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    Which one is better?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Travis_R, Dec 18, 2006.

  1. Travis_R

    Travis_R Notebook Enthusiast

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    The ATI Radeon 7000 Series 32 gb

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    Intel GMA 950 graphics processor with 64MB of DDR2 SDRAM

    Because I know the ATI will run Wow, not sure about the integrated chip.
     
    Travis_R, Dec 18, 2006
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    Are you looking at upgrading from an older machine to a new one? If so, don't get the GMA950 for gaming. It's essentially useless for that although it has some 3D capability; WoW will run but not at very good settings. I would probably say the GMA950 is better, but it's a hard comparison in my opinion. Both systems will have vastly different hardware with regards to processor, RAM, and so on.

    If you're looking for a new notebook, complete our FAQ in the What Should I Buy forum and we can give you some help.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Dec 18, 2006
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    I'm just making sure that my macbook will run it, I just wanted to compare to my desktop computer which I know can run it.
     
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    The MacBook should run it, but don't expect to play WoW in its graphical glory. Just make sure you have a good amount of RAM (at least 1GB).
     
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    Also, this is the card in my dad's Toshiba Satellite laptop, is it any better?

    ATI Mobility RADEON 9700
     
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    The Dedicated Mobility 9700 is a much better card than the Integrated Intel GMA950.
     
    Budding, Dec 18, 2006
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    Ok, thanks, not that it matters much because its my dads :( Just wanted to compare.
     
    Travis_R, Dec 18, 2006
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    ya, intel graphics processor don't really have the greatest rep for gamming... if that.... if the I had an older 250 Smartstep dell with the Ati 7000 Code name M6 i beleve... Then i got a a75 with the 9000igp which is an Integrated card unlike the 7000 which is dedicated. My 7000 ran games much better than the 9000igp though my 9000 was directx 8 and had more memory (sharing ram) Both the GMA and 7000 don't have TnL i beleve so there almost = in that since but the gma is newer and may be faster...
     
    overdrive, Dec 18, 2006
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