laptop only using 4mb of memory

[Rob52240]

I installed aces high on a windows 7 laptop with core 2 duo processor and 4gb of ram.

The game only runs 15-30 fps and says vidmemory is 1300 but only using 4mb.

Any ideas?  I updated all the video drivers, still having same problem.

[FLS]

The video memory use message is not accurate. Don't worry about it. To increase your frame rate scroll up to Waffle's Video Setting Tips.

[Skuzzy]

Typically, laptops use onboard video chips without dedicated video RAM.  They make dynamic use of system RAM, which is one reason why the usage number is typically incorrect.

As those onboard video chips are not the fastest things on the planet, you will need to reduce the "Maximum Texture Size", and uncheck most of the Options->Graphic Details->Advance options in order to maintain somewhat playable frame rates.

[Rob52240]

Thanks, I'll just scrap the idea altogether.

Laptop was going to be for a player who is a trucker that we're trying to expedite back into the game.

Do any laptops have an actual video card?  I'm looking for something that will run aces high @ 60fps with the graphics turned most or all the way up.  (just like my 4 year old PC does)

[Skuzzy]

Thanks, I'll just scrap the idea altogether.

Laptop was going to be for a player who is a trucker that we're trying to expedite back into the game.

Do any laptops have an actual video card?  I'm looking for something that will run aces high @ 60fps with the graphics turned most or all the way up.  (just like my 4 year old PC does)

The problem with laptops is cooling the higher end cards.  There are many with higher end video systems, but they all tend to get very hot and require some type of extrernal cooling solution to prevent overheating of the unit.

[Rob52240]

can this be accomplished by getting one with a metal case and using one of those air cooling things you set a laptop on top of?

[FLS]

The ASUS ROG laptops are nice gaming systems and run pretty cool.

[Rob52240]

do they run aces high at a decent frame rate?

I've never been a fan of laptops unless absolutely necessary.  I think that the  is the reason behind their popularity.

I won't be disappointed if the only good solution is to use a desktop, especially with the new aces high coming out I imagine it will take more horsepower to run well than the current version does.

[fuzeman]

If they are an Ice Road Trucker, just play with the windows down.

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhshaddupfuzeman!!

[FLS]

do they run aces high at a decent frame rate?

They're designed for gaming, they'll run any game you have.