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    have a go6150..have the option to trade for an HD3200(hp dv5z) $200...should I?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by plaguepoop, Oct 3, 2008.

  1. plaguepoop

    plaguepoop Notebook Enthusiast

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    My current specs are:

    AMD Turion 1.6ghz x2
    Nvidia go6150
    80gb HD
    1gb ram
    uses XP (what I prefer)

    I have the option to trade for a barely used HP dv5z with the following specs:

    AMD QL-60 1.9ghz Dual core
    AMD 780G "Puma" chipset
    2gb DDR2-800 RAM
    ATI HD 3200 GPU
    120gb HD

    Space makes no difference to me, so the three things im looking at are the processor, ram and gpu. Would it be worth paying 150-200 bucks to upgrade? Will I notice a significant increase from a 6150 to a HD3200 IGP since they are both integrated?
     
    plaguepoop, Oct 3, 2008
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  2. theneighborrkid

    theneighborrkid Notebook Evangelist

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    I'd say so, I have a tablet (tx2500z) with the ati hd 3200, and i like it, now it isn't something where you are going to play any recent games at good settings but with that said, I do play cod4 on all low 800 x 600 online and it is doable and fun, also play tf2 on 800 x 600 mediums online and that is very fun. can also handle assassins creed, bioshock, and gears on (very) low settings... the 6150 would play those at a slideshow if that, hope this helps you
    -TNK
     
    theneighborrkid, Oct 3, 2008
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  3. Gulkor

    Gulkor Notebook Consultant

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    i would if i was you. because you get 1gb more of ram and 60gb more hhd space. and faster cpu and a better gpu. the 3200 can play some game's it's not a gamer card but it can play game's some game's with low/med and some at low setting's there is a thread in the gpu forums

    here si the review of that laptop yo uare thinking of tradeing for. http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=270195

    here is a other one about the 3200 gpu http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=291134

    just read throw them and go form there.

    Gulkor
     
    Gulkor, Oct 3, 2008
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  4. ARom

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    I think you should. I would make that deal, dv5z... what notebook do you have now?
     
    ARom, Oct 3, 2008
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  5. blksnake

    blksnake Notebook Consultant

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    I say go for it...
     
    blksnake, Oct 3, 2008
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  6. tianxia

    tianxia kitty!!!

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    yeah it's a great deal
     
    tianxia, Oct 3, 2008
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  7. plaguepoop

    plaguepoop Notebook Enthusiast

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    I currently have a dv6000. Thanks for the advise guys Ill let him know
     
    plaguepoop, Oct 3, 2008
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  8. mobius1aic

    mobius1aic Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Do it. The 6150 has barely a quarter of the real world rendering capability of the HD3200.
     
    mobius1aic, Oct 3, 2008
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  9. jakabx2

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    Hy,

    anyone tried red alert 3 on this IGP? Do you think HD3200 is powerful enough for it?
     
    jakabx2, Nov 23, 2008
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  10. Face_Jones

    Face_Jones Notebook Evangelist

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    definitely do it, i used to have that same laptop i think and while the video card was alright, ive heard the 3200 is the best IGP out right now, and plus like others have said your increasing about everything else a bit as well. go for it, 200 dollars is worth that upgrade
     
    Face_Jones, Nov 24, 2008
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  11. be77solo

    be77solo pc's and planes

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    yep, as others have said, the HD3200 alone would be worth the difference... but with the other upgrades it's a no brainer.... go get em!
     
    be77solo, Nov 24, 2008
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  12. BenLeonheart

    BenLeonheart walk in see this wat do?

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    Go for it. I have an old dv2000 with a Go6150... and... :) well, go for it! :D
     
    BenLeonheart, Nov 24, 2008
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  13. Face_Jones

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    indeed, it will be one of the best decisions you can make, thats practically a steal lol
     
    Face_Jones, Nov 26, 2008
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  14. Melody

    Melody How's It Made Addict

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    Yeah you definitely should! You're getting a better CPU, more RAM, more HDD space, and a far better GPU :D

    The only reason I see not to is if you're short on money or plan on buying something else.
     
    Melody, Nov 26, 2008
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