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    T420 decent dedicated gpu

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Benchmade 42, Apr 16, 2011.

  1. Benchmade 42

    Benchmade 42 Titanium

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    I think Lenovo could've added the option for a Radeon HD 6470m.
     
    Benchmade 42, Apr 16, 2011
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  2. Thors.Hammer

    Thors.Hammer Notebook Enthusiast

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    Why, so you can play games?
     
    Thors.Hammer, Apr 16, 2011
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  3. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    T420 is made to do work. If you want a gaming laptop, go purchase one with a decent GPU. 6470M won't do serious gaming. For the price is a well equipped T420, you can get an ASUS G series gaming laptop with a real gaming GPU.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Apr 16, 2011
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  4. ComputerNewb

    ComputerNewb Notebook Consultant

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    Isn't that the same GPU found in the current generation of Macbook pros?
     
    ComputerNewb, Apr 16, 2011
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  5. LoneWolf15

    LoneWolf15 The Chairman

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    you're saying the NVS 4200M doesn't do a good job for everyday graphics? Specs look reasonable to me, certainly an improvement over the previous NVS 3100M.

    I admit I'd prefer an AMD GPU due to personal preference, but for what a T420 is designed for this should be fine. If you want more, the W520 is the system you're looking for.
     
    LoneWolf15, Apr 16, 2011
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  6. ThinkRob

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    I disagree. Dell/Alienware and Clevo have that market covered.
     
    ThinkRob, Apr 16, 2011
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    The NVS 4200M is near the HD 6470M, so if you can manage a hefty overclock, you might be able to beat it.
     
    Colonel O'Neill, Apr 16, 2011
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    That is what the Ideapad lineup is for.....
     
    AboutThreeFitty, Apr 16, 2011
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    The 1000m on the W520 are ok for gaming, I just can't justified that it's few hundred dollar more than the standard T520 with integrate graphic.
     
    k2001, Apr 16, 2011
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    In the w520 owner's thread, I posted a link that claims the NVQ2000M can run Crysis 2 on high settings.
     
    ComputerNewb, Apr 16, 2011
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