06-15-2009, 02:10 AM
Hey all, I'm looking into getting a new, reasonably priced laptop. I'm pretty set on this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6834220483
Specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 2.53G (Can be OC'd to about 2.7, or so I've read. Probably more if needed, but I'm not too into overclocking)
4GB DDR2 RAM
NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GS (512MB DDR3)
Now, PS2 emulation isn't something I completely need to have, and to be honest, I'm only looking into having a few games run. Two off the top of my head:
Final Fantasy X and Kingdom Hearts 2 (Final Mix, if it makes a difference either way)
I know PCSX2 uses mostly CPU power, so that's why I'm wondering if a [Core 2 Duo] 2.53 GHz is too weak? I'm alright with a bit of slowdown every now and then, but if every single fight I get into (KH2 especially), I lag a bunch, then that's something I'd like to avoid.
I'm finally asking here because it's hard to get a full answer anywhere else. I've tried youtube videos but people say it lags because of recording software, or they aren't doing anything -intensive- in the video, etc. It's just hard to actually tell how the game really runs.
If anyone has any set-up similar, or some advice on the matter, that'd be awesome. Big thanks in advance. (And sorry for such a long post, haha)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6834220483
Specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 2.53G (Can be OC'd to about 2.7, or so I've read. Probably more if needed, but I'm not too into overclocking)
4GB DDR2 RAM
NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GS (512MB DDR3)
Now, PS2 emulation isn't something I completely need to have, and to be honest, I'm only looking into having a few games run. Two off the top of my head:
Final Fantasy X and Kingdom Hearts 2 (Final Mix, if it makes a difference either way)
I know PCSX2 uses mostly CPU power, so that's why I'm wondering if a [Core 2 Duo] 2.53 GHz is too weak? I'm alright with a bit of slowdown every now and then, but if every single fight I get into (KH2 especially), I lag a bunch, then that's something I'd like to avoid.
I'm finally asking here because it's hard to get a full answer anywhere else. I've tried youtube videos but people say it lags because of recording software, or they aren't doing anything -intensive- in the video, etc. It's just hard to actually tell how the game really runs.
If anyone has any set-up similar, or some advice on the matter, that'd be awesome. Big thanks in advance. (And sorry for such a long post, haha)