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    Intel 965GM any good for games!

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Tinderbox (UK), Jul 26, 2007.

  1. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    it`s in a samsung q45 laptop.

    I have searched without much success.

    thanks

    John.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Jul 26, 2007
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    well that card is a integraded graphics card i think. and integraded cards are usually not used for games. a dedicated card (nvidia makes them) are way better. Also most ATI cards are dedicated.
     
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    Mr._Kubelwagen More machine now than man

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    The q45 uses the GMA 950, which is pretty much useless for any *new* games, or even those less than 2 or 3 years old. However, on a 12.1 inch ultraportable, games should hardly be the priority.
     
    Mr._Kubelwagen, Jul 26, 2007
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    The GMA 950 is very different from the 965GM (X3100) keep in mind - the GMA 950 is not going to be capable of playing anything but older games at reduced settings. The X3100 on the other hand is much more advanced and it can even handle games like FEAR on lower settings. I have yet to try any games with my X3100.
     
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  5. Mr._Kubelwagen

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    According to Samsung's site, q45 uses the "Intel 945GM Express (Intel GMA950)", which leads me to believe that it is indeed the 950. But, even if it was the X3100 (which is considerable better), you will be forced to play on low settings, if you are playing new games.
     
    Mr._Kubelwagen, Jul 26, 2007
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