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    Is it worth to get Nvidia graphic card for dv2500?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by ctchen1, Oct 4, 2007.

  1. ctchen1

    ctchen1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am configuring a dv2500 laptop from HP and wondering if it is worth it to pay extra $74 for the Nvidia Geforce 8400m card? I really don't do much gaming on this laptop. I do viewing photos and video playback and a lot of web browsing.
    Thanks.
     
    ctchen1, Oct 4, 2007
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    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    If you're not going to use it, don't buy it.
     
    Lithus, Oct 4, 2007
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    ctchen1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    You mean for gaming?
     
    ctchen1, Oct 4, 2007
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    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    You don't need an expensive dedicated card to watch movies and browse the web. Save your money for a cooler, less power consuming integrated card.
     
    adinu, Oct 4, 2007
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    Wouldn't the dedicated card give you a better Vista experience if you want to run the aero gui?
     
    staggarlee, Oct 4, 2007
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    Teraforce Flying through life

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    Yes, it would improve the experience score, but the Intel GMA X3100 is perfectly capable of running aero without problems. While I personally prefer dedicated graphics, you really don't need them if your not going to be doing any gaming (and by gaming I mean anything requiring intense 3d graphics capabilities).
     
    Teraforce, Oct 4, 2007
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