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ballslurper47 Jun 23, 2017 @ 9:23am
Can I run this?
I have a standard laptop with i3 graphics, can I still run this game on minimum graphics. I'm not looking for amazing fps, just something playable like 20+ fps. Thanks.
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Alcator Jun 23, 2017 @ 10:52am 
It's going to be really poor.
BTW, it's not really an "i3 graphics" - what you have is an Intel HD integrated graphics chip. Knowing the number behind the "HD" would be useful - such as Intel HD 6000, which is more powerful than Intel HD 5000.
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ballslurper47 Jun 23, 2017 @ 1:41pm 
Originally posted by Alcator:
It's going to be really poor.
BTW, it's not really an "i3 graphics" - what you have is an Intel HD integrated graphics chip. Knowing the number behind the "HD" would be useful - such as Intel HD 6000, which is more powerful than Intel HD 5000.
I'm not sure but it's a laptop from 2014, I'll try to find out, Thanks
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placidus33 Jun 23, 2017 @ 2:09pm 
RAM is important too. At least 4 GB. See minimum specs in the store page.
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Doze_D Jun 23, 2017 @ 2:35pm 
You need to know your specs, before coming to ask this. We cannot know, what sort of computer you have and thus, we can't give any opinions, whether it'll run the game or not. Learn basic stuff about computers, then come to ask again.
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ballslurper47 Jun 23, 2017 @ 2:41pm 
proccessor: Intel(R) Core (TM) i3 4010U CPU @ 1.70 GHz 1.70 GHz
RAM: 6 GB
System Type: 64-bit operating system, 64-based processor
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Doze_D Jun 23, 2017 @ 2:45pm 
Originally posted by yoloswagginsboss:
proccessor: Intel(R) Core (TM) i3 4010U CPU @ 1.70 GHz 1.70 GHz
RAM: 6 GB
System Type: 64-bit operating system, 64-based processor


I recommend of not getting this game on that laptop, based on that CPU alone. RAM is okay, but rest of the system lacks the punch to play this game properly.
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placidus33 Jun 23, 2017 @ 2:49pm 
mmmmmm.... I'm not sure you can run TLD. Maybe it's better you wait for someone with similar specs... It seems minimum is an i5 2 GHz.... Your graphic processor is an HD4400, should be enough. maybe it runs, but so slow in FPS that could be unplayable.
I heard you can ask for a refund in Steam within 2 hours from buying a game, but I don't know how it works...

My advice is you dig around a little in Steam before making a step, or wait for someone confirming that can run from personal experience
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ballslurper47 Jun 23, 2017 @ 2:58pm 
Originally posted by placidus33:
mmmmmm.... I'm not sure you can run TLD. Maybe it's better you wait for someone with similar specs... It seems minimum is an i5 2 GHz.... Your graphic processor is an HD4400, should be enough. maybe it runs, but so slow in FPS that could be unplayable.
I heard you can ask for a refund in Steam within 2 hours from buying a game, but I don't know how it works...

My advice is you dig around a little in Steam before making a step, or wait for someone confirming that can run from personal experience
ok thanks, so would the fps be below 20 or at least 15
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placidus33 Jun 23, 2017 @ 3:05pm 
Originally posted by yoloswagginsboss:
Originally posted by placidus33:
mmmmmm.... I'm not sure you can run TLD. Maybe it's better you wait for someone with similar specs... It seems minimum is an i5 2 GHz.... Your graphic processor is an HD4400, should be enough. maybe it runs, but so slow in FPS that could be unplayable.
I heard you can ask for a refund in Steam within 2 hours from buying a game, but I don't know how it works...

My advice is you dig around a little in Steam before making a step, or wait for someone confirming that can run from personal experience
ok thanks, so would the fps be below 20 or at least 15

Honestly.... I don't mean to be rude or make fun... but below 40 FPS imo a game is unplayble. In this game you need to be extremely aware of your surroundings, thus turning around quickly and often. If you have a stuttering slideshow your eyes can't focus on the details. You risk to ruin your eyes. If you're young it could seem a silly thing.... but later in your life you'll regret it.
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snookerace123 Jun 23, 2017 @ 3:15pm 
wow...almost every classic from ps1 era all the way to ps4 must be an 'unplayable' game....
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Doze_D Jun 23, 2017 @ 3:21pm 
Originally posted by snookerace123:
wow...almost every classic from ps1 era all the way to ps4 must be an 'unplayable' game....


It's by the design as well. Back in the old days, games ran 30 fps most of the time, but were programmed in such way, that all movement was easy to see and that it was pleasant to play. It's also about the fact, that how fast your character movement is with certain fps rating. That's by the game's design. When you compare the old days to modern games, character movement reactions are pretty much the same, no matter whether it runs 30 or 60 fps. They were programmed to be as sensitive and pleasant as possible with 30 fps and with 60 fps as well.
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Manel84 Jun 23, 2017 @ 3:32pm 
Jesus guys, I run my game on 1.6GHz, I can manage. But it's a quad core.
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placidus33 Jun 23, 2017 @ 3:52pm 
Originally posted by snookerace123:
wow...almost every classic from ps1 era all the way to ps4 must be an 'unplayable' game....

I was talking about PC (or notebook but it's the same). Various PSx and Xbox x are not PC. They used to be locked at 30 fps (half the usual refresh rate of a common LCD/LED TV) and used heavy Motion Blur effects to mask the low frame rate. Movies in NTSC standard are 24 fps, and yet you see them fluidly, but because it's a physical weakness of video recording (a sort of natural Motion Blur).
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