Should my laptop be able to run SC2?

The 2nd computer is much better because it has a low-midrange graphics card (Radeon 5670) while the first has a non-gaming card (Radeon 5450). 75% of your gaming performance depends upon your graphics card, it's the single most important component for any gaming rig. I don't about ultra, it's probably enough.

It can certainly play smoothly on high. Here's the difference between the Radeon 5450 and 5670: http://www.techspot.com/review/244-ati-r... Update If your monitor resolution is 1440x900 or lower, Ultra settings are fine. At 1680x1050 the Radeon 5670 barely manages 30 fps on Ultra.

http://www.techspot.com/review/305-starc... The difference between those CPUs is a non-factor for SC2 - the game is only coded for two threads, so there's no difference between a quad-core and dual-core Athlon II X4 for purposes of gameplay. However, SC2 plays noticeably better on Intel's newer Core ixxx processors. http://www.techspot.com/review/305-starc... Even better than paying $635 for the Cyberpower system (including shipping) I suggest buying this: http://www.walmart.com/ip/iBuypower-POWER-WA925I/14282351#ProductDetail Then adding this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102870 Then you'd have a faster computer for the same price.

Update 2 The amount of memory on a graphics card is NOT an indication of how good the card is. In fact, card manufacturers often put 1gb on low-end cards to make them look more attractive to unwary buyers.

Second PC is much better as Radeon HD 5670 is MUCH faster than the HD 5450. HD 5450 is not a card designed for gaming.it is fine for web surfing,watching movies. SC2 is not a demanding game and HD 5670 can easily play it on High.

Graphics card is what matters in gaming.75% gaming performance is determined by te Graphics card.

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