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    HD2400 vs 8400GS / LG R200 vs DELL M1330

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by selu_99, Sep 12, 2007.

  1. selu_99

    selu_99 Notebook Consultant

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    HI people!

    Which of these GPUS you reckon is better in general gaming performance?

    Which of these laptops would you choose?

    LG R200

    -Core 2 duo T7100 (1,8)
    -2 gigs of ram DDR2
    -160GB 5400rpm
    -ATI HD2400 128mb
    -12,1"
    -1200€

    DELL M1330

    -Core2duo t7300
    -2gigs of ram
    -160Gb 5400 rpm
    -NviDIA 8400GS
    -13,3"
    -1500€

    which one will deliver more gaming power?
    how long will the battery last?

    thanks!
     
    selu_99, Sep 12, 2007
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  2. Kwakkel

    Kwakkel Weirdo

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    i'd take the dell :)
    bigger screen (12" is VERY small imo), better CPU, and better GFX :)
     
    Kwakkel, Sep 12, 2007
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  3. selu_99

    selu_99 Notebook Consultant

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    ****TTT!!!!!!

    apparently there is an error in the WEBPAGE of LG... the GPU is an ATI X2300... :mad: :mad:

    will this gPU play ROME TW at max at 1024x768? and SAN ANDREAS or DRIV3r??

    is it DX10?

    thanks ;)
     
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  4. selu_99

    selu_99 Notebook Consultant

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    yes but the dell is 6 week delivery!!!

    By the time it arrives, new technology will have arrived :D
     
    selu_99, Sep 12, 2007
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  5. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    The X2300 is DirectX 9. The Nvidia 8400M-GS is a much better chip but you're also paying 25% more for it. In my opinion if you want to game it is worth it because you are going to get more than a 25% performance increase. I have not seen the LG but the Dell is a very impressive machine in person from a design point of view. The LED screen is also great (I recommend that upgrade).

    Have you looked at the Sony VAIO SZ? In my opinion it is superior to the XPS M1330.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Sep 12, 2007
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    link1313 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Way more expensive though.
     
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    will i be able to play ROME TOTAL WAR at max at 1024x768, and San ANDREAS and DRIV3r with the x2300??

    thanks!
     
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    link1313 Notebook Virtuoso

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    no, yes, not sure.
     
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  9. Charles P. Jefferies

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    Well, I had to ask. In the US, the SZ is less than the XPS when similarly configured, and I wasn't sure whether that applied in other countries.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Sep 12, 2007
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