28.01.2010, 23:37
Hello,
I have always used a laptop for Il-2, in fact I have never tried the game on a desktop. My first Il-2 rig was a Dell XPS 1710. 17" screen. It was perfectly suitable for most missions and maps although it was a very expensive box when I bought it new in Jan. 2006. In the spring of 2009, the video card died and it was surprisingly only a little more money to replace the entire computer with a new ASUS G71 gaming laptop. (less than $1000) It has a lot more capability and I can run any mission or map that I've found with no problems. It also has a 17" screen although there's a little less screen resolution than the XPS had, it's a much more capable rig and it allows me to have a completely portable gaming situation. I can set up or take down the whole thing in about 10 to 15 minutes, including CH fighterstick, rudder pedals, a basic throttle quadrant, trakir and headset. Works great. Highly recommended for the traveling gamer.
I have always used a laptop for Il-2, in fact I have never tried the game on a desktop. My first Il-2 rig was a Dell XPS 1710. 17" screen. It was perfectly suitable for most missions and maps although it was a very expensive box when I bought it new in Jan. 2006. In the spring of 2009, the video card died and it was surprisingly only a little more money to replace the entire computer with a new ASUS G71 gaming laptop. (less than $1000) It has a lot more capability and I can run any mission or map that I've found with no problems. It also has a 17" screen although there's a little less screen resolution than the XPS had, it's a much more capable rig and it allows me to have a completely portable gaming situation. I can set up or take down the whole thing in about 10 to 15 minutes, including CH fighterstick, rudder pedals, a basic throttle quadrant, trakir and headset. Works great. Highly recommended for the traveling gamer.