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    Dell I9400

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by XIII_GT, Dec 23, 2006.

  1. XIII_GT

    XIII_GT Notebook Consultant

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    Is this laptop anygood for gaming???

    setup:
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    XIII_GT, Dec 23, 2006
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  2. shaheenarshan

    shaheenarshan Notebook Deity

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    wow....that laptop sounds great....its got 7900gs graphic card which is one of the best graphic cads available out there today itll play any of the latest games on the highest setting with ease....
     
    shaheenarshan, Dec 23, 2006
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  3. rickster

    rickster Notebook Evangelist

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    if I were you i'd upgrade to the t5200 at least, since it's a 64 bit processor. and it's 10% faster than it's 32 bit counterpart, so i'd say it's just as fast as your t2250, despite the 17.3ghz vs 1.60ghz difference. If you can afford it you should try to upgrade to the t7200, but the t5200 is pretty solid as well.

    but to answer your original question, yes that's a good laptop for gaming, especially since you didn't get the higher resolution screen
     
    rickster, Dec 24, 2006
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  4. TehStranger

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    The Go7900GS in the 9400 makes it a good gaming laptop, you can definitely play demanding games out in the market right now, of course it still can't match more powerful GPUs like the GTX models. I would up the CPU to a C2D 2Ghz, and the ram to 2GB, then you are good to go!
     
    TehStranger, Dec 24, 2006
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  5. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    The upgrade to 2GB of RAM was only $100, I'd go for that.

    As posted, a CPU upgrade is a good idea, since the Go7900GS is powerful enough to take advantage of a faster CPU. Go for a T5600, or if your budget permits, the T7200.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Dec 24, 2006
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  6. Plymouth

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    I just bought this laptop and its amazing, i configured it with the T7200 2ghz core 2 duo and 2gb of ram and its perfect. I can play all the latest games at max settings and with no problems. I definately recommend buying this laptop.
     
    Plymouth, Dec 24, 2006
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  7. XIII_GT

    XIII_GT Notebook Consultant

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    i cant really afford to get the core 2 duo...as for rams i think ill get more on newegg later..

    Ty for all replies

    one more question can I run BF2+Fear on high settings w/ this laptop??
    not max just ..med-high and no AA..
     
    XIII_GT, Dec 24, 2006
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  8. rickster

    rickster Notebook Evangelist

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    you can't spend $42 more for the t5200?
     
    rickster, Dec 24, 2006
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  9. XIII_GT

    XIII_GT Notebook Consultant

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    nope... no really i cant..
     
    XIII_GT, Dec 24, 2006
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  10. rickster

    rickster Notebook Evangelist

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    you know you could drop down the battery or hdd size to get that processor

    in my opinion it would be worth it to drop one of those to get a 64 bit processor which will be good for future programs
     
    rickster, Dec 24, 2006
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  11. Mark

    Mark Desktop Debugger

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    Yes, I completely agree with Rickster. An HD or battery is much cheaper and easier to upgrade later than a processor. I would go with the 64 bit as well.
     
    Mark, Dec 24, 2006
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  12. XIII_GT

    XIII_GT Notebook Consultant

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    That CPU(core duo) is the only cpu thats available ..even if i wanted core 2 duo i cant get it . its not on the list
     
    XIII_GT, Dec 24, 2006
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  13. Charles P. Jefferies

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    Is this notebook from the Dell Outlet? If so, then just wait, the variety of models in there changes daily.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Dec 24, 2006
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  14. XIII_GT

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    not outlet..online deal
     
    XIII_GT, Dec 25, 2006
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