Decent computer for maple story?
Hi guys, I've recently noticed that my current laptop is overheating, slowing down, and almost always laggy, so it's time for a new computer . It's also a great time to get some fantastic deals! I don't have really a budget, but I would lineup keep it between $350-450 because it's mainly for schoolwork and maple story. I've been looking through a few and found one that seems like a good computer, but I am obviously NOT computer savvy and have no idea what is good/bad for this game. So the comp I fou d was:
HP - Pavilion Laptop / AMD A-Series Processor / 17.3" Display / 4GB Memory - Pewter.
Product Height 1.4"
Product Width 16.2"
Product Weight 6.1 lbs.
Product Depth 10.6"
Processor Brand AMD
Processor Platform AMD VISION A4 APU
Processor AMD A4-Series
Processor Speed 1.9GHz (with Turbo CORE up to 2.5GHz)
Battery Type 6-cell lithium-ion
Display Type High-definition widescreen LED-backlit with BrightView technology (1600 x 900)
Screen Size (Measured Diagonally) 17.3"
Cache Memory 2MB on die Level 2
System Memory (RAM) 4GB
System Memory (RAM) Expandable To 8GB
Type of Memory (RAM) DDR3 SDRAM
Computer Hard Drive Size 320GB
Optical Drive DVD±RW/CD-RW
Optical Drive Speeds Drive speeds not specified
Direct-Disc Labeling No
Digital Media Reader or Slots Yes, digital media card reader
Graphics AMD Radeon HD 6480G
Video Memory 2037MB (total available)
TV Tuner No
MPEG Yes
Built-in Webcam Yes
Modem None
Networking Built-in 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
Wireless Networking Wireless-B+G+N
Bluetooth-Enabled No
S-Video Outputs None
Audio SRS Premium Sound
Speakers Internal
PCMCIA Slots None
USB 2.0 Ports 3
IEEE 1394 FireWire Ports None
Parallel Ports None
Game Ports None
Laptop Weight Standard (more than 5.5 lbs.)
Battery LifeNot available
Pointing Device Touchpad with multitouch gesture support and on/off button
HDMI Output Yes
Blu-ray Player No
Operating System Platform Windows
Operating System Windows 7 Home Premium
System Version 64-bit
Included Software Adobe Reader X and more
ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
Best Buy PC App No
Graphics Chip AMD/ATI
Drive Capacity 320GB
Graphics Card AMD Radeon HD 6480G
UPC 886112347833
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+Pavilion+Laptop+/+AMD+A-Series+Processor+/+17.3%26%2334%3B+Display+/+4GB+Memory+-+Pewter/3668202.p;jsessionid=E3F07E84C60C90B5C10E80C0167A76E1.bbolsp-app04-03?i(d)=1218424575060&skuId=3668202 remove parenthesis for link
So yeah in would love some feedback and suggestions for my laptop search!
(oh and not looking for a desktop since I need it also for school)
Thanks!
14 Comments • Newest first
@Evers: why thank you (: and scania and windia are pretty close popultion-wise, so it's about the same legginess.
@LAZYkid123: I was out of town (San Fransico area ) on a trip, so there was only and apple store were I was, so I couldn't on BF, good thing there's cyber Monday!
@Darknessichi: thanks
@OEternalFate: trust me, I would somehow start building it and will become something like a nuclear bomb by mistake, I rather not blow up my school haha.
@lvleclnic: configure how?
@doncorleonU: thanks! Glad to know
@timimbores: yay! Glad to hear this :S
@cammy: okay! My current one is 5.4lbs so I was wondering it was simlar. I like the red color maybe, idk. I'll check out if best buy has wither of those models in stock!
-does anyone have a HP model similar like this and tell how it works?
@healtoast: I'm not too concerned about the size, it could be between 14-17' for all I care,it just seemed like the best deal with (seemingly) best parts I guess?
