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    1GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M vs. 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Junk_dk, Jul 21, 2011.

  1. Junk_dk

    Junk_dk Newbie

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    Hey guys.

    I'm buying a Dell xps 15, but i'm having a hard time chosing between the two graphic cards:
    1GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M and 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M.

    The 2GB cost $46 more.

    Is it worth it?
     
    Junk_dk, Jul 21, 2011
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  2. hockeymass

    hockeymass that one guy

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    Ignore the memory number, it's largely meaningless. Yes, upgrading to the 540 is worth $46. If you're going to be gaming, though, there are better choices.
     
    hockeymass, Jul 21, 2011
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  3. Simplified

    Simplified The Most Awesome

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    Both cards are low performance cards. If your not a gamer, the better choice will be to save the 46$. The battery time will probably be longer on the GT 525M.

    If your a casual gamer, the GT 540M will be worth every cent.
     
    Simplified, Jul 21, 2011
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  4. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    Considering you're posting in the gaming forum, I'm assuming you want to play some games so go for the 540m. It will play most games quite well at 720p and medium settings. It's the same GPU in the M11x R3 and they seem pretty satisfied with it.
     
    HTWingNut, Jul 21, 2011
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  5. mangos47

    mangos47 Notebook Consultant

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    for $46 you roughly get 15% performance increase and 10 watts more power consumption. both shall handle current games ok in low resolution such as 1366x768 with medium settings.
     
    mangos47, Jul 22, 2011
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