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    Which better for gaming?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by jolulure, Sep 20, 2007.

  1. jolulure

    jolulure Notebook Consultant

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    Hi.

    I have these two laptop to choose from. I am mainly going to play Rome TW, maybe Red Orchestra, some BIA and BIOSHOCK if possible.

    Which one would you choose for these purposes?

    LG R200

    - Core 2 Duo T7100 (1.8Ghz)
    - 160 GB 5400rpm
    - ATI HD2300
    - 2Gigs RAM
    - 12.1" Screen
    - 30cm x 22.2cm x 4cm

    AHTEC S20

    - Core 2 Duo T7700 (2.4Ghz)
    - 160 GB 7200rpm
    - Intel X3000 256MB SMA PCI Express
    - 2Gigs RAM
    - 12.1" WXGA (1280x800) Extrabrite
    - 29.6cm x 22.7cm x 2.63-3.1cm

    BOTH HAVE SAME PRICE, AND COME WITH VISTA PREMIUM

    Thanks a loT!!
     
    jolulure, Sep 20, 2007
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  2. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    If you looked at the GPU Guide you would see that the ATI card is much faster than the Intel one. The second laptop has faster components but they will not help its gaming performance.

    Personally I would not choose either of those laptops for gaming. You might want to complete the FAQ in the What Should I Buy forum so we can give you some more solid recommendations.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Sep 20, 2007
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  3. kowell

    kowell Notebook Evangelist

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    The 2nd laptop has Intel integrated graphics. Definitly not a gaming choice.
     
    kowell, Sep 20, 2007
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    alkaeda Notebook Evangelist

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    i cant even imagine playing games on a 12 inch screen! I'd go for LG though, but id never game with Bioshock on it!
     
    alkaeda, Sep 20, 2007
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  5. System64

    System64 Windows 7 x64

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    Dedicated cards are definitely better at running Bioshock and games you have there.
     
    System64, Sep 20, 2007
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