Sorry if this is in the wrong section, but does anyone know if a laptop will run well with an intel core i5 processor, bit an integrated graphics card? I'm trying to find one that will run minecraft well but is under $500. Here are the two I'm trying to decide between:
Actually, forum members can't help you with which computers run Minecraft. Monster computers have crapped the bed running Minecraft. Crappy computers have become the darling of the village. It could also depend on what is in the startup, background apps opened after startup and etc. There are just too many variables. I am running Minecraft at 45-50 FPS (with optifine) with a Dell Laptop 1425, with integrated graphics.
Sorry if this is in the wrong section, but does anyone know if a laptop will run well with an intel core i5 processor, bit an integrated graphics card? I'm trying to find one that will run minecraft well but is under $500. Here are the two I'm trying to decide between:
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I can't decide because I've heard Asus is better for gaming, but an NVIDEA graphics card would run minecraft better. Which one should I go with?
PAandW,
I have a 2 year old laptop with an i5 (2nd gen) with both the Intel 3000 Integrated Graphics that come with the CPU, as well as an nVidea 525M card. Using Optimus (comes with nVidea card) you can run applications using only the IG or only the 525M. Minecraft runs great under both conditions. I think the fan comes on a lot less frequently with the IG.
Lenovo is selling the E430 right now with an i7 (3rd gen) with the Intel 4000 Integrated Graphics only for $499 right now. If you can deal with the 13?? x 768 screen, I think you should seriously consider it.
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The integrated chip in the Intel processor are not that bad. If you get a i5 2500 or i7 2600 or the newer generation iCore you should be fine to play the game with FPS of roughly 20-40 if you are lucky.
If you really want some better performance in minecraft look for a laptops with a Geforce GTX 550M, an i5 processor and around 4-6 Gb of ram in it. It should still be relativly inexpensive since this card is not high end but you should definatly achieve awesome performance in minecraft. You could even play almost all most recent game.
But to try and help, is it really necessary that you use a laptop? If you can, a desktop would be much better for games. In my experience, laptops are slower and can heat up to uncomfortable temperatures anywhere from 15-30 minutes into playing. A desktop has much better cooling and more space to upgrade your parts if you ever feel the need.
Asus: 4gb RAM
500gb hardrive
intel core i5 processor
Integrated graphics card
Intel: 4gb RAM
500 gb hardrive
Intel core i5 processor
NVIDEA graphics card
I can't decide because I've heard Asus is better for gaming, but an NVIDEA graphics card would run minecraft better. Which one should I go with?
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PAandW,
I have a 2 year old laptop with an i5 (2nd gen) with both the Intel 3000 Integrated Graphics that come with the CPU, as well as an nVidea 525M card. Using Optimus (comes with nVidea card) you can run applications using only the IG or only the 525M. Minecraft runs great under both conditions. I think the fan comes on a lot less frequently with the IG.
Lenovo is selling the E430 right now with an i7 (3rd gen) with the Intel 4000 Integrated Graphics only for $499 right now. If you can deal with the 13?? x 768 screen, I think you should seriously consider it.
If you really want some better performance in minecraft look for a laptops with a Geforce GTX 550M, an i5 processor and around 4-6 Gb of ram in it. It should still be relativly inexpensive since this card is not high end but you should definatly achieve awesome performance in minecraft. You could even play almost all most recent game.
http://www.minecraftforum.net/forum/30-computers-software-technology/
But to try and help, is it really necessary that you use a laptop? If you can, a desktop would be much better for games. In my experience, laptops are slower and can heat up to uncomfortable temperatures anywhere from 15-30 minutes into playing. A desktop has much better cooling and more space to upgrade your parts if you ever feel the need.