Read first: Will PCSX2 run fast on my computer?

[Pikasora]

All i can say that even I7 can barely handle games like FF or Kingdom Hearts or other more demanding games (not to mention MGS) on 60fps, so using hardwaremode with a good GPU is the best you can do.

[jesalvein]

How viable of a solution would that be compared to just having a proper graphics card? Would that limit the processor's capability to run the more demanding games?

To run mgs2 & mgs3 you need a desktop quad clocked around 3.5 ghz + a mid range gpu. Unfortunately, very few laptips are able to offer that for now.

[Manhattan Project]

To run mgs2 & mgs3 you need a desktop quad clocked around 3.5 ghz + a mid range gpu. Unfortunately, very few laptips are able to offer that for now.

Too bad, maybe the laptops get there eventually. Any rough estimates how long it might take for laptops to run the heavier PS2 games? Apparently the next micro architechture update from Intel has little effect on the CPU performance? I guess it comes down to the never ending story of waiting for the technology to advance a little further only to notice the next thing is just around the corner.

[Blyss Sarania]

Some laptops can already do pretty well, for around 650 dollars you can get one that will play MOST games(some with speedhacks). For games like MGS though, you need a beast. But there are laptops that can do it, but you will be spending ~1200 dollars.

[Nobbs66]

Some laptops can already do pretty well, for around 650 dollars you can get one that will play MOST games(some with speedhacks). For games like MGS though, you need a beast. But there are laptops that can do it, but you will be spending ~1200 dollars.

Later I'll do some testing on my laptop with games like Ratchet and Clank.

[TheFireSpirit14]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-15-6-...categoryid$pcmcat247400050000&cp=1&lp=1 will this run it?

[jesalvein]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-15-6-...9163970041&skuId=5829006&st=categoryid$pcmcat247400050000&cp=1&lp=1 will this run it?

it will run well low demanding games, will struggle a bit in medium demanding games, and you'll have a hard time with high demanding games

[Nobbs66]

It's ok. It's faster than my i5 4210U. It will struggle on the really demanding games, but the light to medium games will be fine.

[Rowinftw]

Graphics card: GTX 770
RAM: 8GB
CPU: FX-8320

I would also like to know if this is enough for dolphin emulator as well.

[Pikasora]

pcsx2: yes
dolphin: yes