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What kind of computer is viable to play DBD?

BigBadPiggy
BigBadPiggy Member Posts: 678
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I want to try and get into PC gaming for DBD to see how different it is and if I'll enjoy it more than console. What type of specs would be required. Or would my HP laptop be enough?

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  • Master
    Master Member Posts: 10,200

    Well a HP laptop can be everything, you need to be more precise...
    You need a decent GPU for DBD, thats most important.

  • BigBadPiggy
    BigBadPiggy Member Posts: 678
    Master said:

    Well a HP laptop is can be everything, you need to be more precise...
    You need a decent GPU for DBD, thats most important.

    I'd tell you my specs but I dont really know how to find them (Google didn't help) I dont even have the box anymore. I do know that it can run elder scrolls oblivion fine, but slows down a bit when running Depth (the shark game) on low graphic settings. I dont know if this is useful.
  • Attackfrog
    Attackfrog Member Posts: 1,134

    I use an Alienware.
    16gig RAM, i7 quad
    and an older video card...Nvidia 890 or something and it runs flawlessly, as long as my internet provider doesn't cut out....

    You probably want at least 8 gs of ram and at least a somewhat decent video card (probably not the newest ones that can run VR though lol).

    If you are going to invest in a gaming rig, you are better off popping for a few extra gigs of ram and a nicer video card so you can play other games at the highest setting too.

    Otherwise, give it a shot! I used to raid in WoW on my old gradschool laptop on lower setting and it was just fine.

    Just my 2 cents.

  • SomeGuyFromIT
    SomeGuyFromIT Member Posts: 3

    What is the model # of your laptop? Should be on a label on the bottom most likely.

  • BigBadPiggy
    BigBadPiggy Member Posts: 678
    SomeGuyFromIT said:

    What is the model # of your laptop? Should be on a label on the bottom most likely.

    I think its 15-r029wm
  • BigBadPiggy
    BigBadPiggy Member Posts: 678
    SomeGuyFromIT said:

    The specs for that model # list as a Pentium N3520 and integrated graphics so you would not be able to run any modern game on the system. I have an HP Omen laptop with an RX580 and I run a GTX1060 in my self-built gaming desktop.

    If you are wanting to get into PC gaming, I would recommend building your own PC as most system integrators cheap out on essential components such as motherboards and power supplies to keep the cost down and by building your own you can ensure you get quality parts.

    Got it, thank you.