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    Intel GMA3000

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by libertyct, Aug 13, 2006.

  1. libertyct

    libertyct Notebook Geek

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    will this be available in notebooks anytime soon?

    any other info will be appreciated

    thnx!
     
    libertyct, Aug 13, 2006
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  2. jeffmd

    jeffmd Notebook Evangelist

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    yea, but why would you want it. ^^ I hear even though it finally does hardware t&l, its performance is even lower then the 950 wich sucked to begin with.
     
    jeffmd, Aug 13, 2006
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  3. Jalf

    Jalf Comrade Santa

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    I'm not 100% sure, but I think it's scheduled for release early '07, so still a while away. About performance, let's wait and see. But yeah, don't expect too much. It's an integrated chipset, and it's from Intel. Both have historically equated "really bad performance"
     
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  4. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    OMG, it still sucks anyways.
     
    usapatriot, Aug 13, 2006
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  5. Notebook Solutions

    Notebook Solutions Company Representative NBR Reviewer

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    What are you guys saying without any sources? The X3000 is going to be a great integrated videocard, so dont say: It sucks, without knowing what it is.

    It will be avaible when Santa Rose-platform. That means Januari 2007.

    Charlie :)
     
    Notebook Solutions, Aug 13, 2006
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    deltafx1942 Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    Hitman, numerous reports from mags and sites have confirmed that the 3000 will suck. Interviews with programmers have confirmed that too. I think, if you want integrated, ATI or nVidia is the way to go.
     
    deltafx1942, Aug 13, 2006
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  7. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Oh yes, it sure is gonna pwn an X1400 or X1600. :rolleyes:
     
    usapatriot, Aug 13, 2006
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  8. Jalf

    Jalf Comrade Santa

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    But it's ok to say it's a great card, without knowing what it is?
    We know it will support more features in hardware than the 950 does. But that doesn't neccesarily mean performance will be better than on the 950.
    As I said, we'll see when it comes out. :)
     
    Jalf, Aug 13, 2006
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  9. libertyct

    libertyct Notebook Geek

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    well i forgot to mention , im not really a pc gamer. ill be waiting for the ps3 for my gaming needs, i just wanted something that can run vista aero so im thinking the 950 can handle aero too hopefully
     
    libertyct, Aug 13, 2006
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