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    Intel GMA X3100 vs. ATi Radeon X2300 HD

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by finchy, Jun 28, 2007.

  1. finchy

    finchy Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello there, this is my first post around here, so here i am introducing myself :) I am planning on getting a laptop for college but cutting to the chase, i found out about the new Gateway laptop, the C-140X. its a convertible 14" that has the option of the X3100 (128MB) or the X2300 HD 256MB (128MB GDDR3 Dedicated Memory with up to 256MB using HyperMemory™ Technology).

    the X2300 HD costs $100 more but i saw that it was a pretty bad card game wise. i dont plan on gaming too much but i was wondering what the advantages of the X2300 HD over the X3100 was. i know the X3100 is integrated and might sap resources from the processor but i was wondering if the X2300 would be worth $100 more. i dont game too much, maybe some CS:source and such. I hope to play starcraft 2 whenever it comes out and maybe UT2007 and Team fortress 2.

    i couldnt find any comparisons about the X3100 and X2300, so i made this thread. Thanks
     
    finchy, Jun 28, 2007
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It sounds like the games you want to play are rather graphically intense. You may want to invest some more into a better card. But either way, the 2300 (which is NOT DX10 compatible) will smoke the X3100.
     
    Greg, Jun 28, 2007
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    yah the x1300 is inferior compared to the x2300 hd
     
    kickace, Jun 28, 2007
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    You'll want ATI X2600 or NVIDIA 8600 or better for UT2007 and StarCraft 2 to be enjoyable.
     
    thegsrguy, Jun 28, 2007
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    finchy Notebook Enthusiast

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    alright, thanks for the input guys. i guess ill have to pass on those games then. I thought i was going to choose between the Thinkpad T61 and the new Gateway C-140X but Gateway changed their prices and the price just skyrockets.

    sorry to change the topic, but does anyone know if lenovo/gateway offer education discounts? i was planning on calling them tomorrow but hey, u guys are here lol.

    thanks again
     
    finchy, Jun 28, 2007
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  6. TF2 gamer

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    The intel gma 965 is good enough for all of the orange box games today i can play HL2 with everything on high even with the highest anti-alaiasing ...(sp) i can play TF2 at medium quality at a good framerate i cant really tell i have high ping on any internet games so i get lag all the time internet problem
     
    TF2 gamer, Jun 13, 2008
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    i have 2 gb memory and a intel cetrino 1.66 GHz cpu
     
    TF2 gamer, Jun 13, 2008
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  8. Harper2.0

    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    LOL, my 8400GS struggles with orange box games, i doubt your 965 can run on "high" unless your running at 640x480.
     
    Harper2.0, Jun 13, 2008
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