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I just got a new dell laptop as my christmas/birthday present, i ahve no clue about the specs of the computer ram, OS, video card, graphics card, etc. Im wondering does anyone know where on my computer i can check out all of these, i want to see if my laptop will be able to handle renegade or red alert 2. It would also be nice just to know all of these.
Re: New Computer Help [message #196044 is a reply to message #196042] Thu, 13 April 2006 08:46 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I assume it's broken, if you don't know what OS it's running. So I doubt this will help, but what the hell.
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Re: New Computer Help [message #196053 is a reply to message #196042] Thu, 13 April 2006 10:03 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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confusedgamer10 wrote on Thu, 13 April 2006 10:34

I just got a new dell laptop as my christmas/birthday present, i ahve no clue about the specs of the computer ram, OS, video card, graphics card, etc. Im wondering does anyone know where on my computer i can check out all of these, i want to see if my laptop will be able to handle renegade or red alert 2. It would also be nice just to know all of these.

Your Operating System can be checked by right-clicking on "My Computer" and selecting "Properties", and going to the "General" tab (which should come up by default). I'm not sure about other operating systems (eg, Windows 9x, Windows 2000, etc), but for Windows XP, your processor type, speed, and amount of RAM is also listed there.

"Video card" and "graphics card" generally means the exact same thing, by the way. To check it under Windows XP, right-click on "My Computer", select "Properties", select the "Hardware" tab, and click on the "Device Manager" button. From there, you should see a number of things. Click on the "View" menu, and select "Devices by type". Then, in the list below, look for an item named "Display adapters" (it should be near the top, it appears that the list is sorted alphabetically), and click on the 'x' box to the left of it to expand it. Your GPU (graphics card / video card / whatever you want to call it) type(s) will be listed below it. For example, I have a "RADEON X800 Series", as well as a "RADEON X800 Series - Secondary", since my GPU can handle two monitors at once.


In any case, assuming that your laptop is indeed new (rather than new for you, but it was sold as used), then it most likely can handle Renegade and Red Alert 2.


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Re: New Computer Help [message #196055 is a reply to message #196042] Thu, 13 April 2006 10:16 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I have a
. Mobile Intel(R) 915GM/GMS,910GML Express Chipset Family

Are these good enough??
Sorry as you can tell i have no clue what im doing

Also,
i heard since the last time ive played renegade (around September) things on the online have changed and you need something new to use WOL can someone tell me about that.
Re: New Computer Help [message #196058 is a reply to message #196042] Thu, 13 April 2006 10:49 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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download Everest home http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.html

Post the rest of the specs..? Maybe a link to the model number..
usally with a new laptop you get a manual which describes whats inside of it.
Also It looks like you have a onboard gfx card which in this case. Won't have any problems Red Alert 2 or Renegade but don't expect anything special in Renegade especialy not with a huge amount of players.


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Re: New Computer Help [message #196065 is a reply to message #196042] Thu, 13 April 2006 11:39 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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OK, here's all the spec's for you guys......
from the computer summary
tell me if i need to post anymore important ones

Computer Summary
Computer-
Operating System- Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
OS Service Pack- Service Pack 2
DirectX- 4.09.00.0904
Computer Name- KEVIN

Motherboard-
CPU Type- Mobile Intel Pentium M 735, 600 MHz (6 x 100)
Motherboard Name- Dell Inspiron 2200
Motherboard Chipset- Intel Alviso-Gi910GML
System Memory- 502 MD (PC2700 DDR SDRAM)
BIOS Type- Phoenix (06/21/05)

Display-
Video Adapter- Mobile Intel(R) 915GM/GMS,910GML Express Chipset Family (128 MB)
Video Adapter- Mobile Intel(R) 915GM/GMS,910GML Express Chipset Family (128 MB)
3D Accelerator- Intel GMA 900
Monitor- Plug and Play Monitor [NoDM]
Monitor- Plug and Play Monitor [NoDM]
Monitor- Plug and Play Monitor [NoDM]

