Is this laptop capable of running Skyrim? - Hardware & Software

Just wondering if this laptop would be able to run Skyrim on, well, fairly high settings and achieve a nice amount of frames per second. HP Pavilion dv6-6023TX: Hard Drive Size: 640GB Hard Drive Speed: 5400-rpm Memory: 4GB 1333 MHz DDR3 (1 x 4 GB) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) Optical Drive: LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support Graphics Card: ATI Radeon HD 6770M 1GB GDDR5 Graphics CPU: Intel Core i5 2410m @ 2.3 GHz

Not sure about how much power skyrim will require, but the laptop is very powerful and will most certainly run the game just fine, although you might have to lower a few settings if you want to keep a stable 60fps, but not by a lot. If to judge from some system requirements posted on various sites, you should be able to nearly max out the game, just make sure to keep the laptop cool.

Alright, thank you for your feedback. I'm sure Skyrim couldn't be that demanding, and I don't really mind having to lower a few settings. [editline]2nd October 2011[/editline] Oh, and also, I plan on using Fraps occasionally to record gameplay, would it be alright with this? I could just lower some settings.

On a 720p resolution, most likely.

considering your from Australia, if you don't mind where did you buy your laptop and how did it cost.

[QUOTE=naos;32588490]On a 720p resolution, most likely.[/QUOTE] I imagine you'll be fine. Bethesdas games don't have a history of being incredibly demanding.

Anything maxed out at 30fps+ with native res of 1366x768. You can even connect monitor and use it as desktop, it can handle 1080p good too.

Your HD speed is going to be a restricting factor when you're trying to use fraps. It'll cut down your FPS a bit.

[QUOTE=Man Without Hat;32593642]Your HD speed is going to be a restricting factor when you're trying to use fraps. It'll cut down your FPS a bit.[/QUOTE] [url]http://dxtory.com/v2-home-en.html[/url]

The Pavilions are known to have overheating problems, that might stop you from playing but who knows? The specs alone will run it almost certainly.

Stopped reading at [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/dey4t.png[/IMG] Do NOT get a DV6.

[QUOTE=Protocol7;32596316]Stopped reading at [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/dey4t.png[/IMG] Do NOT get a DV6.[/QUOTE] Could you please give a reason [I]why[/I]?

[QUOTE=CertainAffinity;32603785]Could you please give a reason [I]why[/I]?[/QUOTE] Notoriously bad cooling and nigh impossible to clean fans, from what I've heard.

[QUOTE=james0724;32588550]considering your from Australia, if you don't mind where did you buy your laptop and how did it cost.[/QUOTE] Dick Smith, $799. [URL="http://dicksmith.com.au/product/XC7829/hp-pavilion-dv6-6023tx-notebook"]http://dicksmith.com.au/product/XC7829/hp-pavilion-dv6-6023tx-notebook[/URL] It's $996 with a core i7. [URL="http://dicksmith.com.au/product/XC7934/pavilion-dv6-6135tx-notebook"]http://dicksmith.com.au/product/XC7934/pavilion-dv6-6135tx-notebook[/URL] [editline]3rd October 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=BlkDucky;32603796]Notoriously bad cooling and nigh impossible to clean fans, from what I've heard.[/QUOTE] I've read a lot of reviews from the store I plan on purchasing it from, and a lot of them state that they have had absolutely [i]no[/i] problems with the overheating/cooling and that they are unsure what everyone is on about. If it did have overheating problems, couldn't I just buy a cooling pad or something? Also, I don't plan on doing much [i]intense[/i] gaming or high definition video watching, I'm sure playing something like Skyrim won't overheat the system.

[QUOTE=CertainAffinity;32603804]I've read a lot of reviews from the store I plan on purchasing it from, and a lot of them state that they have had absolutely [i]no[/i] problems with the overheating/cooling and that they are unsure what everyone is on about. If it did have overheating problems, couldn't I just buy a cooling pad or something?[/QUOTE] [URL="http://www.google.co.uk/search?gcx=c&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=pavilion+overheating#sclient=psy-ab&hl=en&source=hp&q=hp+pavilion+overheating&pbx=1&oq=hp+pavilion+overheating&aq=f&aqi=g3&aql=&gs_sm=e&gs_upl=1991l2166l0l2311l3l2l0l0l0l0l109l109l0.1l1l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&fp=d644b56267fbe23f&biw=1280&bih=963"]Nah, it's a huge problem.[/URL] I don't think a cooling pad would cut it.

[QUOTE=BlkDucky;32603832][URL="http://www.google.co.uk/search?gcx=c&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=pavilion+overheating#sclient=psy-ab&hl=en&source=hp&q=hp+pavilion+overheating&pbx=1&oq=hp+pavilion+overheating&aq=f&aqi=g3&aql=&gs_sm=e&gs_upl=1991l2166l0l2311l3l2l0l0l0l0l109l109l0.1l1l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&fp=d644b56267fbe23f&biw=1280&bih=963"]Nah, it's a huge problem.[/URL] I don't think a cooling pad would cut it.[/QUOTE] Well, the solution in the first link was simply cleaning it. And all the other links aren't even DV6's.

whirlpool seem to have a good opinion of it, not to mention its the only 15inch laptop that has a decent video card without the price and horrible form factor of a gaming laptop. Also there going incredibly cheap in Australia if you price match at jb hifi and dick smith. Yes they may have heating problems but if you be vigilant and check temperature, try not over-use it and stick to the intel integrated graphics when your not gaming it should be fine.

