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Can you run GTA on a laptop?

Is there any way to do so as I don't own a computer..

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Original post by Mystery.
Is there any way to do so as I don't own a computer..


Yes, but you're going to need a very good laptop to run it properly.
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Have you got a laptop with 6gb ram/ good graphics, audio card? also SSD would be ideal
Original post by jlwman_
Have you got a laptop with 6gb ram/ good graphics, audio card? also SSD would be ideal


You do not need an audio card or an SSD to run GTA V.
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Original post by Plagioclase
You do not need an audio card or an SSD to run GTA V.


Would it not be more efficient?
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Would it not be more efficient?


Well an SSD would make loading times faster but you don't need it to run GTA properly (whereas you definitely do need a good GPU, CPU and a decent amount of RAM). There's absolutely no need for an audio card though.
Behold the notebookcheck benchmark for GTA V. I find this website really helpful for all such things.

http://www.notebookcheck.net/GTA-V-Benchmarked.140881.0.html
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Original post by Plagioclase
Well an SSD would make loading times faster but you don't need it to run GTA properly (whereas you definitely do need a good GPU, CPU and a decent amount of RAM). There's absolutely no need for an audio card though.


I stand corrected.. I only assumed this was the case as GTA won't run on my laptop and those are the things I am deficient in lol
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Thanks guys, I have a Dell Inspiron. I'll check the ram and such.
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I stand corrected.. I only assumed this was the case as GTA won't run on my laptop and those are the things I am deficient in lol


What are your specs?
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Thanks guys, I have a Dell Inspiron. I'll check the ram and such.

Almost certainly won't run it then, sorry. That's not a gaming laptop.
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Just buy a games console.
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Original post by Plagioclase
What are your specs?

Almost certainly won't run it then, sorry. That's not a gaming laptop.


It's a laptop that probably existed before specs were a thing lol. I have 2gb ram.. i'm suprised i have the ability to type
Not really .. laptop cpu/gpu are weak compared to desktops
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Not really .. laptop cpu/gpu are weak compared to desktops


You can get laptops that can play just about anything, you will obviously need to pay a premium though (my ~£1400 laptop is probably as good as a ~£700 self built desktop). A desktop is ideal but not everyone has that choice.
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Original post by Plagioclase
What are your specs?

Almost certainly won't run it then, sorry. That's not a gaming laptop.


Aw, that sucks.
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Original post by Swindle
Just buy a games console.


Nah, I have no money. I have a Wii though? 😂
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Original post by Mystery.
Nah, I have no money. I have a Wii though? 😂


Trade in the Wii.
If you had a 360 or PS3, you could've picked up the last gen version of GTAV.
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Trade in the Wii.
If you had a 360 or PS3, you could've picked up the last gen version of GTAV.


My little sister won't let me because it's hers. :frown:
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Original post by Mystery.
My little sister won't let me because it's hers. :frown:


Well, that's just too bad. You have my sympathy.
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Well, that's just too bad. You have my sympathy.


I'll get over it one day. Thank you, Much appreciated.

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