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    Is this M1330 fit for gaming

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Mt9, Dec 13, 2007.

  1. Mt9

    Mt9 Notebook Consultant

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    Just got my M1330:

    2.2GHz/800Mhz/T7500/Intel Core 2 Duo
    3GB memory
    160GBHD/7200rpm
    windows ultimate
    13.3 screen WXGA TL CCFL Backlit LCD

    Intel integrated Graphics Media Accel 3000

    dear friends say i messed up w/this graphics card.

    what do u think? I'm not a gamer, but have to admit i'm curious--is this laptop set up at all for any level of gaming.

    also, there's nothing i can do since i can't upgrade the
    graphics card.

    any thoughts are really welcome.

    sad slower gamer, mt9
     
    Mt9, Dec 13, 2007
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  2. L.Rawlins

    L.Rawlins Notebook Evangelist

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    The M1330 has never been 'for gaming'. The other GPU would have been the wiser choice in the longer term for its video processing abilities but all in all, neither are going to satisfy the avid gamer.
     
    L.Rawlins, Dec 13, 2007
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  3. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    You can play most older games on low low settings. You can play half life 2 etc, but nothing new like cod4, crysis, etc.
     
    nizzy1115, Dec 13, 2007
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  4. Mt9

    Mt9 Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks! u confirmed what i was thinking.

    I'm still thrilled w/this little pc and will continue to use it for work/school.

    thanks again very much!

    so far no unusual annoying noise!
     
    Mt9, Dec 13, 2007
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  5. PhoenixFx

    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    You should have gotten the 8400M GS, even though that is also an entry level card, it can handle most new games at medium/low settings.
     
    PhoenixFx, Dec 13, 2007
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  6. L.Rawlins

    L.Rawlins Notebook Evangelist

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    Maybe, but why spend forty dollars on a state of the art game when you're only going to get a ten dollar experience at best?

    Besides, emulating a SNES on a notebook the size of a matchbox in a Starbucks is a far more rewarding experience than playing Crysis like a slideshow. :)
     
    L.Rawlins, Dec 13, 2007
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  7. praneeth

    praneeth Sanath Jaya Suriya!!!

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    Should definitely have gone with the 8400M GS.... the integrated graphics will struggle with 90% of games...

    The 8400M GS can handle most current games (not at max conditions though)
     
    praneeth, Dec 13, 2007
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  8. cedchung

    cedchung Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is it necessary to get the 8400M GS if I won't play any game at all on it?
     
    cedchung, Apr 7, 2008
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  9. lordnikon

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    Not necessary. X3100 is fine.
     
    lordnikon, Apr 7, 2008
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  10. ifti

    ifti Undiscovered

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    No. Whats the point on getting a component you wont use??!!
     
    ifti, Apr 7, 2008
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  11. Xalvin

    Xalvin Newbie

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    That really depends. In the future you might play games, so you'll never know.
    Also, I'm not really sure but certain softwares like AutoCAD require good graphic cards.
     
    Xalvin, Apr 7, 2008
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  12. mystery905

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    You can always return the unit you got within 30 days and re-purchase with the dedicated graphics.

    My first real laptop was an HP DV2422 and had integrated Nvidia 6150 graphics and could play older games okay, but I longed for better performance and ability to play later titles, so when the M1330 went on sale, I bought it with the 8400M GS, and sold the HP.

    You're in a better position as you can return your current unit without losing money.
     
    mystery905, Apr 7, 2008
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  13. haquocdung

    haquocdung Notebook Virtuoso

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    :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:
     
    haquocdung, Apr 7, 2008
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  14. mystery905

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    I run Unreal Tournament III @ 1280 x 800 native resolution, medium settings. There are other new games besides Crysis!
     
    mystery905, Apr 8, 2008
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  15. mr_ecktid

    mr_ecktid Notebook Enthusiast

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    it'll run most new games at low/medium settings.

    i got mine for sc2, should run fine for that
     
    mr_ecktid, Apr 8, 2008
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  16. haquocdung

    haquocdung Notebook Virtuoso

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    how about this??

     
    haquocdung, Apr 20, 2008
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  17. gnuh

    gnuh Notebook Consultant

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    is it possible to go other way around? I mean return the dedicated graphic to get the X3100?
     
    gnuh, Apr 20, 2008
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  18. GaMeRxD

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    xps m1330 was never meant for gaming as mentioned above, that 8400m gs card is useless to play any latest games.
     
    GaMeRxD, Apr 20, 2008
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  19. ndroo

    ndroo Notebook Guru

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    how about WoW ?
     
    ndroo, Apr 21, 2008
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