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    Intel x3100 vs ATI x2300

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Shraga18, Aug 14, 2007.

  1. Shraga18

    Shraga18 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can anyone tell me what the difference in battery life would be between these two for a 14.1" LT (HP6910p)? Would it be big enough for a non-gamer to take the x3100 even if he can get both at the same price?

    TIA

    Shraga
     
    Shraga18, Aug 14, 2007
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    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    if they are the same price you want the x2300 (which is a rebranded x1300 from ATI)

    try not to get the intel x1300 and the ati x1300 confused. the ATI card is much better.
     
    masterchef341, Aug 14, 2007
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    Shraga18 Notebook Enthusiast

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    What I'm wondering is does a non-gamer get anything from having the better card? Also, how much battery life would I be losing with the ATI...
     
    Shraga18, Aug 14, 2007
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    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You will get video decoding options via the video card, and since its ATI the results will be better than the Intel.

    Also, battery should be the same.

    I would get the ATI just because it allows for a little headroom.
     
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    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    you probably lose a few minutes. nothing serious. you get better video playback / decoding. maybe some specific apps will run better that involve video or 3d.
     
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    Wu Jen Some old nobody

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    I think Chaz has a post on the Intel X3100, it can game. Especially since the new driver release.
     
    Wu Jen, Aug 14, 2007
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