Multimedia-
Audio Adapter- Intel 82801FBM ICH6-M – AC’97 Audio Controller [B-1]

Storage-
IDE Controller- Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM Ultra ATA Storage Controllers – 266F
Disk Drive- Hitachi HTS541060G9AT00 (60 GB, 5400 RPM, Ultra-ATA/100)
Optical Drive- PHILIPS CDRW/DVD SCB5265
SMART Hard Disks Status- OK

Partitions-
C: (NTFS) 53725 MB (40237 MB free)

Input-
Keyboard- Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse- Synaptics S/2 Port Pointing Device

Network-
Network Adapter- Dell TrueMobile 1300 WLAN Mini-PCI Card (192.168.0.12)
Network Adapter- Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection
Modem- Conexant D110 MDC V.9x Modem

Peripherals-
Printer- Dell AIO Printer A920
Printer- Fax
Printer- Intuit Internal Printer
Printer- Microsoft Office Document Image Writer
USB1 Controller- Intel 82801FBM ICH6-M - USB Universal Host Controller [B-1]
USB1 Controller- Intel 82801FBM ICH6-M - USB Universal Host Controller [B-1]
USB1 Controller- Intel 82801FBM ICH6-M - USB Universal Host Controller [B-1]
USB1 Controller- Intel 82801FBM ICH6-M - USB Universal Host Controller [B-1]
USB2 Controller- Intel 82801FBM ICH6-M - Enhanced USB2 Controller [B-1]
Battery- Microsoft AC adapter
Battery- Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery
Re: New Computer Help [message #196071 is a reply to message #196042] Thu, 13 April 2006 13:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Sorry, I wasn't trying to be a jerk.

Re: New Computer Help [message #196074 is a reply to message #196042] Thu, 13 April 2006 13:39 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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the other thing im worried about is if the disk drive will be fast enough for ra2 or renegade......
or is that not an issue
Re: New Computer Help [message #196078 is a reply to message #196042] Thu, 13 April 2006 14:01 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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That HDD is fine. If you need to upgrade, it will be the memory modules. If everything is functioning correctly, your software will not need to access your HDD, but on occasion.

Re: New Computer Help [message #196080 is a reply to message #196042] Thu, 13 April 2006 14:12 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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well i installed the game Red Alert 2 completely fine..
then when i clicked the icon the screen came up then minimized on the toolbar then disappeared then it said "WARNING MILITARY SOFTWARE DETECTED TOPSECRET CLEARENCE REQUIRED" as always. But their was no screen, i waited a couple minutes because the computer froze then i turned it off ejected the disk and started it back up. I tried again this time a tiny screen on the desktop came up and it said Red Alert 2 but their was nothing on the toolbar i clicked the icon again and my disk drive made a chug a chug a chug kind of sound (you get the point, lol) then it said "WARNING MILITARY SOFTWARE DETECTED TOPSECRET CLEARENCE REQUIRED" and it froze it installed fine and it seems like my computer is just a little too slow!?
Re: New Computer Help [message #196083 is a reply to message #196042] Thu, 13 April 2006 14:24 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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You my friend, need A virus, malware forum.
This Is The Link You Need
This site is great for installing and playing Renegade. However, you are dealing with software issues that need special attention. (I think)

Plus, they can help you tune your PC.



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Re: New Computer Help [message #196088 is a reply to message #196042] Thu, 13 April 2006 15:29 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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If you click Run on your start menu and type dxdiag then it will come up with stuff on everything in your computer all the specs. You can also save them and paste in a notepad to show people. I find this to be the fastest way to find all the specs. But in your case it seems like RA2 cd is messed up.

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Re: New Computer Help [message #196104 is a reply to message #196042] Thu, 13 April 2006 17:27 Go to previous message
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Download CPU-Z it will show you all your hardware.
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