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    question about amd and ati graphics.

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Darth Reven, Jun 16, 2009.

  1. Darth Reven

    Darth Reven Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was wondering (if at all) would an amd duel core for laptops with ati (integrated) HD 3200 graphics be able to run games decently? I'm a light gamer, so I am not expecting much.

    Also would this option be better than having a pc with Nvidia 8400gs?
     
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    Like what games?

    Not many games will run on it... :eek:
    An 8400 would be much better, but still not great... :)
     
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    Darth Reven Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well I still play guildwars, I'm sure the 3200 could run it. I have a few games that are a couple of years old like republic commando, rise of nations and jedi outcast (talk about old games lol)

    Would Crysis be playable on the lowest settings with either cards?

    The Dell XPS has an 8400gs, but I think it's integrated though. So I'm not sure which is better.
     
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    AMD's mobile processor line is generally considered to not be up to Intel's level. The integrated HD3200 is not as powerful as nVidia's integrated 8400 or 9400M.

    Those games should be old enough to not give your 3200 any trouble, though.
     
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    I can run left4dead at 1024x768 with everything on medium-high. Need for speed undercover runs well at 1024x768 with everything high.
     
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    Darth Reven Notebook Enthusiast

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    Which card were you using? The ATI 3200? Or the NVIDIA 8400GS?

    Also what were your computer specs?
     
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    The 8400M GS isn't integrated and the HD3200 can actually perform up to that level depending on the game. The 9400M G is more powerful than both of them however.

    For your list of games I'd say it shouldn't be too hard. Crysis wouldn't work however, but I can confirm Guild Wars most certainly will. My old GMA950 could handle Guild Wars in windowed mode with everything at high except shadows.
     
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  8. Darth Reven

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    Are you sure? I thought the NVIDIA 8400GS was integrated in the Dell XPS laptops. Also could the ATI 3200 run/play Crysis on lowest settings? Anyways, thanks for the input.
     
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    Where do you see that? o_O I just checked Dell's site and the 8400M GS in their XPS laptops have dedicated VRAM(128mb to be precise).

    And the HD3200 can only play Crysis Warhead(which is less demanding than Crysis) on 800*600 with everything to lowest IIRC(and even then I heard it wasn't 100% smooth).
     
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  10. tianxia

    tianxia kitty!!!

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    integrated means that it shares memory with the system.
    the hd3200 is very capable for a igp. performs on par with 8400m gs, without over heating issues.
     
    tianxia, Jun 16, 2009
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    I have a laptop with the HD3200, and it sucks. It can't even play Battlefield 1942 (released in 2002) on the lowest settings. I would steer clear of that card.
     
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    well people can play bf2 on that card, i can't see why bf 1942 would run bad.
     
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    HD3200 IGP (desktop version).

    My specs are:
    Phenom x4 9550
    4GB crucial bullistx 800mhz ram
    1x250GB hdd +1x500GB hdd

    I can overclock the integrated graphic card by 80% too 900mhz to the maximum allowable frequency in the bios (900mhz) easily without even raising the chipset voltage.

    Crysis runs pretty well on this integrated graphic card with medium setting at 1024x768 resolution.
     
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