Is this laptop good, and what kind of games can you play?

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Acer 15.6" laptop
2 PC Essentials 19 Standard 2.0 software DVDs
6-cell Lithium-ion battery
AC adapter
Quick guide
Manufacturer's 1-year limited warranty


Acer 15.6" LCD Dual Core, 3GB RAM, 320GB HDD Laptop Computer Features

AMD Fusion APUs (Accelerated Processing Units)

Enable visually rich, next-generation, enhanced PC experiences even on small form factor devices


VISION Engine technology

Enjoy vivid next-generation HD entertainment, fast Internet browsing and accelerated applications


DDR3 Memory

Delivers crisper visuals for graphic-rich applications and your next-generation games
Zip through 3D graphics and get sleek animation
Uses less power for longer battery life


Wi-Fi CERTIFIED network connection

Lets you get online from any hotspot


Microsoft Office Starter 2010

Includes Word and Excel Starter 2010 with limited features
Take on simple projects like drafting a resume or creating a basic family budget
Ideal for those that want to try Office 2010 before buying it



Specs

The Key Specs

Model #:

AS5250-BZ616

Operating System:

Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit version

Processor:

AMD Dual Core C-50 Processor â 1.0GHz

Memory:

3072MB Dual-Channel DDR3 Memory

Hard Drive:

320GB (5400RPM)

Optical Drive:

DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive (plays and records all standard DVD and CD formats)

Media Card Reader:

SecureDigital (SD)
MultiMediaCard (MMC)

LCD Monitor:

15.6" HD Widescreen LED-LCD display
1366 x 768 resolution
16:9 aspect ratio

Additional Specs

Graphics:

ATI Radeon HD 6250

Video Memory:

Up to 256MB

Cache Memory:

L2

System Bus:

1MB

Sound System:

Built-in speaker
(1) Headphone/speaker jack; (1) Microphone-in jack

Wireless Network Adapter:

802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi Certified

Network Adapter:

10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN

Ports:

(3) USB 2.0
(1) VGA Connector
(1) Kensington Lock Slot
(1) AC Adapter Connector

Battery:

6-cell Li-ion (4400 mAh)
Approx. 5 hours of battery life

Answer
the best thing to check what games you can play on your laptop is to check with the graphics card installed in it. go to the below link and search with your graphics card model, you will come to know what games you can play on your laptop.

http://www.notebookcheck.net/

What type of computer should I build?

pokemonmin

Does anyone got any ideas for a computer I should build I'm looking for a gaming computer. And my budget is 600 bucks...

Answer
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/guides/2010/09/the-ars-system-guide-september-2010-edition.ars/2 Just use your current monitor and speakers. It would still be a tad bit over your budget though.

However,you can't really build a gaming computer with that low of an budget.

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IS THIS PC ANY GOOD AND THE MONITOR TO it is a dell inspiron?

BajanCanad

i just want to run sony vegas and happauge hdpvr softwar and minecraft well here it is dont forget the monitor and i also have a apple extreme router see if it will support thanks. well here it is


Microprocessor Intel® Core⢠i3-2100 Processor (3.10GHz, 3MB Cache)
Operating System Genuine Windows 7 ® Home Premium (64-bit)
Service Pack None
Memory 4GB Memory
Video Graphics Intel® HD Graphics
Hard Drive 1TB Hard Drive
Multimedia Drive CD/DVD Writer (DVD+/-RW) - Plays and creates CDs and DVDs
Media Card Reader Media Card Reader
Bluetooth No
Lojack No
Display No Monitor
Wireless Connectivity Integrated Wireless-N Card
Sound Integrated Sound
Keyboard Dell USB Keyboard
Pointing Device Dell Optical USB Mouse
Webcam none
Battery None
Warranty and Support 1Yr In-Home Service, Parts + Labor, 24x7 Phone Support
Software 1 McAfee SecurityCenter with anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, 30-Days
Software 2 Microsoft® Office Starter 2010
monitor:Model
Brand
HANNspree By Hanns-G
Model
HF225DPB
Cabinet Color
Black
Display
Screen Size
21.5"
LED Backlight
No
Widescreen
Yes
Recommended Resolution
1920 x 1080
Viewing Angle
170°(H) / 160°(V)
Pixel Pitch
0.248mm
Display Colors
16.7 Million
Brightness
250 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio
X-Contrast 30,000:1 (1000:1)
Response Time
5ms
Horizontal Refresh Rate
24 - 83 kHz
Vertical Refresh Rate
56 - 75 Hz
Panel
Active Matrix, TFT LCD
Connectivity
Input Video Compatibility
Analog RGB, Digital
Connectors
D-Sub, DVI
D-Sub
1
DVI
1
HDMI
No
Power
Complies with
Energy Star 5.0
Power Supply
AC 100 - 240V, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption
On: 49W (Typ), Standby: <=1W
Convenience
Regulatory Approvals
FCC, UL/cUL, RoHS, Windows 7
Stand Adjustments
Tilt : -5° to 15°
Built-in TV Tuner
No
Built-in Speakers
1.5W x 2
HDCP Support
Yes
Features
Kensington Slot

