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    seek recommendation of video card for non-gamer

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by notebkbuyer, Oct 19, 2004.

  1. notebkbuyer

    notebkbuyer Newbie

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    Hi..

    I am looking to buy either a 4501 or 4502. Here in Vancouver 4502 comes with an Intel Extreme Graphics whereas 4501 with ATI 9700 card.

    I am not a 3D gamer. I'm using PhotoShop. I have 2 options:
    1. ATI 9700 card and 512Mb RAM (original 4501 spec)
    2. Intel EG and 768 Mb or 1Gb RAM (4502 with RAM upgrade)

    Which one you think will give me better performance?
    Any comments will be appreciated. Thanks
     
    notebkbuyer, Oct 19, 2004
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    If you're not doing high end gaming, I'd go for #2. The extra RAM will impact you more day to day than the vid card.

    Editor in Chief http://www.bargainPDA.com and http://www.SPOTstop.com
     
    Brian, Oct 19, 2004
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