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    Vista..... Video Card?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by batman19, Apr 7, 2007.

  1. batman19

    batman19 Notebook Guru

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    what video card should i choice for my new dell laptop?

    integrated or non-integrated?

    i will use this laptop to go online and light gaming. so which one is better?

    the video card will depend on if i would buy 1501 or 1505

    help please?
     
    batman19, Apr 7, 2007
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  2. Metamorphical

    Metamorphical Good computer user

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    I would go with the e1505 (I know this is more expensive, but I think it is worth it) over the 1501. As far as integrated graphics go the 1501 is better. But the e1505 has dedicated graphics cards options including the X1400 which while it isn't exactly a monster is a bit step up from integrated. The 1505 has other advanged over the 1501 as well, like intel core 2 duo processors and available high resolution screens with the glossy treatment.
     
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  3. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Once again, she's right on the money. Core 2 + X1400 with smoke any other combination available in the e1505 or 1501.
     
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  4. batman19

    batman19 Notebook Guru

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    well i just checked, there is like $300 diff with the same config for E1505, i'm not sure the video card upgrade would off set that $300
     
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  5. Dyca

    Dyca Notebook Enthusiast

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    Take the one with non-integrated video card,it will be always than itegrated cards.btw vista would go too slow with integrated video card..
     
    Dyca, Apr 7, 2007
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  6. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Oh, and BTW...don't get the nVidia 7300 if it is offered with the notebook. It's priced higher than the X1400, but performs worse than the X1400.
     
    Greg, Apr 7, 2007
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