VESA Mounting: 100 x 100 mm

Headphone Out

Panel Treatment: Anti-Glare

Color Temperature: Warm / Nature / Cool / User Modes

Video Modes: PC / Movie / Game / Eco
Packaging
Package Contents
HF225DPB, VGA Cable, DVI Cable, Audio Cable, Power Cable, User Manual CD-ROM, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card
Dimensions
Dimensions
20.1" x 15.5" x 5.6"
Weight
10.1 lbs.
Temperature Range
5°C - 35°C / 41°F - 95°F
Humidity Range
10% - 85%

Answer
When looking to see if a computer is "any good" it's best to look at some key components. 1st, the processor. This is how you can get a read on how new the PC is and how fast. You have one of Intel's new icore processors so you will be well off. Especially at 3.1ghz. Next, you should look at the amount of RAM. 2gb is standard now but if you plan on running Sony Vegas and editing HD video you will want at least 4gb (what you have). Lastly, a graphics card is always nice. It takes some of the work off the processor and helps things run smoothly. Even a cheap $50 card will give you a boost in performance. All in all, you've got a nice PC here. The monitor looks good as well, although at 1080p you may really want to get a dedicated graphics card.

I need a computer to run Rift on medium to high settings at a good fps without breaking the bank.?

eric guzma

Hello,
I'm looking into getting a computer to play Rift, however I'm not very experienced with understanding the necessary computer components. I understand newegg.com is a good site to buy parts from, problem is I do not know what to get and whats compatible. I'd prefer to spend around 800 for parts and a desktop. Once that's done I may be able to manage the building part through tutorials. Any help is appreciated!

Here are the computer requirements:
Recommended System Specifications
Operating system: Windows XP, Vista, or 7
Processor: Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz or better
Memory: 4 GB
Hard disk space: 15.0 GB available
Desktop Video: Nvidia GTS 250 or better
Notebook Video: Nvidia GTX 200M series or better
Sound: DirectX 8.1 compliant card
DirectX®: 9.0c, June 2010 update
Broadband internet connection (DSL, cable modem, or other high speed connection)

Answer
Did you want to build a system from scratch or get a pre-built one?

While building from scratch gets you the highest performance/dollar and is a nice learning experience, you also get the joy of dealing with defective parts which need to be RMA'd, issues with drivers and BIOS versions during the build process and Windows installation etc- issues you can avoid dealing with by getting a system that's already built and tested.

If you're not that familiar with hardware I recommend having a tech-savvy friend help you build. Buy pizza and make a day of it ;)


Even a $600 PC is capable of playing Rift well. This one could play it on high or max settings.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229223

An $800 unit from Cyberpower or Ibuypower could easily max Rift, and is capable of handling more demanding titles like Battlefield:Bad Company 2 and Crysis 2 on high.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229188

With an $800 budget building from scratch, you can assemble something even better. Just remember that you really only have $700 to spend on hardware, because a copy of Windows 7 itself costs $100.

Speaking from experience I can tell you that Rift doesn't require a GTS 250 or better- it's surprisingly efficient with graphics cards. I upgraded a friend's computer for Rift 3 weeks ago with a GT 240 (which is two levels below the GTS 250). I thought he'd be limited to medium settings, but he cranked it up to high without any slowdown, and even maxed it ran smoothly, only about 2fps below what we saw on high. Of course his monitor resolution was only 1680x1050.

So a system with a graphics card in the $110-$150 range like a GeForce GTS 450, Radeon HD 5770, GeForce GTX 550Ti or 768mb GeForce GTX 460 puts you WAY in the clear for running Rift at full HD resolution (1920x1080).

