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    Best GPU in a 13-14 inch laptop

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by gjgoulet, Jun 26, 2011.

  1. gjgoulet

    gjgoulet Notebook Enthusiast

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    Assuming a 1600x900 resolution (because lower is amazingly commonplace sadness):

    Are we all stuck in low settings mode in Crysis 2 barring a horrific pimple popping aleinware design? Maybe the new Z from sony? Heck, anyone know of a even a 14" with a 555M which is marginally better than anything I can find (550M in the Lenovo Y470 is closest) which is at least mediumish worthy.

    I can wait a few months but really am I just missing something?

    If only Alienware would try to assimilate a bit... :( or Sony stepup its GPU offerings
     
    gjgoulet, Jun 26, 2011
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  2. User Retired 2

    User Retired 2 Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    14" Alienware M14x has a GT555M but at 6.5lbs outweighs other 15.6" systems like a 5.78lbs DV6TQE.
    13" LG P330 will have a GT555M and IPS LCD.
    13/14" Sony SA/CA have a 900P LCD and HD6630M.

    Best bet atm is a 14" Lenovo Y470 with a GT550M + 900P LCD swapout, available in Quad-core+BD form for US$850.
     
    User Retired 2, Jun 26, 2011
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    uswarrior1 Notebook Consultant

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    What if screen res didn't matter? just screen quality? would the same notebooks still apply or are there some other ones to add to that list?
     
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    R3d Notebook Virtuoso

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    There is a version of the HP DV4 which has AMD 6750m graphics, but it's only released in certain countries.
     
    R3d, Jun 26, 2011
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  5. Arondel

    Arondel Notebook Evangelist

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    Then probably the LG P330 is your best bet. It carries an IPS screen (as opposed to most notebooks, using TN panels). Sadly, it's not out yet.

    IPS panel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    Hope this helps! :)
     
    Arondel, Jun 26, 2011
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