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    XPS M1210 Questions...

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Ferny84, Jul 8, 2006.

  1. Ferny84

    Ferny84 Notebook Geek

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    1. Is the Nvidia 7400 video card faster than a 9800 pro?

    2. Is the camera worth it?

    3. Would the screen size be too small for photoshop/graphic apps?

    4. Has anyone tried Battlefield 2 on this laptop yet? How about World of Warcraft (me favourite games).

    ???
     
    Ferny84, Jul 8, 2006
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  2. jtom

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    1. No
    2. No
    3. No
    4. I dont have my XPS 1210 yet but I heard it does play BF2 and WOW fine.
     
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  3. xAMDvsIntelx

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    jtom basically sumed it up, but make sure to get enough RAM (I'd recommend at least 1.5GBs) to run BF2 on the M1210. As far as Photoshop goes, the screen may be a little small depending if you're working with extremely high-res. pictures.
     
    xAMDvsIntelx, Jul 9, 2006
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    speaking of upgrading the ram, i should be receiving my m1210 in a few days, (T2300E / 1GB / 80GB / GeForce 7400 / 6 Cell)

    What kind of ram would I be looking for to put in there (2x1GB)? All this new fancy DDR2 timing confuses me :confused:

    Preferably from www.outpost.com because they ship to Canada and I've dealt with them before.
     
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  5. Ferny84

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    Hmm...would a Dell e1505 with ati x1400 be better for games?
     
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  6. jtom

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    technically yes but the difference is so minimal that you wouldnt probably notice.
     
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  7. XBOHDPuKC

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    you should be looking for memory marked DDR2 533, which is also PC 4200 and PC 4300 or DDR2 667 which is also PC 5300 and PC 5400. The latter memory is faster as it works at 667 speed. Just make sure you are getting two same sticks speedwise and preferably manufacturer wise so that it works in dual mode.

    http://shop2.outpost.com/product/4700769
    http://shop2.outpost.com/product/4779979
    http://shop2.outpost.com/product/4914001
    http://shop2.outpost.com/product/4787509

    any of those will do just fine
     
    XBOHDPuKC, Jul 9, 2006
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    if you need a web camera at all i'd say go for it as an embedded camera is a neat solution. afterall it's logitech so it cannot be marginally bad. Also in AV package you get a prep for broadband wireless card should you decide to install one in the future.
     
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    I hear its quite possible to play BF2 on it, just need the NVidia graphics obviously and at least 1.5 gigs of ram.
    Wow, no problem!!
     
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    Are there any benchmarks for this laptop/video card?
     
    Ferny84, Jul 9, 2006
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    So for battlefield 2, 1gb will not be enough? how well will it play with 1gb?
     
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    I play BF2 on my desktop now, P4 2.4, geforce 6200, 768mb ram. Its at 800x600, on medium settings. Its a little choppy in places, and loading takes forever. 1gb+ is needed for smooth gameplay in BF2.
     
    sheff159, Jul 9, 2006
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