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    Discrete or Dedicated?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by MrTRiX, Oct 19, 2007.

  1. MrTRiX

    MrTRiX Notebook Consultant

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    I guess I'm behind the times because I see people using the word discrete one second and dedicated the next. Now I know the difference between a Integrated laptop GPU and a Dedicated one but I keep hearing the word discrete.

    - What is a Discrete GPU such as the Vostro 1400's 8400M GS?

    - How is it different from Dedicated?

    - Does it share RAM with the rest of the system?

    - Is it slower than a Dedicated GPU?

    I tried searching the forums but I'm not exactly sure what I'm looking for so I hope someone can point me in the right direction or has an answer for me.
     
    MrTRiX, Oct 19, 2007
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Discrete = Dedicated. Just as notebook = laptop.
     
    Lithus, Oct 19, 2007
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    kickace Notebook Deity

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    *edit* didn't read the first part of ur post so nvm
     
    kickace, Oct 19, 2007
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  4. MrTRiX

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    Ah ok so there is no difference. Thanks for the info.
     
    MrTRiX, Oct 19, 2007
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