cant get CoD WaW to install

[codyjames93]

Ok i got a new Gateway gaming laptop it has; windows7 home premium 64-bit, AMD quad-core processor a6-3400M, graphics are AMD Radeon HD 6520G, memory is 4GB DDR3 memory, storage 500GB HDD, optical drive DVD super multimedia DL drive, card reader multi-in-1 card reader,
And Call of Duty World at War needs; OS windows vista/xp, processor AMD 64 3200+ Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz or better, memory 8 GB free hard drive space 512 MB RAM(XP)/1 GB RAM (vista), video card Shader 3.0 or better 265 MB NVIDIA Geforce 6600GT/ATI Radeon 1600XT or better (on board chipsets not supported).

What can i do to get CoD WaW to work on my laptop ?

 

[Fumz]

Ok i got a new Gateway gaming laptop it has; windows7 home premium 64-bit, AMD quad-core processor a6-3400M, graphics are AMD Radeon HD 6520G, memory is 4GB DDR3 memory, storage 500GB HDD, optical drive DVD super multimedia DL drive, card reader multi-in-1 card reader,
And Call of Duty World at War needs; OS windows vista/xp, processor AMD 64 3200+ Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz or better, memory 8 GB free hard drive space 512 MB RAM(XP)/1 GB RAM (vista), video card Shader 3.0 or better 265 MB NVIDIA Geforce 6600GT/ATI Radeon 1600XT or better (on board chipsets not supported).

What can i do to get CoD WaW to work on my laptop ?

You've already answered the question. You're using onboard graphics; onboard graphics are not supported.

 

[codyjames93]

what are onboard graphics and is there anything i can do to play CoD WaW?

 

[Fumz]

What's the model number of your laptop?

 

[codyjames93]

P5ws5

 

[Fumz]

Gateway has no information on "P5ws5".

Can you find it and throw up a link? Gateway Official Site: Notebooks, Laptops, Desktops, All-in-Ones, Displays, Monitors, Accessories

 

[codyjames93]

ok the modle # is NV55S02u

 

[Fumz]

I'm at the Gateway site scratching my head. The only video drivers listed for the 6520G are provided by Intel. Huh? :shock: http://support.gateway.com/us/en/product/default.aspx?tab=1&modelId=3009

 

[codyjames93]

O ok so I guess no cod waw

 

[Fumz]

O ok so I guess no cod waw

You know... you should be able to run CoD. I know they say they don't support onboard graphics, but yours meets or exceeds every requirement they have. I can't think of a reason why you shouldn't be able to play it?

If I were you I'd find the latest set of graphics drivers. Usually this is no problem, but I can't seem to find anything for you, not at the gateway site and not at AMD.com.

Where and when did you get this machine?

 

[codyjames93]

Yeah that's why I was asking and I got it from office depot

 

[Fumz]

I'm going to ask for help. I'm really unfamiliar with laptops in general... so let's get someone who knows more in here.

 

[codyjames93]

Ok cause I am too

 

[codyjames93]

Ok cause I'm not either

 

[A Guy]

It is interesting that Gateway support doesn't list your model. When searching for ATI drivers for your GPU, the G version isn't listed. Going the "other radeon mobility" route brings you to this message:

Advisory:
The display driver supplied by the laptop manufacturer is customized for the built-in flat panel display, and the graphics features and functions specific to the laptop. It is strongly recommended to use the supplied drivers.

If installing a different operating system other than the one included with the laptop, the laptop may not meet all the requirements, and supported drivers may not be available.

The laptop manufacturer is the exclusive provider of driver updates. If the required driver update is not available at the laptop manufacturers’ website, it is recommended to contact the manufacturer directly, to see if an updated driver will be made available in the future.

AMD cannot provide driver updates directly from AMD.com.

AMD has provided a list of the major laptop manufacturers and corresponding support websites below for your convenience.

However, on that address Fumz listed:

Gateway Support - Downloads & Support Documents - Notebook / 6000 Series / 6520

There is a link to Download Hardware Vendor Detection Utility

But I suspect it will lead you to the ATI driver site. You might download and run it and see if you can glean any more info.

That GPU is a decent GPU

http://www.notebookcheck.net/AMD-Radeon-HD-6520G.55734.0.html

A Guy