[QUOTE=CertainAffinity;32603915]Well, the solution in the first link was simply cleaning it. And all the other links aren't even DV6's.[/QUOTE] It applies to the entire Pavilion range. Why you would even consider choosing a laptop with such a ridiculous record for overheating is beyond me.

[QUOTE=BlkDucky;32604096]It applies to the entire Pavilion range. Why you would even consider choosing a laptop with such a ridiculous record for overheating is beyond me.[/QUOTE] I honestly think if I provide the laptop with quality airflow, make sure it isn't clogged with dust or unclean, turn it off when not needed and notice when it's heating, I should be fine. A cooling pad may slightly help too. Also, this is the only cheap laptop that I have noticed that has a strong graphics card. Every laptop with a graphics card above this is extremely expensive.

I prefer to sacrifice some performance over a better quality on a laptop

[QUOTE=ADT;32604460]I prefer to sacrifice some performance over a better quality on a laptop[/QUOTE] Depends on the amount being sacrificed, and how can you be sure that that certain laptop is of good quality? I've heard that this laptop is amazing.

[QUOTE=CertainAffinity;32604600]Depends on the amount being sacrificed, and how can you be sure that that certain laptop is of good quality? I've heard that this laptop is amazing.[/QUOTE] Every people I know who bought an HP laptop got a lot of problems (such as the famous overheating).

If you insist on going with it make sure you know how to clean the fans.

There's a video somewhere detailing how to clean the fans, and it involves taking every fucking thing out and basically stripping the laptop piece-by-piece. On my Vaio, I just screw off a compartment door, good to go. All those good reviews are probably day-after reviews, and in 6 months, a DV6 is about ready to boil water. My friend has one and he has to hold his over a 5gal bucket to make sure it has plenty of airflow. (It still gets almost untouchably hot.) His is within a year of age and is an AMD quad-core, has a mobile AMD chip, etc. It's pretty powerful.

[QUOTE=Protocol7;32606198]There's a video somewhere detailing how to clean the fans, and it involves taking every fucking thing out and basically stripping the laptop piece-by-piece. On my Vaio, I just screw off a compartment door, good to go. All those good reviews are probably day-after reviews, and in 6 months, a DV6 is about ready to boil water. My friend has one and he has to hold his over a 5gal bucket to make sure it has plenty of airflow. (It still gets almost untouchably hot.) His is within a year of age and is an AMD quad-core, has a mobile AMD chip, etc. It's pretty powerful.[/QUOTE] My XPS studio 16 was at the water-boiling stage once. Hit 105C, at that point I figured it was time to clean the fans. (It throttled and shut down). Since then I've cleaned fans every couple of months, stays at a cool 50C.

[QUOTE=Man Without Hat;32606267]My XPS studio 16 was at the water-boiling stage once. Hit 105C, at that point I figured it was time to clean the fans. (It throttled and shut down). Since then I've cleaned fans every couple of months, stays at a cool 50C.[/QUOTE] I have an old Compaq Presario that, at it's best, is a portable heater. The battery lasts a good 10 minutes and under normal use that's enough to overheat.

[QUOTE=Protocol7;32606198]There's a video somewhere detailing how to clean the fans, and it involves taking every fucking thing out and basically stripping the laptop piece-by-piece. On my Vaio, I just screw off a compartment door, good to go. All those good reviews are probably day-after reviews, and in 6 months, a DV6 is about ready to boil water. My friend has one and he has to hold his over a 5gal bucket to make sure it has plenty of airflow. (It still gets almost untouchably hot.) His is within a year of age and is an AMD quad-core, has a mobile AMD chip, etc. It's pretty powerful.[/QUOTE] Yep, my friend has a DV6t and he was asking me why his laptop was freaking out and crashing. It turned out his processor was hitting 80C :v:.

Please, get a laptop with some decent airflow. I've been gaming on a MacBook Pro for almost two years. It ran well at first, but after a few months it hits 100C too often. I've been using a Dell XPS 15 for a couple of months and the cooling is so much better. The notebook is kind of bulky, but it's definitely worth it. Performance + cooling over design.

[QUOTE=Protocol7;32606198]There's a video somewhere detailing how to clean the fans, and it involves taking every fucking thing out and basically stripping the laptop piece-by-piece.[/QUOTE] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpCJzdWxEbQ[/media] ?

[QUOTE=BlkDucky;32608110][media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpCJzdWxEbQ[/media] ?[/QUOTE] That's the one, CBA to find it since i'm at work, thanks.