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Most importantly:
What type of CPU is it?
Pentium 4?
Core 2?
Core i?
What model Radeon?
Radeon HD ____
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laptops have like half the performance than a desktop of same hardware. i have a x4 955 @3.7ghz /w hd 5770 and its still demanding (minor slowdowns) ratchet & clank series games really require a decent processor
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10-05-2011, 06:44 AM
(This post was last modified: 10-05-2011, 06:46 AM by Rezard.)
Laptops are typically weaker, come with their own potential issues, and are most often not equipped for gaming. This is not saying that any and all are not capable, but you'll tend to find yourself on the lower side of what's out there, while PS2 emulation requires the higher side of things in general.
Now, to say "laptops have like half the performance than a desktop of same hardware" does imply the right idea (i.e. a GeForce 9600 GT is considerably better than the 9600M GT), but it isn't always that far off. In some cases, like a CPU of the same arch and same Ghz, there isn't a real difference to speak of.
Simply put, you'll face more obstacles when going for PS2 emulation on a laptop, including higher prices to have the performance of a cheaper desktop.
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laptop is dwarf computer and has disadvantage because it's a small computer,small powerhouse then performance is a mimimun and less heat ventilation.
standard desktop has a all-out performance engine especially on maximum heat ventilation...and the maximum powerhouse as well.
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10-05-2011, 09:08 PM
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In present time, only middle and high end notebook meigh play pcsx2 with decent/full FPS except very demanding games and capable to use at least 2x native res and of course since MTVU hack and other speedhacks have significant help for Triple/Quadcore cpu. My expectation for 2012 year we may see significant step especially with new gpu 28nm then many low-middle notebook user can play pcsx2 well in many games with 2x-3x and more native res can be used.
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>> Emulation speed differs for each game. There will be some you can run fast easily, but others will simply require more powerfull hardware <<.