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    Win XP Pro with 2 GB RAM,core 2 duo and integrated graphics

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by sri420, Dec 12, 2007.

  1. sri420

    sri420 Newbie

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    Hi,
    I am considering buying a dell laptop with,
    2 GB RAM,
    Windows XP Professional ,
    Intel Core 2 Duo Processor and
    Intel Integrated Graphics card .

    Is the above configuration fine? Some people are advising me to buy
    discrete graphics card from nvidea. I feel the above config would be fine as long as i stay with XP and not upgrade to Vista at all. I also feel discrete doesn't add up to the value when using with XP Pro and 2 GB RAM. I would sure like to know your opinion on this.
     
    sri420, Dec 12, 2007
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    fzzyrn Notebook Enthusiast

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    it doesnt really matter unless you're going to be doing heavy gaming.
    XP will fly with 2gb of RAM and pretty much ANY C2D
     
    fzzyrn, Dec 12, 2007
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    Arquis Kojima Worshiper

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    It's fine as long as you don't intend to play games or run GPU intensive tasks.
     
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    fzzyrn Notebook Enthusiast

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    mind you, DX10 isnt xp compatible.
    as a rule of thumb, anything released before the release of your graphics card will work well. this usually applies to discrete graphics, but integrated might be different
     
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    sri420 Newbie

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    Thanks for your replies.

    I have one concern. If i go with nvidea graphics card 128MB instead of intel integrated graphics with the above configuration will there be any negative impact on the laptop. What i want to know is, will it
    be compatible with XP and also will there be any performance degrade. If not, i feel then it might help me if i decide to go with some gaming or plan to upgrade to Vista premium later.
     
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    crow11ad Notebook Guru

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    There should be none. Nvidia is really good. Ever since I can remember I have been using Nvidia on a desktop. As far as a laptop goes, I too am trying to decide between the 6100/6150, 7150, X1100/X1150, and the Intel X3100.
     
    crow11ad, Dec 12, 2007
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