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    Quick question regarding the Inspiron 6400

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by wondermoose, Aug 22, 2006.

  1. wondermoose

    wondermoose Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm thinking about getting a laptop once again, and I have a couple quick questions about the 6400. First, is there any sign of cheapness on Dell's part? I realize they can be likened to the McDonald's of computers, so I want to make sure I'm getting a quality product. I've never heard of them selling people short but I figure this is the place to inquire! And then also does it have the mustard to handle Counterstrike: Source and World of Warcraft? Those are the two most advanced games I'd probably ever play on it.

    And if you know, what about Doom 3? That's always a good game to judge how good a system is with gaming. Thanks.

    Oh, and I was looking at going with this set up...

    Intel® Core™ Duo Proc T2400(1.83GHz/667MHz/2 X 1MB L2 Cache) [Included in Price]
    15.4 inch UltraSharp™ Wide Screen SXGA+ Display with TrueLife™ [Included in Price]
    2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHZ, 2 DIMM [Included in Price]
    100GB 7200rpm SATA Hard Drive [Included in Price]
    256MB ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON® X1400 HyperMemory™ [Included in Price]
     
  2. Lysander

    Lysander AFK, raid time.

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    Well, I really like the look of the 6400. But a lot of people don't like the white bumpers, so may say it looks cheap. But it certainly doesn't feel cheap.

    I have the same CPU, GPU and ram speed as that config, although only 1GB for now. I play CSS on 1280x800, highest settings w/out AA. And I get 35fps.

    WoW, Im not sure about, but considering it looks good on a 200M, I'm sure this would run it no problems.

    No idea about Doom 3 though. But F.E.A.R runs great at 1024x768 at medium settings.
     
  3. wondermoose

    wondermoose Notebook Enthusiast

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    bump! I need more replies!
     
  4. drumfu

    drumfu super modfu

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    moving to gaming