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    Quick Question for graphics

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by shaboyish, Feb 6, 2012.

  1. shaboyish

    shaboyish Notebook Enthusiast

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    What kind of graphics card would i need to be able to play a 1080p HD video? whats the lowest one i need? is the intel intergrated good enough? will the intel 3000 graphics card do?
     
    shaboyish, Feb 6, 2012
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    shaboyish Notebook Enthusiast

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    What kind of graphics card would i need to be able to play a 1080p HD video? whats the lowest one i need? is the intel intergrated good enough? will the intel 3000 graphics card do?
     
    shaboyish, Feb 6, 2012
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Intel integrated is fine for 1080p playback. For CPU, an i3 should suffice as well though getting an i5 won't hurt.
     
    namaiki, Feb 6, 2012
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  4. NotEnoughMinerals

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    Yep, if you're just watching videos the integrated is just fine.
     
    NotEnoughMinerals, Feb 6, 2012
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    you can play 1080p fine with Penryn CPUs, as well as most high-end Meroms (i.e. T7000+).

    that ^ on Intel video card.
     
    miro_gt, Feb 6, 2012
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    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    If you fill out the FAQ in our What Should I Buy forum, our members can direct you to the right notebook for your needs:
    What Notebook Should I Buy?
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Feb 6, 2012
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    For video playback, the Intel HD3000 will be just fine.
     
    saturnotaku, Feb 6, 2012
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    yknyong1 Radiance with Radeon

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    HD3000. Right.
     
    yknyong1, Feb 6, 2012
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