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    ATI x700 or ATI 200m?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Scratchy413, Feb 4, 2006.

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    Scratchy413 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello,

    It is justifiable to spend 300 dollars more just to get a laptop with an x700? So I can play games better? I mostly play games that are 1 to 2 years old. Like Final Fantasy XI and Ragnarok Online. Is the 200m really as bad as you guys say it is? I don't want to end up with something that won't run any games even on low settings... or spend 300 dollars more for something I don't really need. I was thinking the v2000 series that best buy is offering for $750 might be good enough to meet my requirements?

    Thanks,

    Scratchy

    oh btw.. my first post :eek:
     
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    Scratchy413 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the fast reply :)

    Someone with a Compaq Presario V2402AU can run BF2 smoothly he says. I assume this laptop is similar to the V2000 series at Best Buy?
     
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    There are two versions of that series:
    The V2000 has the Intel GMA900 and a Celeron or PenitumM, whereas the V2000Z has an AMD Sempron or Turion and the Radeon Xpress 200M. ;)
     
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    Thanks :) I'm going to go check them out at Best Buy right now. :D
     
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