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    Mobile GPU for FIFA 11 and NFS Shift

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by HerrKaputt, Jul 25, 2011.

  1. HerrKaputt

    HerrKaputt Elite Notebook User

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    Hello folks,

    What would be a decent mobile GPU to run FIFA 11 and NFS Shift? Please give me answers assuming the following three native resolutions (and no CPU limitation):

    - 1366x768
    - 1600x900
    - 1920x1080

    Thanks
    HK
     
    HerrKaputt, Jul 25, 2011
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  2. Blazin23

    Blazin23 Notebook Evangelist

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    I can run NFS Shift at 1920x1200 with everything on highest on my Mobility HD4850. I only get occasional slow-downs but that is due the to the game, not the graphics.

    I am not sure about Fifa 11, althought the recommended graphics card is a HD3870 or GeForce 8800 upwards.

    So in conclusion you'd be looking for something like a Mobility HD5850/6850 or GeForce GTX260m/460m upwards. The games will run on lower cards at the lower resolutions, but if you want 1920x1080 you will want a better card. Resolution is generally the most important factor in graphics performance.

    Blazin
     
    Blazin23, Jul 25, 2011
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