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    With gaming aside - how well does the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 run?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by gryfan87, May 29, 2008.

  1. gryfan87

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    Like I said, with gaming aside (since we all know it sucks with gaming), how does the X3100 handle multimedia, movies, music, etc...
     
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    Pretty well, DVD's play fine for me, music doesn't really involve graphics, but the visualizations in WMP play without any issues. Windows Aero, as expected, runs fine with no stutters during window animations, Flip 3D, etc.
     
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    What about basic games? Games that take little to run...old games... I have a 360 for modern games, so that really isn't much of a concern
     
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    the x3100 is just a little slower than the 8400gs. Its decent for integrated and should play games like HL 2 etc decently.
     
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    There are issues with some older games due driver problems, but games like Max Payne, Soldier Of Fortune, Serious Sam for example are running just fine.
     
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    In general its more than enough to run Vista Aero, play dvd's. Its as good as a dedicated card in those basic everyday tasks.

    It does games made 2005 and below
     
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    If all you do is web-browsing, projects for school (Office 07, Power point, etc), and movies...does it work just as well? Will I regret not spending an extra $100-$150 to not upgrade to an 8400 gs or an 8600 gt?
     
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    Save the money.. Unless you plan on watching High def movies, which it might struggle with...
     
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    720p is running well, never tried 1080p.
     
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    Nothing wrong with 720p! I doubt I'll ever watch more then a few yahoo movie trailers in 720p...
     
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    How do you like your m1330? I might get that with the x3100
     
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    Satisfactory... Check out the reviews.. Mine's in my sig, and there are a few better ones on this site too..
     
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