Not a chance. GTA4 will not run on that laptop.
Gta iv lag issues
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When I play Grand Theft Auto iv on my laptop, I get hideous lag and stuttering, even though I have the required specs for it.
Required specs:
os: windows vista - service pack 1 / xp
processor: intel core 2 Duo 1.8Ghz
memory: 1.5gb vista / 1.5gb xp
video card: 256mb Nvidia
My specs
os: Toshiba satellite pro c50
processor: Intel(R)-Pentium(R) cpu 2020m 2.40Ghz
Memory: 6gb RAM windows 8.1
video card: Intel(R) hd graphics 1792mb (more than needed)
I have all required specs but still I get horrendous lag, here Is a video of the lag. (the mouse lags too)
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Anonymous
2014-11-25T13:22:29+00:00 Hello I Have a
Manufacturer: Toshiba
Model: Satellite C855D
Processor: ADM-E 300 AUP Radeon(tm) HD Graphics 1.30 GHz
RAM: 400.gb (3.59 usable)
System Type: 64-bit Operating System, X64-based processor
Running on: Windows 8.1
Also having the same issues. Do not care how bad graphics get I'm stuck with this computer. Is there any hope?
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btbt 11,826 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator2014-01-19T07:28:35+00:00 Your computer is severely SEVERELY underpowered for Grand Theft Auto IV. The PC port is a very resource-intensive game , even after the years of updates it got. You need at mininum quad core processor and a dedicated video card to get good performance out of GTA4, despite what the minimum specs say.
Sorry, but will not have a good experience on your laptop at all. You can try lowering every possible setting you can in Graphics option in-game, but that's about it.
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Anonymous
2014-01-19T07:04:15+00:00 Hi Winston M,
Thank you for your advice, my computer model is:
Toshiba satellite pro-c50-a-1Hr
I have tried many options such as disabling windows event log and windows event collector, but these options don't make a difference to the gameplay.
I have referred to Naman R's article but when I right click and go into the properties of the game, there is no compatibility tab. My computer is already running windows updates and has updated drivers and software.
Thank you for your help
,Michael
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Anonymous
2014-01-19T06:18:30+00:00 Hi,
What is the make and model of the computer?
Make sure that your display adapter is compatible with Windows 8.1 by visiting computer Manufacturer website.
I would suggest you to refer the steps mentioned by 'Naman R replied on October 31, 2013' in the article.
Mouse lag in video games since upgrading to Windows 8.1
You may try also running the Windows Updates and install all the available updates including the optional driver and software updates and check.
Windows Update: Frequently Asked Questions
You may also refer to the computer manufacturer website and install Windows 8.1 version of chipset, graphic card and other device drivers and check.
Hope this information helps. Reply with the status so that we could help you further.