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    Intel x3100 graphics is it good for engineering

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by rrapunzell, May 19, 2007.

  1. rrapunzell

    rrapunzell Newbie

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    I can't decide between a Dell latitude D830 and D820. The problems is is the Intel X3100 graphics good enough for a college student majoring in chemical engineering. and to play games
     
    rrapunzell, May 19, 2007
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  2. FREN

    FREN Hi, I'm a PC. NBR Reviewer

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    What kind of games will you be playing? The X3100 will be powerful enough to handle any games that were made before 2005, like any of the Steam games.

    If you want to play FEAR or Company of Heroes or Oblivion, I suggest a more powerful card.
     
    FREN, May 19, 2007
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  3. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Most engineering software does not need a powerful graphics card. The one exception I can think of is 3D rendering and animations.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, May 19, 2007
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    postmortem Notebook Consultant

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    gaming with intel=bad idea.
     
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  5. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Pretty much no matter what, if you want to game you need to avoid the X3100. Get a dedicated card.
     
    Greg, May 19, 2007
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