network Connection: 10/100 Fast Ethernet & 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN
Connector Type: 1 x DC-in, 1 x Ethernet, 1 x HDMI, 1 x Headphone, 1 x Microphone, 3 x USB 2.0, 1 x VGA
Operating System: Windows 8
Accessories Included: Power Cord,Battery
Model No.: 2000-2b09wm
Shipping Weight (in pounds): 7.05
Product in Inches (L x W x H): 14.8 x 9.72 x 1.41
Walmart No.: 550863211


I don't see why there would be an issue. Has a 320GB Hard drive (plenty of space to install), 2GB DDR3 RAM (In 1999 the recommended was 256MB until Luclin), a dedicated graphics card and any modern processor should have the power for EQ.

[Swish]

Support and Warranty:

1-year limited hardware warranty
Restore discs are not included (unless specified by supplier). We recommend you use the installed software to create your own restore and backup DVD the first week you use the computer.

It looked good, but I always get a bit worried if a 1 year manufacturer's guarantee isn't there... what does "limited hardware" mean? They'll fix a broken USB port but not a hard drive? Not a camp lawyer but it smacks of ambiguity [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

If its just for casual use it'll probably be okay, but don't do what I did with my laptop and have it on and torrenting 24/7...3 years and its worn into the ground, barely plays P99 and often freezes when playing.

[senna]

Originally Posted by Swish [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

It looked good, but I always get a bit worried if a 1 year manufacturer's guarantee isn't there... what does "limited hardware" mean? They'll fix a broken USB port but not a hard drive? Not a camp lawyer but it smacks of ambiguity [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

If its just for casual use it'll probably be okay, but don't do what I did with my laptop and have it on and torrenting 24/7...3 years and its worn into the ground, barely plays P99 and often freezes when playing.

That's what's happening with my current laptop. Has good specs but lags into the ground playing any game even p99.

My experience with laptops seems to be they just hit a wall after 2 years.