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Posted April 09, 2010
I have a net book computer and I was wondering if anyone out there knew of any games that will work on it. Here are my computer details:
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System Information
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Time of this report: 4/8/2010, 16:20:55
Machine name: ACER-E817FAE0D8
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.091208-2036)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Acer
System Model: AOA150
BIOS: InsydeH2O Version v0.3309
Processor: Intel(R) Atom(TM) CPU N270 @ 1.60GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 1012MB RAM
Page File: 623MB used, 1807MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found

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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.
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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)
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Display Devices
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Card name: Mobile Intel(R) 945 Express Chipset Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) GMA 950
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27AE&SUBSYS_015B1025&REV_03
Display Memory: 224.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 600 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: igxprd32.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.4926 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 2/15/2008 16:12:06, 57344 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: igxpmp32.sys
Mini VDD Date: 2/15/2008 16:12:06, 5854752 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-64EE-11CF-AB60-5121A2C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x8086
Device ID: 0x27AE
SubSys ID: 0x015B1025
Revision ID: 0x0003
Revision ID: 0x0003
Video Accel:
Deinterlace Caps: n/a
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Not Available
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run
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Sound Devices
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Description: Realtek HD Audio output
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0268&SUBSYS_1025015B&REV_1001
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: RtkHDAud.sys
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5772 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 1/6/2009 22:00:08, 4968448 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0xF5F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 8000, 192000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 33, 32
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 33, 32
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run
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Sound Capture Devices
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Description: Realtek HD Audio Input
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: RtkHDAud.sys
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5772 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 1/6/2009 22:00:08, 4968448 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x41
Format Flags: 0xCC0
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Thanks ,
Heather
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Posted April 09, 2010
This list might prove useful.
However I'd take it with a grain of salt as I don't see how a netbook could play Flatout 1&2 and Half-Life 2 well....
Posted April 09, 2010
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kalirion: However I'd take it with a grain of salt as I don't see how a netbook could play Flatout 1&2 and Half-Life 2 well....

Half-Life 2 - System Requirements.
1.2 GHz processor, 256 MB RAM, DirectX 7 level graphics card, Internet connection (broadband or better recommended)
You don't see how a 1.6 GHz Atom with 1GB of RAM (the most basic of netbooks) couldn't run it? Keep in mind that it's most likely running at max 1024x600 resolution.
Post edited April 09, 2010 by Sielle
Posted April 09, 2010
I've played Counter Strike Source on a netbook before now, granted, it wasn't pretty and quite sluggish when the action got really, really heavy but otherwise it was fine.
Posted April 10, 2010
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Qbix: DOSBox requires 69-100 mb to run at my place.
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RafaelLopez: That is, if you're running very basic applications, or even just pure DOSBox. For a game that asked for 16MB RAM back in the days (say, Duke Nukem or Ultima VII), you do need a lot more than 100MB RAM to play decently (I can't tell the exact amount though).
Edit: and yes, I'm talking Windows, this might definitely differ on different systems.
Edit 2: wait a second, what the hell, did I just try to tell Qbix about DOSBox?! O.o You should throw a shoe at me for assuming to know more than you! But seriously, based on personal experience, 100MB RAM is totally out of the question here...although I know DOSBox feeds on CPU power.

I tested it with plain dosbox indeed, however most caches are initialized right on startup. There are ports of DOSBox on handheld computers which have 64 mb RAM. I am not saying that your observations are wrong, they just surprise me.
Posted April 10, 2010
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kalirion: However I'd take it with a grain of salt as I don't see how a netbook could play Flatout 1&2 and Half-Life 2 well....
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Sielle: Half-Life 2 - System Requirements.
1.2 GHz processor, 256 MB RAM, DirectX 7 level graphics card, Internet connection (broadband or better recommended)
You don't see how a 1.6 GHz Atom with 1GB of RAM (the most basic of netbooks) couldn't run it? Keep in mind that it's most likely running at max 1024x600 resolution.

Half-Life 2 played like shit on my Atom 1,6 Inte950 netbook. So yes, it ran, but I wouldn't call it fun.
Half Life 1 on the other hand (non Source) played very fast.
Posted April 10, 2010
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Sielle: What I wouldn't give for a 10.1 inch 1366x768 ion netbook.... The Acer 532g may be what I want but I can't find anything stating for certain what the screen resolution is.
Add to that all the Ion1 systems seem to be 11.6 inch, and any 10.1 inch systems are stuck with 1024x600 resolution.
Come on Acer give me the netbook that I want!
(Note I want a netbook due to the small form factor and battery life. I'd mainly use it as a PuTTY terminal when I'm on site, but I want to be able to play video's, flash, and small games)
If the Acer ends up not having the screen resolution I'll probably have to forgo the Ion and grab the HD version of the Dell Mini10. Would give me everything but Ion and a solid build.

Search for Sony VAIO W12 or Sony VAIO W11... 10" display, max resolution 1366x768. It's my gaming netbook (and webdesigninternetexplorerpreviewmachine) and I'm lovin' it. The only negative point is the loud fan, but it's okay for me.
Posted April 10, 2010
or just get a laptop you get more value for you money for the specs
Posted April 10, 2010
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darthcobley: or just get a laptop you get more value for you money for the specs

Agree. Netbooks are a fraud.
Post edited April 10, 2010 by KingofGnG
Posted April 10, 2010
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darthcobley: or just get a laptop you get more value for you money for the specs
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KingofGnG: Agree. Netbooks are a fraud.

