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    Best GPU for older games???

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by xtn5021, Aug 15, 2007.

  1. xtn5021

    xtn5021 Notebook Consultant

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    I was wondering which GPU was better for older games, The Geforce Go 6150 or the GMA X3100? The older games are:Counter Strike 1.6,starcraft,Wc3,halo CE,WoW,and diablo 2.
     
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    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Overall they are about the same but for a better experience I would suggest you get a dedicated card like the 7400/8400/x1400/HD2400...
     
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    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    i think the 6150 is better but i could be wrong. either should be reasonable for cs 1.6, starcraft, wc3, diablo 2.

    WoW and Halo could probably benefit from a low end dedicated card.
     
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    scriccs Notebook Consultant

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    If you have the money then try and spring for a dedicated GPU. Ive used my friends laptop with a X3100 and I wasnt all that impressed. It always nice to have that extra power down the road and to turn up details even on older games. Just my two cents. :eek:
     
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    xtn5021 Notebook Consultant

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    well I guess I can spring for the extra $100 to get a dell vostro 1500 with the 8600M GT
     
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