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    Mobility Radeon HD3200

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Dspr_02, May 14, 2009.

  1. Dspr_02

    Dspr_02 Notebook Evangelist

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    I am looking at the Vostro 1500 - 8600M GT 256, but the have not had one of those in stock at the Dell Outlet sub 600 US for about a week or two....

    I am looking at the Dell outlet at their Studio 15 - 1536 notebook as an alternative and I am just curious how well the HD3200 would do in:

    Team Fortress 2 and CounterStrike Source?
     
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    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    The hd3200 would do fine but the 8600m gt is at least 3 time more powerful. I would sa go for the vostro 1500.
     
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    There are better options for GPUs than the 8600m GT on the 15" Vostro, Asus has a strong card in one of their 14-15" models coupled with competitive pricing. Check the graphics sticky for more info.
     
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    I would expect that Asus would have better cards but my budget is around 650 CAD.
     
    Dspr_02, May 14, 2009
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