Here's are some building guides:
http://www.hardware-revolution.com/mainstream-gaming-pc-may-2011/
http://www.hardware-revolution.com/budget-gaming-pc-q2-2011/
http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,2845,2365957,00.asp

Or go with this build (prices from Newegg)

Processor: Core i5 2400 - $190
Motherboard: MSI PH67S-C43 (B3) LGA 1155 - $85
Graphics card: ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU 768mb GTX 460 - $150
Memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1333Mhz - $47
Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB - $60
Power supply: Antec BP550 Plus 550W Continuous Power 80 Plus - $60
DVD Burner: LITE-ON 24X DVD Writer Black SATA Model iHAS424-98 - $25
Computer Case: Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower - $55

and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit builder's pack for $100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986

So that's a total of $772 before taxes/shipping for a system that's far more powerful than any of the pre-built ones linked above. You got rebates coming too, there's $30 alone on the graphics card.

But you'd have to build it yourself, and it's total overkill for Rift anyway ;)

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Are PRC Chinese Internet users improving in their anti-American attitudes?

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Miao Tsetu

Recent Internet polls indicate that 59.9% of Chinaâs Internet users express dissatisfaction regarding the death of Osama bin Laden saying they were, âsaddened, because an anti-American fighter has fallen.â

This seems to be an improvement over the polls shortly after the attacks on nearly 3000 civilians on the World Trade Centers when 90% of Chinaâs Internet users, mostly educated elites, âexpressed cheering approval for the terrorists mass killings of Americansâ.

Will this downward trend continue, or is the constant anti-American propaganda just too strong a force to contend with?

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/may/4/inside-china-567382461/?page=all#pagebreak
@dog lover, your post in which you Capitalize the "C" in China but omit capitalization in the "A" in America is quite instructive in how the CCP has taught you to think. Please read CraftyLass's post for clarification on the issue.

Answer
China places a lot of time and money on directing public opinion. As quickly as they delete offending content (How fast did the word "jasmine" disappear from China's netwaves?) they are are equally quick at posting what they (the government) thinks the people should think.

" . . . If the Foreign Ministry spokeswomanâs comments were vague, those of Wang Chen, the information director for the State Council, or Chinaâs cabinet, were more pointed.

In the transcript of an interview posted Thursday on the councilâs Web site, Mr. Wang urged Internet companies to increase scrutiny of news or information that might threaten national stability and emphasized the importance of âguidingâ online public opinion.

Web sites in China are required to employ people who monitor and delete objectionable content; tens of thousands of others are paid to âguideâ bulletin board Web exchanges in the governmentâs favor.

âChinaâs Internet is entering an important stage of development, confronting both rare opportunities and severe challenges,â Mr. Wang said. âInternet media must always make nurturing positive, progressive mainstream opinion an important duty.â

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/15/world/asia/15beijing.html

You can read the Chinese transcript here: http://www.scio.gov.cn/zxbd/wz/201001/t520724.htm

Bloomberg records the same comments:

"'A Chinese government official earlier today defended the nationâs right to censor the Internet.

âEffective guidance of public opinion on the Internet is an important way of protecting the security of online information,â Wang Chen, director of the State Council Information Office, said in a question-and-answer session with reporters, a transcript of which was posted on the officeâs Web site today."

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=aA6hDqJb8dlw

"Last week, China established a new government agency designed to ensure that the rest of the nation's world-beating 457 million Internet users are equally compliant and that its fast-growing Internet companies, several of which are waiting for a listing on U.S. stock exchanges, play by Beijing's rules.

"The State Internet Information Office said it will ensure the "healthy development" of China's Internet. Assuming responsibilities now spread across several ministries, the agency will supervise both content and companies in everything from online news reporting to gaming and video."

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2011-05-09-china-Internet_n.htm

To be frank, China is not afraid of the US at all. They don't really care about the US. They're progressing on their own terms and they will do it at their own pace.

HOWEVER, China is afraid of her own people. By directing anti-xxxx sentiment towards the US, there are great hopes that negative energy among the people goes in that direction rather than towards their own government. They have successfully done this towards Japan for years . . . but saw it backfire last autumn when anti-Japan rallies became anti-government rallies.

Smoke and mirrors only last for so long. While China's general population has been "controlled" for centuries, it's doubtful in this day and age that they will continue to allow such control to continue. There WILL be a breaking point . . . and that is what the government is afraid of.

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