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    XPS M1330: Choice of Integrated or Dedicated graphics

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by skagen, Jun 8, 2008.

  1. skagen

    skagen Notebook Deity

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    Anybody familiar with the graphics cards offered on the XPS M1330? I am leaning towards ordering with the Intel integrated solution. Will that be sufficient for normal computing?

    I dont game and I dont do photoshop etc. I may rip some DVDs etc, but that doesnt require dedicated graphcis card - or does it?
     
    skagen, Jun 8, 2008
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  2. Hep!

    Hep! sees beauty in everything

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    You'll be fine with integrated.
     
    Hep!, Jun 8, 2008
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  3. Jstn7477

    Jstn7477 Sam I Am

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    Yep, if you don't game or photoshop then the x3100 is perfect for you. If you want HDMI though (I think the x3100 doesn't have it) you will need whatever dedicated card there is, which is probably the 8400M GS.

    -J.B.
     
    Jstn7477, Jun 8, 2008
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  4. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    the integrated graphics is a good alternative to dedicated... plus better battery life

    go for it
     
    paper_wastage, Jun 8, 2008
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  5. mystery905

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    If you don't need dedicated graphics, don't get it.
     
    mystery905, Jun 8, 2008
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  6. gopz

    gopz Notebook Consultant

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    Go in for the Intel integrated X3100, that should be more than sufficient for your needs!
     
    gopz, Jun 8, 2008
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  7. Pappy23

    Pappy23 Notebook Enthusiast

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    If i make the same choice again, I would not get the dedicated graphics for the M1330.

    I originally got it because I thought I might link it with a larger monitor, but after seeing the LED LCD, which I am very satified with, I regret spending the extra money for something I probably won't need.

    It also runs hotter.
     
    Pappy23, Jun 8, 2008
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  8. phy

    phy Notebook Consultant

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    x3100 supports hdmi
     
    phy, Jun 8, 2008
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  9. skagen

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    I ended up getting the integrated graphics card. A good choice so far - battery life is really good and it does what I need.
     
    skagen, Oct 26, 2008
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