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    Is upgrading to a 128MB card worth it?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by MetroFighter, May 6, 2004.

  1. MetroFighter

    MetroFighter Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm probably going to order a i8600 from Dell within the next week or so and I was wondering if you all thought upgrading from a 64MB graphics card to the 128MB graphics card was WORTH THE EXTRA MONEY. I know that if I were a serious PC gamer I should definately go for the higher card... But I don't play that many PC games and I was wondering if I should pass on the 128MB card since its $111 U.S. or more.

    So in your opinion, is it worth the extra $111 for the few extra polygons? [?]
     
    MetroFighter, May 6, 2004
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  2. Donnelltech

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    If your not gaming a lot I wouldn't bother. Use the money for something else.
     
    Donnelltech, May 6, 2004
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    srdhkl Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    I would agree, the 64 MB card is adequate for your needs. You can still play very good games with it.
     
    srdhkl, May 6, 2004
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  4. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    In case you wanted another opinion...I'd also skip it.

    Editor in Chief http://www.bargainPDA.com and http://www.SPOTstop.com
     
    Brian, May 6, 2004
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  5. Animasaki

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    Just to beat a dead horse, I agree. Unless you're doing anything graphics-intensive (gaming, 3D apps, etc.), it'll just go to waste.

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  6. MetroFighter

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    Oh, thats NOT including the stick of 512MB that I'll order from crucial.com for $125
     
    MetroFighter, May 7, 2004
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    [8D] I just ordered it last night - the specs... [ :)]

    Dell Inspirion 8600
    - 1.6 Ghz Processor M with XGA (standard 1280x800) 15.4" screen
    - 256MB of RAM (Will order a stick of 512MB from crucial for less than it cost to upgrade to 512MB - So I will end up with 768MB of RAM for less than it would cost to upgrade to 512MB from Dell)
    - 64MB Graphics Card
    - 60 GB HDD @ 7200RPM
    - CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive
    - Windows XP Pro
    - 4 Year warranty + 4 year at home service
    - + TAX

    ALL FOR $1900 [ :D][ :D][ :D]
     
    MetroFighter, May 7, 2004
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  8. srdhkl

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    Congrats! Enjoy your new laptop. I think you will like it. You have it souped up very nicely. So far, I've really enjoyed my 8600 and I think you will too.
     
    srdhkl, May 7, 2004
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