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    Laptop video card question

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by xile1, Jun 22, 2007.

  1. xile1

    xile1 Newbie

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    I am considering buying a Compaq Presario V6000T that I have found at a relatively cheap price.
    Here are the specs:
    • Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate (64-bit)
    • Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo T7200(2.00GHz/2MB L2Cache)
    • 15.4" WXGA BrightView Widescreen (1280x800)
    • 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    • Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 950 w/Ports
    • Imprint Finish + Microphone + QuickPlay
    • Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network w/Bluetooth
    • 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
    • LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD+/-RW w/Double Layer
    • 12 Cell Lithium Battery
    All right the price for this laptop is about $800.

    I have a question, will the Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 950 run the game counterstrike source. If so… at around what fps? And it says w/ports does that mean I can upgrade the video card??
     
    xile1, Jun 22, 2007
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  2. ScifiMike12

    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    It will run it but not very well. If I can remember, my friend bought an HP laptop with an ATI xpress 200m and was getting about 20-30fps @ 800x600 (most settings on low/med).

    As for the upgrade question, no you cannot upgrade the video card. It is integrated into the motherboard. The ports probably mean it has DVI/VGA.

    Mike.
     
    ScifiMike12, Jun 22, 2007
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  3. odin243

    odin243 Notebook Prophet

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    However the GMA950 is much less powerful than the ATI Xpress 200m. I would not recommend getting the GMA950 if you really want to play Counterstrike Source. If you really want a cheap laptop that can play CS:S, look at the dell e1501.
    http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/inspn_1501?c=us&l=en&s=bsd&cs=04
     
    odin243, Jun 22, 2007
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