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    non-gaming graphic cards

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by whitefang, Aug 2, 2007.

  1. whitefang

    whitefang Notebook Enthusiast

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    i know that if you're not into gaming its best to get an integrated card....but is a dedicated card better in general for everything including video editing and dvd watching?????
     
    whitefang, Aug 2, 2007
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  2. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    dvd and video editing can be handled just fine without a gpu

    high resolution playback is well matched with a low end gpu, though. 720p+
     
    masterchef341, Aug 2, 2007
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  3. Arquis

    Arquis Kojima Worshiper

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    you will be fine with an integrated card for watching movies and editing videos. Dedicated would be needed for more 3D-intensive tasks.
     
    Arquis, Aug 2, 2007
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  4. moon angel

    moon angel Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    As said, today''s integrated graphics are more than capable of DVD playback and video editing at as good quality as dedicated cards.

    How integrated cards fare with HD playback is yet to be seen, but this won't become a widespread issue for a while yet.
     
    moon angel, Aug 2, 2007
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