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    Dell M1210 Go 7400 and Titan Quest -expected performance?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by passive101, May 26, 2007.

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    What type of performance could I expect out of titan quest with the expansion out of a Nvidia go 7400 in a small Dell M1210?

    Any other small form factor laptops with better graphics yet if I can't run titan quest with everything enabled well?
     
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    I was hoping for better performance out of there XPS line. Maybe I will just wait for there next upgrade to the laptop. I have a macbook now but the GMA 950 will not load titan quest running windows :(
     
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    Dell is behind the other manufacturers/brands switching to Santa Rosa. I would imagine they would have to get them out in the next 1-2 months if they want to stay competitive. How long can you wait before purchasing?
     
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    my W3J w/ core duo 2.0/x1600 256mb/2gb ram struggled to run Titan Quest and immortal throne at max settings. it was still playable and i did in fact play through the entire campaign at max settings but slow downs were very noticeable.
     
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    C'mon now, M1210 is an ultra portable notebook, not a gaming machine. There is a limit to what you can squeeze in to such a small chassis. Actually DELL did a wonderful job putting in a Go7400 in the first place.

    Anyways, there is a rumor that the M1210 is going to be refreshed with an 8400 card and Santa Rosa platform pretty soon. Even so, if you are looking for a gaming a notebook, then you have to get a bigger one. Because smaller notebooks don't come with powerful graphics cards due to heat and size.
     
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    The M1210 is too thick and heavy to be classified as an ultraportable. But, it definitely is a very small chassis and I doubt Dell could have put in a more powerful graphics card.
     
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    the small chasis is what I want. I currently have a macbook running os x and windows xp. 2ghz c2d 1GB RAM. the notebook is very quick but not for gaming since it has an integrated video card. I could definitely hold off a few months since I don't absolutely need this game.
     
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