March 16, 2008

are these specs good for gaming?


Gateway NX860S

PRODUCT FEATURES

Rebate: $ 100 instant savings (reflected in the price, shortly promotion)

Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium � (32-bit) w / Home backup CD

Software: Microsoft Works 8.5

Mobile Technology: features Intel � Centrino � Duo Mobile Technology

Processor: Intel � Pentium � Mobile Dual-Core Processor T2060 (1.60 GHz, 533 MHz FSB, 2MB L2 Cache)

Memory: 1024MB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (2 modules of 512 MB)
< br> Hard disk: 60GB 5400rpm Serial ATA hard drive

Floppy Drive: 6-in-1 media card reader (Memory Stick �, MemoryStick Pro �, � MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital �, Mini Secure Digital � RS-Multimedia Card �)

Optical Drive: Integrated 24x/10x/24x CD-RW / DVD combo 8x

Extended Service Plan, including limited warranty: Notebook Value Service Plan -- 1 year parts / labour / no on-site / 1 year technical support

Expansion Slots: One PC Card Type II slot

External: (4) USB 2.0, VGA , S-Video (TV Out), IEEE 1394 (FireWire)

Screen: 17 "active matrix TFT WXGA (1440 x 900 max. Resolution)

Video: Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950

Keyboard and mouse: full-size keyboard w / integrated keyboard and 10-EZ � Pad pointing device

Multimedia Package: Integrated sound and stereo speakers, headphones / speaker jack , and microphone jacks

Speakers: External speakers not selected

Battery: 8 primary cell lithium-ion battery pack with AC and 1 year. limited warranty battery

Modem: 56K Modem V.92 Integrated

Network Adapter: Integrated Intel � 10/100/1000 Ethernet adapter

Internet Service Provider: Six months America Online � Internet access

Integrated Wireless Networking Adapter: Integrated Intel � wireless network card 802.11a/b/g

Part Number: 1014082R

Additional Software: Adobe � Acrobat Reader � 7.0 and Google Toolbar < br>
Security software: no security, select subscription






Technical Specifications complementary

Processor: < br> Intel � Pentium � Mobile Dual-Core Processor T2060 (1.60 GHz, 533 MHz FSB, 2MB L2 Cache)
Options
Intel � Core � 2 Duo Processor T5200 (1.60 GHz, 533 MHz FSB , 2MB L2 Cache)
Intel � Core � 2 Duo Processor T5600 (1.83 GHz, 667 MHz FSB, 2MB L2 Cache)
Intel � Core � 2 Duo T7200 (2.00 GHz, 667 MHz FSB, 4 MB L2 cache)

Chipset: Intel 945PM Chipset
with Discrete Graphics
Phoenix NoteBIOS 6.0
1 MB of flash ROM
SMBIOS (DMI) 2.3 Support Full ACPI support

Gateway supports recalibrating the battery learning
Support boot from USB storage devices / flash memory

Display:
17 "active matrix TFT WUXGA (1920 x 1200 max. Resolution)
Options
17 "active matrix TFT WXGA (1440 x 900 max. Resolution)
17" WSXGA Ultrabright TFT Active Matrix (1680 x 1050 max. Resolution) < br>
Controller:
supports 2.5 "Hard drives - SATA

Audio: Integrated
sound and stereo speakers
Chipset Audio-9250
SoundBlaster � Pro , MIDI and Windows � Sound System Compatible
3D Sound Support

I / O Ports:
A Type II PC Card slot Bus

VGA port IEEE 1394 (4-pin) < br> 4 USB ports version 2.0
Port
RJ-45 RJ-11 Port Power Input

6-in-1 Digital Card

Dimensions: 16
, 06 "x 10.89" x 1.24 "- 1.42"

Weight:
Env. w/6-Cell Battery 7.7 lb

Battery: < br> Primary 8-cell lithium ion battery pack with AC and 1 year. limited warranty battery
Common Gateway output 120W AC Adapter
100-240V Input Voltage
50/60 Hz frequency
Options
Primary 12-cell lithium ion battery pack with AC and 1 year. limited warranty

6 comments:

backup guy said...

(From old blog's comments)
Video: Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950

If you want to be a serious player, you need a dedicated video card. But the processing speed allows the video card is the real work when it comes to games.

backup guy said...

(From old blog's comments)
Non most games now more than a day in demand for power and better processor graphics card. just because it can run Vista house he still will not grow games. If you are a serious gamer try to opt for a Core 2 Extreme and GeForce 8800 GTX graphics card to push Direct X 10.

backup guy said...

(From old blog's comments)
If you want to run the high-end gaming avant-garde, this machine will probably not manage. Nevertheless, it will be perfect with approximately 90% of the remaining games on the market. should turn a game 2D well, 3D games, watch recommendations on the game itself.

backup guy said...

(From old blog's comments)
Very good for a laptop, but what do you mean by the game? If you mean high-end 1st person games ( Thief, Splinter Cell�), then no, 'fraid not. If you want to say big game (sims etc) then yes, they are.

What you need to keep in mind is that the graphics card in a laptop is built into the motherboard - you can not change it. Upscale games do not support this configuration (unless, of course, you can afford a laptop AlienWare which are constructed for the games mobile).

Before buying games, always check that it will work on your computer (and vice versa).

backup guy said...

(From old blog's comments)
Go buy it ... it's more than

backup guy said...

(From old blog's comments)
Perfect I think your pretty well defined for the purposes of average play games like the Sims or what the average player will play. However, if you want to play 3D games like Doom or Half Life Two Three, you will have to get a graphics card taking support (very expensive especially for a laptop.) Your hard drive is a kind of small wells because sometimes games take a big chuck. however, next to the graphics card, I think you are called to play almost all games on the market.

I note that you do not have an anti-virus and if you are going to play on the Internet or wireless network, you may need some. Do not worry about cost but because the programs that I am about to suggest is free. ones you get is AVG or Avast!. Each has advantages and disadvantages. Avast offers better protection (can run a scan boot), and better control over what you want to customize, but somewhat difficult to configure your computer and slows a little bit. AVG provides the best performance since easier on the RAM. Overall, I suggest that you get Avast for its protection and it is easier to be used.

Little or you choose, you will need to download the famous killer Personal Ad-Aware SE, killing almost all the virus found on your computer. You are not made Automatic Updates or scans, but you should still get it anyway. It is easy to update and run scans of the basic interface.

To prevent viruses or hackers to access your computer from the outset by a firewall known as Zone Alarm. It will give you control over who can access the Internet with your computer. On the positive side, it has a way of Thursday where demand will not bother you during the game but there are only two opportunities to deny or allow access to all programs. Overall, however, a good firewall to get, because it is easy to set up and you know what happens in and out of your computer. Once you get these programs (can be downloaded from the links I have listed in my sources) go your loan. Happy shooting!