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    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950

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

  1. blx

    blx Newbie

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    looking to buy a laptop but it only comes with a Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950. will that be capable for 3d modeling and rendering?
     
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    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Oh no, that card is not for things like that at all. You need a more powerful card, and preferably a workstation graphics card.

    EDIT: Please do not create multiple threads on the same topic... http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?p=1997978#post1997978
    It does nothing but make it harder for posters to respond and it clutters the forums.
     
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    ooh sorry about that. thanks for the info
     
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    I got a GMA 950 in my NEC Versa p7200, i do quite a lot of 3d modeling, and the poly limit before it shows a sign is around 160,000 polygons. It does struggle abit if you have textures. But i find it quite slow, its still recommended for a dedicated, even if you want higher polylimit. Currently i havent even done 3d on a dedicated card, all my computers are all Integrated, so i dont find it too annoying.

    There also is a driver problem when running 3D sometimes, the driver shuts its self off if you do massive polylimit. Thats what happened when i got it to 350,000 polys.
     
    et_fone_home, May 29, 2007
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