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    Best Graphics Card for someone who doesn't game?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by NPeart, Apr 27, 2006.

  1. NPeart

    NPeart Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have an Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 950 in my Dell E1705 and I guess it's fine, but I like to watch DVD's on my laptop. Is there a card that would best server this purpose? I want the best card for what i use the laptop for, but I do not believe a GeForce 7800 is necessary.

    Agree/Disagree?
     
    NPeart, Apr 27, 2006
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  2. syxbit

    syxbit Notebook Evangelist

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    the ati x1400 is pretty good (good on battery life, and can do hardware decoding for DVD's)
     
    syxbit, Apr 27, 2006
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  3. ZaZ

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    Nothing more than an integrated card is needed for viewing DVDs. Most DVD decoding is done by the software.
     
    ZaZ, Apr 27, 2006
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  4. jujube

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    Agree with syxbit for the good battery life and hardware decoding and with zazonz when all you're watching DVDs, the intel intergrated should be fine.
     
    jujube, Apr 27, 2006
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  5. skywalker

    skywalker Business Notebook FTW!!

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    GMA 900 serves very well for watching DVD, and glossy screen would add your excitement.
     
    skywalker, Apr 27, 2006
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    i agree, integrated will be fine for you.

    pb,out.
     
    pbcustom98, Apr 27, 2006
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    ATI X1K series offer good hardware dvd playback with their AVIVO. Cheapest option would be the X1300.

    But personally I'd just stick with integrated, unless you wanted to game.
     
    sionyboy, Apr 27, 2006
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  8. Charles P. Jefferies

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    Yeah, unless you want to game, stick to the integrated card. It runs cooler and also uses less power as benefits versus a dedicated card.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Apr 27, 2006
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  9. NPeart

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    Cool, so I'm good right where I'm at. Thanks all!
     
    NPeart, Apr 28, 2006
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