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    Inspiron 6400: ATI mobility x1300 or x1400?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by cookie15, Jun 18, 2006.

  1. cookie15

    cookie15 Notebook Enthusiast

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    The current package comes with x1300 by default. To upgrade to x1400 I need to put in an extra 100 CAD.

    What are the differences between the two cards? Is there a huge difference is graphics? Is it worth the additional 100 CAD?
     
    cookie15, Jun 18, 2006
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  2. NOSintake

    NOSintake Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    i would think its worth the upgrade. i got the x1400 in my e1505 and i love it. i can actually play good games on this computer. haha
     
    NOSintake, Jun 18, 2006
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    yes upgrade the 1400 isn't great but it's a lot better than the 1300
     
    _Mazza_, Jun 18, 2006
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  4. Notebook Solutions

    Notebook Solutions Company Representative NBR Reviewer

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    Yes it is worth the upgrade. Especially if you are planning to run Vista in the feature.

    Charlie :)
     
    Notebook Solutions, Jun 19, 2006
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  5. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    X1400, altough the X1600 I will be getting with my Asus will pwn it lol
     
    usapatriot, Jun 19, 2006
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    I have the X1400 in my Toshiba and I can play Counter Strike: Source at the highest settings possible with perfect performance (as far as my human eye can tell). The only time I get any weak performance is when my wireless connection starts getting crazy. The x1400 is a good card, I'd get it in a heartbeat.
     
    dkokelley, Jun 19, 2006
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    Tokuman Notebook Evangelist

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    I agree.. I play mine on max settings.. Only problem is I run out of memory a lot due to it sucking memory...

    X1400 owns all games I like..
     
    Tokuman, Jun 19, 2006
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    how much memory do u have btw?
     
    NOSintake, Jun 19, 2006
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  9. dkokelley

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    I know you weren't talking to me but just for everyone's reference I run my system with a little over 1GB (1024MB + 256MB included = 1280MB or 1.25GB) and it never lags for me.
     
    dkokelley, Jun 19, 2006
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