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    X1600 and an external monitor

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by who8mahrice, Sep 3, 2007.

  1. who8mahrice

    who8mahrice Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm thinking about getting an external monitor...22" or maybe even 24"...but I'm afraid the X1600 in my S96J wouldn't be able to handle the native resolutions on a 22" or 24". What's the highest resolution that an X1600 can decently handle? Both while just general web browsing and playing games (I really just play Warcraft 3 and CS 1.6, btw, so not too taxing anyways).

    Thanks!
     
    who8mahrice, Sep 3, 2007
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    wolfraider Grand Viezir of Chaos

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    it can easily handle warcraft at 1400x900 without lags i did it with mine ati radeon 9250 (desktop) so considering thatati x1600 is 2 generations newer and at least 4 times more powerfull it shouldnt surprise if it can handle the max resolution. same with cs 1,6
     
    wolfraider, Sep 3, 2007
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  3. Zero

    Zero The Random Guy

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    As wolfraider said, it shouldn't have any trouble reaching thoose resolutions. The Mobility X1600 is still a fairly powerful graphics card and WOW isn't a massively taxing game.
     
    Zero, Sep 3, 2007
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    who8mahrice Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks guys.

    (Btw Zero, I play War3, not WOW).
     
    who8mahrice, Sep 3, 2007
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  5. IIIM3

    IIIM3 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    i run dual monitors both at 1280X800 but, anyways, i can easily play CS:S running through an external monitor (which seems to be more intensive on your GPU, rather than on your native monitor)
     
    IIIM3, Sep 3, 2007
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    Cinner Notebook Evangelist

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    My laptop has an x1600 128 mb and it's hooked up to a 24" screen. Plays Warhammer Dawn of War at 1920x1200 just fine :)
     
    Cinner, Sep 4, 2007
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