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    Intel GM965 Express

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by tdcadillac, Apr 1, 2008.

  1. tdcadillac

    tdcadillac Notebook Enthusiast

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    hi guys
    how do u rate this graphic card out 10 if it 's used for browsing internet running dvd movies .
    also one more question please. does it slow the graphic card can slow the computer or it's only memory and cpu who affect the speed?
    ur help is very much appreciated
    Regards
     
    tdcadillac, Apr 1, 2008
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    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    For those tasks? Absolutely fine. The x3100 is more than enough for that.
     
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    i need quick advice.
    between sony NR298 and LG R405 which one u will go for?

    I live in toronto and love what the raptors are doing but my heart is with phoenix captin canada :)
     
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    Smooth said it. At OP, but the GM965 is a chipset that X3100 can be a part of it is a part of GL960 and is not a part of PM965. Yes GPU's can slow performance related to graphics, yours can also slow down your system if you don't have enough RAM as it uses the system RAM.
     
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    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    I would go for the Sony over the LG because Sony has better reputation and service than LG.

    The X3100 is a good graphics card for an IGP, but the 965 is older and slower than the X3100.

    The NR298 uses a X3100 graphics card just for verification.
    The T5500 will have more than enough power for your applications.
    It kinda sucks that Sony does not let you configure as much.

    K-TRON
     
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    Im pretty impressed with the GMA965. Aero is really nice and smooth after a clean install. Unfortunately thats as far as its gonna go..

    If your not gonna photoshop or play games then an integrated card is the way to go. Its more than enough to do everything else
     
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    Alright guy terms are being mixed up here or I am slow tonight?

    GMA965 is the X3100, GM965 is a chipset? If I am mistaken set me straight?
     
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    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    sorry, my mistake I thought he was comparing the gma 965 and the X3100.

    K-TRON
     
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    thank you very much guys. very helpful as usual
    powerpack this is what i found in the sony website.
    Graphics
    Processor: Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
    Video RAM: 358MB Total Available Graphics Memory
    Chipset: Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipset
     
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  10. SmoothTofu

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    GM965, not GMA965...

    GM965 is the chipset not the GPU, in a laptop with that chipset the GPU is the x3100.

    The GMA 950 is part of the 940/945G chipset.
     
    SmoothTofu, Apr 2, 2008
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    alright now im confused too..

    I just got a new laptop and it says Intel GMA965 Express. Is this a x3100 or older version? It doesnt say x3100 anywhere
     
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    It's the x3100. If you really want to make sure download GPU-Z and you can check there.
     
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    I did run GPU-z, it barely showed any stats.

    I dont remember seeing x3100 either
     
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    Relax Smooth said it again. You do have the X3100. GMA965 is X3100. GM965 is a chipset.
     
    powerpack, Apr 2, 2008
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