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    Can I Play Something With The 950 accelerator on the i6400?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Faire, Mar 2, 2006.

  1. Faire

    Faire Notebook Consultant

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    I'm not a gamer fan.. I just play sometimes for killing time games like Need For Speed Underground or Pro Evolution Soccer 5 (WE9). Since there's no support for dedicated cards oon the inspiron 6400, there's no other choice than that shared card.. will i be able to play those games with that video card?
     
    Faire, Mar 2, 2006
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  2. brn80

    brn80 Notebook Geek

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    Wait a while if you can. The 6400 should have a dedicated graphics card solution come up shortly (tentatively coming out with a X1400 solution) esp. now that HP have released their duo core lineup. Alternatively you can check out the dv5000t from HP. 15'4", duo core, geforce 7400 Go. Comparable pricing.
     
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  3. Metamorphical

    Metamorphical Good computer user

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    The 6400 is supposed to get dedicated graphics before long.

    You can always post the 'What should I buy? FAQ' listed at the top of the 'Ehat should I buy forum?' and we'll help you choose a model that's good as it gets for you. =)
     
    Metamorphical, Mar 2, 2006
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  4. SeaSlorg

    SeaSlorg Notebook Geek

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    I don't know about those games, but if you don't game (often), don't waste money on a good video card.
     
    SeaSlorg, Mar 2, 2006
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    zicky Notebook Evangelist

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    Sure...you can play solitaire on it and if you get bored of that, there's good old Spider Solitaire :p
     
    zicky, Mar 2, 2006
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  6. Charles P. Jefferies

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    I'd recommend an HP dv5000t over the Dell i6400 - better quality, design.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Mar 2, 2006
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  7. Faire

    Faire Notebook Consultant

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    seriously, anyone got that video card?

    ChazMan421 : Thank you for your advice, but I have to buy a notebook in Chile.. and that model is not here already... HP is not even selling the ones with turion processors, well just one model without widescreen.
     
    Faire, Mar 2, 2006
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  8. SeaSlorg

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    I looked at the requirements of both games and I still don't know. However, I do know that gamers will often underestimate the capacity of integrated cards. True, they are worse and settings need to be turned down; but they often suffice. I've used a 16 MB integrated card for years playing many old FPSs and RTSs.
     
    SeaSlorg, Mar 3, 2006
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    I use the integrated graphics on my 6000 to play Unreal Tournament 2004 comfortably. There's very little choppiness on medium settings and runs smooth on low. I wouldn't recommend playing anything more advanced than that though.
     
    BigRemo28, Mar 3, 2006
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  10. buddy1065

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    I use shared memory to play Need For Speed Porche Unleashed and it runs well. My favorite as far as shared memory games is ONI; the fighting game where the heroine can use hand to hand combat or firearms accurately in a 3rd person environment. Demo here:

    http://oni.planets.gamespy.com/

    Works great on my little 1.2 Ghz Vaio T250.
     
    buddy1065, Mar 3, 2006
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  11. Faire

    Faire Notebook Consultant

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    it seems the 950 wont be even capable to run windows vista with the aero interface.. i think i wont buy the Inspiron 6400.
     
    Faire, Mar 3, 2006
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  12. Charles P. Jefferies

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    Supposedly, the GMA950 can run the Aero Glass interface fine.

    I would take a look at the HP dv5000t series, I posted about it on the front page.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Mar 3, 2006
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  13. Faire

    Faire Notebook Consultant

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    How do you know that?
     
    Faire, Mar 5, 2006
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