[quote=novomangle]@XxXepicGee: though desktops are much better for gaming, i travel back and forth from California and Nevada quite often (college and hometown). For example, Christmas break is coming up and I'll have break for 6-8 weeks, so I need something portable . Im glad to hear that it won't be too pricy and thanks for the suggestion. I'll probably end up going to best buy and ask employees and then buy it cyber Monday ,
-computer smarties- is there a certain GB/ram to run at 100% capacity? [for maple story][/quote]
i have a small hp laptop that i payed about 700 for and it runs the game like a charm. the only time i have problems is at lhc during 2x and fm cc1 but its still very playable. i have 4gb ram but the processor is gonna decide whether you can run the game well or not i have an intel core i3. an i5 or i7 would run the game much better.
>17.3 inch laptop
Then why not buy a desktop? A laptop that big isn't really portable.
Oh, and Maple can practically run off a computer using an Intel Pentium @ 1.6 and 2 gb RAM.
>worrying about comp specs for maple
I don't think you need to worry just don't buy a 10 year old comp with windows 98 on it
and plus AMD is awesome.
Any gaming computer will work fine.
You should have buyed during Black Friday
@XxXepicGee: though desktops are much better for gaming, i travel back and forth from California and Nevada quite often (college and hometown). For example, Christmas break is coming up and I'll have break for 6-8 weeks, so I need something portable . Im glad to hear that it won't be too pricy and thanks for the suggestion. I'll probably end up going to best buy and ask employees and then buy it cyber Monday ,
-computer smarties- is there a certain GB/ram to run at 100% capacity? [for maple story]
@Xdeathly123x: I don't really have a budget, but I have a Mac for most school work, this comp wousld be mostly for gaming and a few classes that are easier to use a PC in. So I decided if I'm going to invest so much time in this game, I might as well use a bit of cash to enjoy it more . Thanks for the tip!
it might be cuz its old but honestly if u want a new one anythings fine i like dell, hp, or alienware if u have that budget but just dont get a mac cuz there bad.
edit:u cud also try opening it up and cleaning out the fan mine gets like that too theres always dust built up in it.
@flawedknight: if I could find a refrigerator that could play maple I would defidently buy it, I mean food + games + friends = happy guy.!
@Vuton: thanks for the feedback (:
@Muema: my current laptop is single core.... It's pretty bad haha.
@deepseadiva: the link didn't work, but I appreciate all the feedback! I'll defidently check out what you mentioned
@cam: hi cyber stalker . I have a cooling pad right now! (acer laptops are the opiffiny of overheating, lol). I checked out the computer and it looks pretty decent (: what's the weight of it, and do you lag very often in fmcc1 or while training at LHC? Thanks <3
-any other feedback is appreciated!
Laptops are usually going to give you an overheating problem. Especially those running on AMD. Sure AMD gives you better performance for your money, but unless you're running a desktop which has a nice cooling system, most AMD processors will give you overheating problems.
I suggest you get a laptop cooling pad, they come at around 35-40 dollars, don't go cheap on this. Whether it's intel or AMD, laptops are small, and they will give you heating issues.
I think this laptop is much better for your purposes, and something you should compare to when you buy.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+Pavilion+Laptop+/+Intel%26%23174%3B+Core%26%23153%3B+i3+Processor+/+15.6%22+Display+/+4GB+Memory+/+320GB+Hard+Drive+-+Pewter/3668372.p;jsessionid=CBA35F72D5898E290071F27EA7B97FEB.bbolsp-app05-26?(id)=1218424555256&skuId=3668372&st=hp%20g61&cp=1&lp=1
Get something this black friday sale if you can. 4 GB ram, a new processor, is all you really need to run Maplestory.
Im interested in this too. I have a $1000 budget.
[quote=FlawedKnight]A refrigerator can run maplestory, you will be fine.[/quote]
Why doesn't it work?
A refrigerator can run maplestory, you will be fine.