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    ati radeon 3200 vs ati radeon 4200

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by breakdown82, Feb 10, 2010.

  1. breakdown82

    breakdown82 Notebook Enthusiast

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    im looking at a couple of laptops one has the 4200 and the other has the 3200. the one with the 3200 is about a hundred bucks cheaper. is getting the one with the 4200 worth it?
     
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    It depends on what you're using it for.
     
    EchoShade, Feb 10, 2010
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    breakdown82 Notebook Enthusiast

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    what are the advantages and disadvantages of both?
     
    breakdown82, Feb 11, 2010
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    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    if you intend to play 3d games, especially modern 3d games, then neither is sufficient.

    otherwise, either is sufficient.

    so i would save the $100, if you needed some particular features of the 4000 series, you would know it already.
     
    masterchef341, Feb 11, 2010
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  5. breakdown82

    breakdown82 Notebook Enthusiast

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    is the 4200 better for playing movies at least?
     
    breakdown82, Feb 11, 2010
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    key001 Notebook Evangelist

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    key001, Feb 11, 2010
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    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    both can play movies.
     
    masterchef341, Feb 11, 2010
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    bagienny Notebook Consultant

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    4200 has a new UVD unit. And that's pretty much it :p
     
    bagienny, Feb 11, 2010
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    HD 3200 will handle everything, except games
    same with HD 4200, so go for the HD 3200 and save cash
     
    LisuPoland, Feb 11, 2010
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