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    Dell Inspiron 17R gaming potential ?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Posev, Sep 11, 2011.

  1. Posev

    Posev Newbie

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    My uncle bought me a dell inspiron as a gift but i am waiting for him :
    - 2nd generation Intel Core i3-2310M processor 2.10 GHz
    - 3gb DDR3 ( 2 DIMM )
    - 17.3in HD+ (1600 x 900) LED Display with TrueLife
    - Intel HD Graphics/HD Graphics 3000 with up to 1.6GB Dynamic Video Memory
    - 320gb 5400rpm SATA hdd
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    * can i play the games released between 2010 - 2012 smoothly ? ( bfbc2, mw2, crisis 2, gta 4, etc.. )
    * will i have a chance to play battfield 3 - mw 3 etc... and possible 2012 games ?
    * and i have a question not about games - can i watch hd movies smooth ? and what about 1080p i dont have a clue about it

    thank you for future answers :)

    edit : i have made some research but i wanted to be sure, especially about performance of intel hd 3000. how is it on games ( mainly fps ) ?
     
    Posev, Sep 11, 2011
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  2. doombug90

    doombug90 Notebook Evangelist

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    I hate to disappoint you, but The Intel HD 3000 is an integrated graphics card and does not sport as much fire power as a dedicated graphics card. Although you will be able to run 2011-2012 games on it, they will almost certain run on the lowest settings.

    When it comes to movies, you should be able to watch 1080p smoothly.

    If you want specific FPS on games, take a look here: Intel HD 3000
     
    doombug90, Sep 11, 2011
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  3. Mobius 1

    Mobius 1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    opt for the i5/i7 and the nvidia graphic card
     
    Mobius 1, Sep 11, 2011
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  4. DEagleson

    DEagleson Gamer extraordinaire

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    Get it with the Nvidia GeForce GT 525m.
    Wont be the fastest money can buy but then you would need another notebook model.

    A more bang for the buck 17" would be the HP Pavilion Dv7 quad with i7 2630QM and AMD Radeon HD 6770m, at least it is to my understanding.
     
    DEagleson, Sep 11, 2011
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