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    64MB vs 128MB graphics, how significant?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by chrixx, Jan 29, 2007.

  1. chrixx

    chrixx Product Specialist NBR Reviewer

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    Does anyone know how significant are the differences between a x1300 ATI graphics card with 64MB dedicated graphics and one with 128MB dedicated graphics on an nc6400? They both have Hypermemory.
    The problem is the version with 128MB dedicated graphics (and other options I want) is so much more difficult to obtain (at least for me because I'm not in the US), so I wonder if it's worth the trouble.
     
    chrixx, Jan 29, 2007
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    Hackez Notebook Evangelist

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    It is very significant, you will not be able to use Vista sufficiently with only 64MB of graphics memory.

    Also it will severely hinder you when it comes to playing games, with 128 MB it will be a lot smoother, not anythind spectacular but much much smoother.
     
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    chrixx Product Specialist NBR Reviewer

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    I'm pretty sure Vista runs on 64MB of dedicated memory because it runs on the GMA950 too afaik. Gaming isn't that important, but I'm looking for an affordable replacement for an old notebook which has an X600SE card anyway.
     
    chrixx, Jan 29, 2007
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