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    Slow graphics

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Clutch, Sep 4, 2008.

  1. Clutch

    Clutch cute and cuddly boys

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    I currently have a Dell 1420 with a 2.4 ghz cpu and a x3100.

    When I run the screen saver there is alot of lag. About 2-3 second refresh. All it does is go in sperts. Is the gpu the limit?
     
    Clutch, Sep 4, 2008
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  2. notyou

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    Yes, your screen saver is too demanding.... :eek:
     
    notyou, Sep 4, 2008
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    The GPU can't handle it, I'm afraid.
     
    jcm4, Sep 4, 2008
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    I have to say the x3100 is a very bad card. That's just me of coarse. Like others have said your screen saver is to demanding.
     
    Halo360Fan, Sep 4, 2008
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  5. Clutch

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    It is just a slide show!

    hmmm

    I told my parents that I wanted some thing with a little more kick :mad:
     
    Clutch, Sep 4, 2008
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    If you can return it still. I would Return it and get a laptop with at least a 8400GS but I would recommend trying to get laptop with a 8600GT
     
    Halo360Fan, Sep 4, 2008
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  7. Clutch

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    This laptop is staying. I have had it about 3 months but this is the first time i tried a slide show.


    Thankyou for everyones input

    Might the x4500 be much better?
     
    Clutch, Sep 4, 2008
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    Well anything to do with graphics the x3100 is not a good idea but if you will use your laptop for other things you will be fine!
     
    Halo360Fan, Sep 4, 2008
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  9. Clutch

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    Well when I (my parents) got the laptop I new it would not run games but it was used in media laptops so I guess I was a little mis led. I can wait for a new laptop.
     
    Clutch, Sep 4, 2008
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    2.4 Ghz is too much for a card like that, or the card less enought. Like they said, a 8600m GT would do the job.
     
    matmat07, Sep 4, 2008
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  11. Clutch

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    Well I do alot of number crunching. Like 12 hour sessions.
     
    Clutch, Sep 4, 2008
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