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    Upgrade or downgrade

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by runtime, Aug 20, 2009.

  1. runtime

    runtime Newbie

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    Old PC:
    Intel P4 2.8 ghz
    512 mb ram
    ati radeon x300 se

    New laptop:
    Intel core 2 duo @ 2.1 ghz
    4 GB ram
    intel gma x4500hd

    Is this an upgrade or downgrade for light games?

    Can I expect any improvement in a game like Team Fortress 2?
     
    runtime, Aug 20, 2009
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  2. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It's an upgrade.
    The CPU is a lot better, ram is a lot better and the GPU is slightly better.

    So overall you win :)

    Edit: welcome to NBR (forgot to say this).
     
    moral hazard, Aug 20, 2009
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  3. runtime

    runtime Newbie

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    I forgot to mention, the ati radeon x300 se is 128 mb.

    So my new integrated card is "slightly better" than the old standalone card?

    Thanks again
     
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  4. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    yes it is.
     
    moral hazard, Aug 20, 2009
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  5. DarkSilver

    DarkSilver MSI Afterburner

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    Why don't you just buy a dedicated GPU?
    I mean not necessary an expensive 1.
    For example: ATI Mobility Radeon HD3470 which is 256MB and better than GMA card. It is d@mn cheap!

    Edit: Overall has been upgrade greatly except for the GPU(slightly only).
     
    DarkSilver, Aug 20, 2009
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