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    Need help with graphic cards, no idea!

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by cazoraz, Apr 5, 2009.

  1. cazoraz

    cazoraz Notebook Enthusiast

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    I like playing games on my lappy, mainly just Civilisation IV type games, nothing too fast paced or huge.

    Am tossing up between Dell Studio 15 ( graphic card: 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570 ) and the Dell Latitude E5400 ( graphic card: Intel® 4500MHD Graphics Accelerator).

    What is the difference? Which is better? I have no clue!!


    Cheers
    Caz
     
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  2. tetutato

    tetutato NBR Troll

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    The Dell studio 15 is MUCH MUCH better than that dell latitude in graphics card. Since the 4500mhd graphics accelerator is not really a graphics card and it's integrated. The Ati one is dedicated and is in like mid range section. You will have no problems with Civ. 4 type games. Also, Which Dell Studio 15 are you buying?
     
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    If you're playing Civ 4 and its expansions the GPU on the Studio 15 is fine, but get the best possible CPU you can since the game likes CPU power and will run smoother with a more powerful CPU, particularly if you like big maps with lots of civilizations.
     
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  4. cazoraz

    cazoraz Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks :) I am looking at the Dell Studio 15 with Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8600 (2.40GHz/ 1066 FSB/ 3MB Cache) - good deal on here in Aus. at the moment and seems to have everything I want - except for a pointing stick which I'm going to have to live without!
     
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    HerrKaputt Elite Notebook User

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    The Latitudes are not really meant for games.

    If the pointing stick is important, and you want a very-well built laptop, get the Dell Precision M4400. It isn't cheap though!
     
    HerrKaputt, Apr 5, 2009
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