This is the recommended system requirements for CIV


So I think Vostro 5460 meets the requirements of CIV beside processor maybe.
GT630M > Desktop 9800GT

This post has been edited by aristotletan: Jul 18 2013, 08:26 AM

Receive my 5460 in 5 days.... I thought it was 2 weeks. So I guess the news on Dell clearing old stock is true. Anyways I truely love this bargain ultrabook.

So since yesterday I have been seting up my ultrabook which takes some time since I am installing via network dvd-drive. Sadly I didn't get the external optical drive that was given free to first 100 customers only.

A problem for me is my original games that require a dvd to to play. Do I need to buy an external dvdrom just to play games? Any other solution guys?

^image the dvd and mount it?

will there be a Haswell update for the 5460?

Just a matter of time

how if compare with Dell XPS ultrabook ?

u have more budget,go for xps.5460 is perfectly fine with the price and specs yet lightweight

truly agree
only dell xps 13 can beat its lightweight, thin, and performance.

XPS13 is very good, but also burn a much larger hole in your pocket. Go for it if you can afford it
Yup, this is practically the lightest 14" around now (of course the Thinkpad X1 carbon is lighter but that thing cost > RM5k).

Built quality wise, XPS12 / 13 is much better.
Budget conscious will go with 5460

Aww, no more free external optical drive? That's sad. I suppose you ordered from the Dell website?

As for the games, you can try buying games online from Steam www.steampowered.com. Just set up an account, purchase the games online (the site is having a Summer Sale now - they have lots of sales each year), and then you can install the games you've bought from the Steam program. It's easy and you don't need a DVD drive. Steam will store your purchases forever, so you can reinstall the same game in a different PC/laptop. You just need a Visa, Mastercard, Paypal or some means of purchasing the games online.. And an Internet connection, of course.

This post has been edited by kiasuXD: Jul 18 2013, 06:14 PM

external drive only rm100 la...just buy that one...keep in the bag and use when need

I was thinking that way too. But need to find a free mount software that support win 8 since magic disc failed on install.

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Update: Apparently Win 8 can auto mount iso without any 3rd party program.

This post has been edited by gyver: Jul 19 2013, 04:39 PM

Not apparent. It's a fact W8 support mounting of ISO file natively. (after being tease by Unix and Mac users for upteen year )

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Jul 19 2013, 05:06 PM

waiting for my 5460 to arrive next week, ive bought corsair force gs 128gb and external dvd, now looking to buy corsair Vengeance 8gb ram, its compatible right guys?

I have searched for a while and it turned out that this is the only place that has discussion regarding Vostro 5460. Happy to join the conversation guys.

I have encountered few issues:
+ bad wifi, low range, if the router is in different room, the wifi dropping often and transfer speed low.
+ Intel HD4000 took ~1200MB ram constantly, regardless of usage. So actual ram is ~2900MB. I have tried both intel driver and stock driver and nothing changed.
+Dell Quickset limited configuration

Pros:
+ Quick boot time with ssd: ~10s Win 7. Mine took 22s restart time due to many apps running in background.
+Lightweight
+Long battery life (~3 hour video playback with max brightness)
...
Cons:
+ Bad wifi, you guys with i5M version can have Intel N6235 which is a lot better than N2230 (mine) and realtek, atheros (other guys)
+ Build quality is average, the laptop is not rock solid. if you lift it with one finger from one corner, the lid will open up slightly.
+ Trackpad dpi is quite low, when pairing with my bluetooth mouse (razer orochi) 2000dpi it's quite slow. Quick scholling and trackpad slightly disabled when typing is a plus.
+ Only 1 slot of ram, pro laptop ram like kingston hyperx and corsair vengeance usually come with a kit of 2x8gb ram. Dont know if low voltage ram supported.

My system: Vostro 5460 i3 3120M HD4000, 4Gb 1600C11 Ram (going to have 8Gb 1600C9 installed today) SSD Samsung 830 128Gb.

Hey Bro,
mine i5m also have N2230 only, which version hv N6235?

I see there's a new one 5560. Anyone considering that? There's VGA and RJ45 port.

goddamn DELL

they even dare to tell me that the wifi is design for a very short range..... i feel like im being cheated by them

how the hell a consumer suppose to know that your wifi design is for short range?
there isnt any info on the wifi how goddamn short the distance is....if i know i would have not purchase it.

btw....does any1 of you encounter ip flood request from the dell?


this problem is getting into my nerve now

I think people with I5 M wont have any problem with wifi because they come with N6235 Business class wifi card (same with N6200)

Best option is to swap out everything that swapable in this laptop and we're good to go:d

which software are you running at that moment?