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    Intel X3100: Good 4 Gaming?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by razza123, Sep 26, 2007.

  1. razza123

    razza123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    is it any good 4 playing any new games? :confused:
     
    razza123, Sep 26, 2007
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    kowell Notebook Evangelist

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    Nope...Integrated graphics.
    Might perform well on 2 years old games but nothing new.
     
    kowell, Sep 26, 2007
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    Odin5578 Notebook Evangelist

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    Sadly no. The 3100 isn't made for gaming as it's an integrated card. I would suggest a 8600GT or at least a 8400GS if you intend on doing any gaming at all.

    The x3100 can play older games and could probably play some newer games but you'll definitly have to crank the settings and resolution down a good bit.
     
    Odin5578, Sep 26, 2007
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    I agree with above. You really can't play game on X3100 but I've heart Intel intergrated GPUs are getting better...
     
    thnksfrthmmrs, Sep 26, 2007
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    They are getting "better" but will never be able to match a dedicated card. The latest drivers were suppose to like "unlock" some of it's potential. As far as I'm concerned it's probably one of the "best" or could possibly be the "best" integrated card.
     
    Odin5578, Sep 26, 2007
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    thnx 4 the advice. im gona download the new drivers and c wat it will do 2 the card..
     
    razza123, Sep 27, 2007
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