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    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by rainz0r, May 13, 2007.

  1. rainz0r

    rainz0r Newbie

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    im going to get a laptop soon.... but i starting to convince myself that i shouldnt get one with an dedicated gfx card so itll prevent me from gaming to much so i can concentrate on school more...

    problem is i hard its good to get a dedicated gfx card cause of movies and stuff, so i dont really know what to do...

    i kinda figure i should either get the new hp dv2500 with the intel gma x3100 or if dedicated gfx really does make a difference, the hp dv2000 with the 128mb geforce 7200?/7100?

    what should ido?
     
    rainz0r, May 13, 2007
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  2. wave

    wave Notebook Virtuoso

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    The x3100 can play HD video. It was one of the things that Intel did in the demonstration.
     
    wave, May 13, 2007
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  3. chrisyano

    chrisyano Hall Monitor NBR Reviewer

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    If you are planning on avoiding games, what other types of applications do you think you will be using on the notebook? Make sure you meet the minimum requirements on all of the programs you intend to use before buying.

    Filling out the FAQ in the What Notebook Should I Buy forum would help some if you haven't already given that a shot.
     
    chrisyano, May 13, 2007
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  4. rainz0r

    rainz0r Newbie

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    internet, itunes, movie watching, ms word stuf like that...
     
    rainz0r, May 13, 2007
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  5. FREN

    FREN Hi, I'm a PC. NBR Reviewer

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    If that's the case, then you'll be more than fine with the X3100. If you're going to do some CAD work, like building bridges, or playing new games like Supreme Commander, you'll need a pretty hefty graphics card.
     
    FREN, May 13, 2007
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    chrisyano Hall Monitor NBR Reviewer

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    As FREN mentioned, you would be fine with integrated graphics for the uses you listed above. The x3100 will be more than enough for those things.
     
    chrisyano, May 13, 2007
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