Eh, netbooks are a niche product. For someone like me (a grad student) who needs it mostly for note taking in class, library, field education sites, ect., a netbook works great. Ultra-portable, good battery life. Throw a couple good old games on there, and life is good :)
They're not made to be dedicated gaming machines, by any means.
Posted April 10, 2010
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KingofGnG: Agree. Netbooks are a fraud.
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Ristar87: Eh, netbooks are a niche product. For someone like me (a grad student) who needs it mostly for note taking in class, library, field education sites, ect., a netbook works great. Ultra-portable, good battery life. Throw a couple good old games on there, and life is good :)
They're not made to be dedicated gaming machines, by any means.

Yes, they can have some usefulness to some type of customer, but the fact that companies still tend to sell them as notebook or even desktop replacements is a pure and simple fraud.
Posted April 10, 2010
If you can find me a laptop that's just as small and light without costing 3 times the cost of a netbook point it out to me.
Now don't get me wrong I don't think a netbook is any sort of replacement for a desktop or a gaming laptop but it does make a very good tool to supplement either, or both of the others. Something small I can throw into a field bag and hold in one arm for hours on end while troubleshooting a switch or router. If it's something I can pop open on a plane and watch some movies or play older games all the better. :)
Now I do realize that my needs for a system like that aren't the norm, but don't think that there aren't some people that actually can use something small, with long battery life.
Posted April 10, 2010
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Sielle: If you can find me a laptop that's just as small and light without costing 3 times the cost of a netbook point it out to me.
Now don't get me wrong I don't think a netbook is any sort of replacement for a desktop or a gaming laptop but it does make a very good tool to supplement either, or both of the others. Something small I can throw into a field bag and hold in one arm for hours on end while troubleshooting a switch or router. If it's something I can pop open on a plane and watch some movies or play older games all the better. :)
Now I do realize that my needs for a system like that aren't the norm, but don't think that there aren't some people that actually can use something small, with long battery life.

Acer Ferrari One.
Usual netbooks are a waste of money. I have one for 2 years now and it is by far the worst computer I have ever bought. (buying computers since the mid 80s so I am no noob)
Instead of spending 350 spend 50-150 more and get a machine that will serve you way better in all fields. Sure the 8-11 inch netbooks are smaller and lighter than 99% of the laptops, but GOD they are slow ass machines, with small keyboards, much lower battery life than advertised etc.
For taking into classes you are far better off getting a regular notepad. Seriously.
For the love of whatever you love, don't buy a netbook.
Posted April 10, 2010
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trusteft: Acer Ferrari One.
Usual netbooks are a waste of money. I have one for 2 years now and it is by far the worst computer I have ever bought. (buying computers since the mid 80s so I am no noob)
Instead of spending 350 spend 50-150 more and get a machine that will serve you way better in all fields. Sure the 8-11 inch netbooks are smaller and lighter than 99% of the laptops, but GOD they are slow ass machines, with small keyboards, much lower battery life than advertised etc.
For taking into classes you are far better off getting a regular notepad. Seriously.
For the love of whatever you love, don't buy a netbook.

Who said anything about classes? Last I checked most of the time when I'm configuring or troubleshooting networking equipment it's in a data center not a classroom.
Also how much processing power do you think I need to run PuTTY, Foxit Reader, and MS Word? Once again the Acer Ferrari One is bigger than I want for what I need. A netbook is NOT a replacement for a laptop (already have one of those, and a desktop) but rather a tool to help me work, and something I can easily travel with.
The Sony Viao W11/12 looks interesting. I wonder if a Crystal Broadcom HD card can be added to them.
Posted April 10, 2010
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Qbix: DOSBox requires 69-100 mb to run at my place.
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RafaelLopez: That is, if you're running very basic applications, or even just pure DOSBox. For a game that asked for 16MB RAM back in the days (say, Duke Nukem or Ultima VII), you do need a lot more than 100MB RAM to play decently (I can't tell the exact amount though).
Edit: and yes, I'm talking Windows, this might definitely differ on different systems.
Edit 2: wait a second, what the hell, did I just try to tell Qbix about DOSBox?! O.o You should throw a shoe at me for assuming to know more than you! But seriously, based on personal experience, 100MB RAM is totally out of the question here...although I know DOSBox feeds on CPU power.

Just tried Duke Nukem 3D, on a Dell D600 with WinXP SP3, 512mb ram, 1.6ghz and 32mb graphics, hooked up to a 24'' monitor. In full screen the performance suffered here and there, though I suspect that having to scale up to the monitor might cause some performance problems. Windowed mode was almost completely smooth. Memory usage, according to the task manager was at around 70mb and cpu load between 40% and 88%.
Posted April 10, 2010
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trusteft: Acer Ferrari One.
Usual netbooks are a waste of money. I have one for 2 years now and it is by far the worst computer I have ever bought. (buying computers since the mid 80s so I am no noob)
Instead of spending 350 spend 50-150 more and get a machine that will serve you way better in all fields. Sure the 8-11 inch netbooks are smaller and lighter than 99% of the laptops, but GOD they are slow ass machines, with small keyboards, much lower battery life than advertised etc.
For taking into classes you are far better off getting a regular notepad. Seriously.
For the love of whatever you love, don't buy a netbook.
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Sielle: Who said anything about classes? Last I checked most of the time when I'm configuring or troubleshooting networking equipment it's in a data center not a classroom.
Also how much processing power do you think I need to run PuTTY, Foxit Reader, and MS Word? Once again the Acer Ferrari One is bigger than I want for what I need. A netbook is NOT a replacement for a laptop (already have one of those, and a desktop) but rather a tool to help me work, and something I can easily travel with.
The Sony Viao W11/12 looks interesting. I wonder if a Crystal Broadcom HD card can be added to them.

RELAX BIG GUY! I didn't swear at you by mentioning classes. :)
I stand by what I said about netbooks.
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