XXX Nix, you should be able to play it on decent medium settings.. might be choppy at a few scenes. but you'll be ok. Also I passed on the Samsung T220 and got my second samsung, the 2253BW, I didn't like the RED Bezel on the bottom. but question, do you like it. How is the screen? and how are the colors on it with the new TOC technology.? I'm very interested.
Also your main problem other than maybe the CPU. is your GFX card is the GSO edition, the GT woulda been much better. and your CPU is a little old, but you should completely be able to play Crysis on medium.
and everlong, yes Crysis hands down was not very well optimized. it was very poorly written, and runs terrible. NASA can't even run it well. lol
the New Crysis Warhead will be released on Sept. 16th and I've already got it coming on the 15th. it is supposed to be MUCH MUCH better, it's the same game, looks slightly better, but very much more optimized and they say will run about 30-40% better. I like that idea. I'm exited to get it.
Also Crysis doesn't do well with SLI, you're freind would be just as well off with only one Ultra on Crysis. but the new game will TEAR it up with SLI.
Like I said. I have a Q6700 at 3.4 GHz, with 4GB RAM and a GTX260 at the 280 speeds. and I can get over 50fps all day with 2xAA. thats not that great, but pretty amazing for Crysis, don't worry the next one will rock. I can't wait for Crysis 2. I wonder when it will come.