How Do I Find Out About My Graphics Card

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  1. thraxed

    thraxed Well-Known Member

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    Im hoping to buy WoW (world of warcraft) this week and i have checked all the system requirements and my laptop will be able to hold them... the
    only one i cant find is the graphics card on my laptop... it says that WoW needs a 32 mg graphics card but i dont know how to find out what mine has..... Any help?
     
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    start -> run -> dxdiag
     
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    just this sound right...

    Name: VIA/S3G UniChrome --- Igp

    (other information)

    Approx. Total Memory: 64.0mb



    Does this mean i have 64mb graphics card?
     
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    You can play then :)
     
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    but... its an onboard "graphics card" like most laptops have and would maybe run WoW but i wouldnt expect too much form it :-/

    it has the VRAM but not the raw power to put into the game.
     
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    why are u gaming on a laptop
     
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    because i dont really play games on it i play on a xbox360... this laptop is for work use but i still like to play games and my friends have it and i ent gunna spend about £500 on a pc just for games
     
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    WOW should work ok on laptops, as lng as you have the required.
     
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    There's no way you can play WoW with that card.. even if it works there will be so much lag, it wouldn't be playable.
     
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    The only difference between a computer for work and a computer for gaming is the graphics card, which is what, 100 bucks if you arent a hardcore gamer.


    That chip probably doesn't support pixel shader 1 ( I think WoW needs it) so it won't run.
     
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    quoted for truth
     
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    oh really


    you just stated the obvious
     
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    You'll be fine if everything else meets the requirements...if you can run any other game, dont worry :P
     
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    You can play WoW but You will not be Able to enjoy or see some content. Like Raiding with 10+ people including mages who cast blizzard or reign of fire all over your screen - your video card will skip
     

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