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    X3100 Questions...

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by eskimochaos, Jun 16, 2007.

  1. eskimochaos

    eskimochaos Notebook Evangelist

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    Will the X3100 run the full Windows Aero Glass Interface on a 15.4" widescreen w/ WSXGA+ flawlessly? Just wanted to know because I am looking forward to my Thinkpad in sig to arrive and had a last minute question.
     
    eskimochaos, Jun 16, 2007
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  2. FREN

    FREN Hi, I'm a PC. NBR Reviewer

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    Yes, it'll run Aero Glass. It will also run older games like Half Life 2 and CSS very well after a quick driver update. The X3100 is a pretty powerful card for as far as integrated graphics are concerned. It scores a 3.4 in the Vista experience index.
     
    FREN, Jun 16, 2007
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  3. TomTom2007

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    yes, GMA X3100 supports Pixel Shader 2.0... which is a must for Windows Aero
     
    TomTom2007, Jun 16, 2007
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  4. eskimochaos

    eskimochaos Notebook Evangelist

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    Awesome, so it will run Aero perfectly (no hiccups) and will it run Command & Conquer Generals, how about Raven Shield or Far Cry at low settings? Thanks again for quick replys!
     
    eskimochaos, Jun 16, 2007
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  5. sesshomaru

    sesshomaru Suspended Disbelief!

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    Far Cry? Now you are really pushing it... I guess RPG games would be playable, and CS, but demanding FPS is asking too much of it.
     
    sesshomaru, Jun 16, 2007
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    eskimochaos Notebook Evangelist

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    Just asking lol, better for me for it not to be able to game at all, i like em too much lol!
     
    eskimochaos, Jun 16, 2007
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  7. sesshomaru

    sesshomaru Suspended Disbelief!

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    You should have got a 8600GT or 7950GTX... Succumbing to temptation's a great feeling.... :D
     
    sesshomaru, Jun 16, 2007
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    If you're getting it for university/college, chances are you'll 1) not have much time for gaming or 2) game too much and do poorly. I found it was mostly #1, although I do indulge when on my co-op terms.
     
    chuck232, Jun 16, 2007
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  9. eskimochaos

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    Yea it is for college.
     
    eskimochaos, Jun 17, 2007
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    Far Cry should also work fine, even with the current beta drivers. Generals and Raven Shield it will sail through, they even work on the older GMA900/950.
     
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    With what kind of settings, medium - high, that is one powerful integrated chip we are dealing with then, im impressed. I cant wait for my T61 to arrive!
     
    eskimochaos, Jun 17, 2007
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    Are these games vista compatible, that is the question.
     
    eskimochaos, Jun 17, 2007
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    It will run Generals and Raven Shield at high settings easily, Far Cry, not sure to be honest, but speculating I'd say fairly medium-high settings - hopefully.
     
    HavoK, Jun 17, 2007
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    I ran C&C Generals on Vista using the old drivers with medium details and it works fine :)
     
    epictrance4life, Jun 18, 2007
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