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    Which Intel GPU?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by kafro, Jul 17, 2006.

  1. kafro

    kafro Notebook Geek

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    I am getting a laptop for college and plan to do some moderate gaming w/ it (CS:S and WoW) so that would be the only reason for a better processor. The graphics card will be anything but a Intel GMA. Can I go w/ a low end Intel Core Duo Processor T2050 or should I aim for a 2400? Thanks.
     
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    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    t2300, t2400, t2500, nothing less.

    And all the intel GPU's suck, get at least an x1400, x1600, 7400, 7600.
     
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    kafro Notebook Geek

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    Really? That stinks, I am also going to be playing a lot of ROMS on this (snes and n64 mainly), will the core duos be able to handle that?
     
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    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Of course, it will be childs play for the core duo.
     
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    the 7400's not a bad card. Im playing HL2 @1280x800, full settings, HDR, and 16x AF, 8xAA, looks utterly amazing and fps never drop below 30.
     
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    The 2050 is going to be able to handle games fine. Most games are not very CPU dependent, you should be fine. However, you are going to want to get a pretty good video card if you're going to want to be able to game well. I wouldn't get anything less than a 7300 or x1300.
     
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