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    intel extreme graphics

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by chris23, Jun 22, 2004.

  1. chris23

    chris23 Newbie

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    Hi.

    Sorry if this is a much repeated question. I can't find it in the archives.

    I'm considering buying the Aspire 2012, but am concerned with the graphics. I don't need to play any games on it, but would occasionally like to watch a movie. Is intel extreme graphics II sufficient for this, or is something better needed?

    Thanks in advance.

     
    chris23, Jun 22, 2004
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  2. Quikster

    Quikster Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    for watching movies that will be plenty.

    zx5000 :: 2.4M :: 512 DDR :: 40gb 4200 RPM HD :: 15.4" :: Radeon 9600 Mobilty M10 :: Aquamark3 22,856
     
    Quikster, Jun 22, 2004
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    destfix Notebook Guru

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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by Quikster
     
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  4. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    In that case, you're going to want to get a machine with a 64MB dedicated card or better. Something like the Acer 1680 would fit.

    Editor in Chief http://www.bargainPDA.com and http://www.SPOTstop.com
     
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    I'm no expert on this topic but having a dedicated graphics card would be better for your system over an integrated graphics processor. You free up your main processor and your ram so it can do other stuff and not worry about generating graphics. A dedicated graphics card with its own DDR ram would take care of that and make your processor and ram run more efficiently.

    I searched long and hard at different notebooks before buying my aspire 1681, I like the fact that it has a Radeon 9700 64 MB DDR ram graphics processor so my Centrino processor doesn't really have the burden of generating graphics. I probably could play some games with my LT even though I didn't buy it for that purpose.

    Tony



    T. Chan

    Ultinet desktop P3 450Mhz
    Acer 1681WLMi, arriving in 2 weeks :)
     
    Cman, Oct 12, 2004
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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by Cman
     
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  7. Venombite

    Venombite Notebook Virtuoso

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    As previously suggested, the Acer Aspire 1680 series would probably be your best option. It gives you the PM 1.5Ghz Dothan (2MB L2 Cache), ATI 9700 w/64MB (dedicated) & a DVD +/- Burner for approx $1300US. This will be able to handle everything you could probably through at it. The only minus is the battery life, 2.5hrs is a bit low, but you can but a 4000 series battery and get approx 4-5hrs on that battery.

    -Vb-
     
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    ah, ok! It means with the integrated graphics only for office and internet etc..?

    Ps: Usually Acer comes with HDD 4200rpm?

    Thanx!

    6:3
     
    destfix, Oct 15, 2004
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  9. Venombite

    Venombite Notebook Virtuoso

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    Integrated graphics can do more than just Office apps and internet, but it just lacks in overall performance. It takes memory away from your system ram and allocates it to video (shared memory). This reduces system performance because the CPU must work harder to do the graphics work. If you don't mind the slower performance, than Integrated video is fine, but not recommended. Getting a unit with dedicated video is just a better option. This will allow the system to perform better since the video controller has its own dedicated video memory. Also, the video chip is also usually better (more powerful). Especially the ATI 9700 GPU in the Acer 1680 series, this is one of the fastest GPU's in the market for notebooks.

    Yes, Acer notebooks usually come with 4200rpm HDDs, but since the notebooks are so inexpensive, you can buy a new, faster & larger replacement HDD.

    What is your price range? The 2012 units, when they were still widely available, cost approx $1300US. The Aspire 1681WLMi is the same price, so there's really no loss in performance or features.

    -Vb-
     
    Venombite, Oct 15, 2004
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    The price range is around 1100 € - 1200 € but i think a new HDD is important so a little bit less than 1200... Im going to wait until the X-mas offers... or i will buy P4.

    Here (Spain) the prices like these:


    ASPIRE1681WLMI P-M1.5/2X256/60 1276 €

    ASPIRE1711SMi P4 2,8G/512/80 1428 €

    TM2702WLMI P4 3G/2X256/60/15,4 1097 €

    TM4001LMI PCNT 1.5/512/40 1097 €

    TM4001WLMI CNT 1.5/512/60/15.4 1269 €

    TM4002WLMI P-M1.6G/2X256/60 1177 € [?]

    TM4052LMI P- M1,6/2X256/40/15" 1097 €




    6:3
     
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  11. notebkbuyer

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    Hi

    Given purpose is not for playing game, will saving a few bucks for an integrated graphics and adding RAM say from 512 Mb to 1 Gb, generally be better in overall performance?

    Alec


    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by Venombite
     
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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by destfix
     
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  13. destfix

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    Yes, it true, de acuerdo:
    "I think that paying 150€ over the LMI and getting a better screen, ... "

    But if u pay a little bit more then u can buy with... U know..
    I would prefer to buy the 4001Lmi +more 512Ram + 7200Hdd because for me its more powerful than the 4001Wlmi.
    Actually iam still thinking about the shopping because i needed almost 3years to save this money so , maybe there will be good offers in X-mas time. ¿Dont u think?
    For example: canalpc, donpc, pcbox etc..

    Agur!


    6:3
     
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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by destfix
     
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  15. destfix

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    Thanx, i will check the ElCorto :))

    uups, what i saw before.. do u know the shop Bermudez (Bilbo-Maxcenter) ? Now the 4001LMI is 1199E + 512Mb gratis [} :)] [?]

    6:3
     
    destfix, Oct 21, 2004
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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by destfix
     
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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by lordyeray
     
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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by destfix
     
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    Trying again... :

    Q passsaa!
    My 4001WLMI is ordered too . ElCorto sends it to me by Seur on tuesday. And finally, what about the memory??? I'm curious...
     
    lordyeray, Oct 24, 2004
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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by lordyeray
     
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