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    Intergrated Card??

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by spamish, Aug 29, 2007.

  1. spamish

    spamish Notebook Enthusiast

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    Will these cards be able to play Battlefield 2?? Also it says in the GPU FAQ thing that low-end cards will smooth out dvd playback, so does that mean on intergrated cards its going to be sub-standard??

    Cheers!!
     
    spamish, Aug 29, 2007
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  2. MadHater

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    Hardly, perhaps it can handle BF2 but on low setting, and surely doesn't give a good gaming experience. You should find something with ATI 2300 or nVidia 8400 for mid gaming. Integrated ones are not made for that.
     
    MadHater, Aug 29, 2007
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    I would avoid integrated card as for one you can't upgrade it and it most likely shares memory, not good for gaming at all.
     
    LAPTOP GAMER, Aug 29, 2007
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    You may want to look at the GPU guide, but no, you won't be happy with an integrated card if you want to play any recent-modern games. At least get a mid-range dedicated card.
     
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  5. spamish

    spamish Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah I have had a look at that board but I just wanted to some clarification as when asking for help on the "what notebook should I buy" forum a lot of people recommended notebooks with the nvidia 7150 even tho I said I wanted to play BF2. SO can this not play it??
     
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    Yes, there are integrated cards that can run battlefield 2 well enough, though integrated cards are essentially sub-standard.

    No, it is usually not logical to buy a laptop with an integrated card, as opposed to spending the same amount of money on a laptop with a dedicated card, but say, a slower processor to keep the price the same.
     
    Necromas, Aug 29, 2007
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