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    Video Card Question! Onboard, X1300, X1400

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by hdave, Nov 23, 2006.

  1. hdave

    hdave Notebook Geek

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    Hello.

    I have a question regarding the videocard choices in the T60.

    Other than gaming, what are the advantages of the X1400 over the X1300?
    Same question about the Onboard.

    Are there any extra features I may like?
    Any video output features / graphics options?
    Is it possible to hookup two monitors next to each other so i can have ALOT of space (not the notebook screen, two external monitors)?
    etc..

    I will never play a game in my life, and want to know if its worth it to upgrade or not.

    Any input is greatly appreciated.

    Thanks,

    Harsh Dave

    P.S. I was going to order my T60 today but they are closed due to thanksgiving! AAHHH!
     
    hdave, Nov 23, 2006
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  2. Momo26

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    If your not playing games or doing any graphic intensive tasks, than the x1300 will be fine. As far as I know, both support the same output ect. The x1400 will consume your battery a bit more as well.
     
    Momo26, Nov 23, 2006
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  3. jlells01

    jlells01 Notebook Geek

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    ditto...vote #2.
     
    jlells01, Nov 23, 2006
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  4. hdave

    hdave Notebook Geek

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    the most graphic intensive task i'll ever do is open a lot of pdf's and photoshops at once. does that call for x1400 or is x1300 just fine?
     
    hdave, Nov 23, 2006
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  5. zachtib

    zachtib Notebook Consultant

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    I'd say to go ahead and go for the x1400, mainly because its the one component of the laptop you'll never be able to upgrade. It should come in handy for Photoshop as well, but I'm not sure.
     
    zachtib, Nov 23, 2006
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  6. ZaZ

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    Unless you have a specific need it is probably not worth it. Photoshop tend to be memory and CPU intensive, not gpu.
     
    ZaZ, Nov 23, 2006
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  7. Dreamer

    Dreamer The Bad Boy

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    Photoshop doesn't need a video card to run to begin with. As ZaZ mentioned, Photoshop is CPU/RAM intensive. I don't think that you need a dedicated GPU at all since you don't play games.
     
    Dreamer, Nov 23, 2006
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  8. hdave

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    Thanks guys!
     
    hdave, Nov 23, 2006
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  9. Momo26

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    Are you going with the special 'glitch' customization?
     
    Momo26, Nov 23, 2006
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  10. hdave

    hdave Notebook Geek

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    Im going for this.. it comes to 1395 in my cart, and i will jsut need to decide on the warranty tomorrow :D
    from everything everywhere, this comes out to be the best buy for myself!



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    hdave, Nov 23, 2006
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  11. capslock

    capslock Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sounds better than the main site.
     
    capslock, Nov 23, 2006
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    What is the main difference between X1300 and X1400?
     
    sapibobo, Nov 25, 2006
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  13. Dreamer

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    The main difference is that the X1400 is twice as powerful as the X1300.
    More info in my signature...
     
    Dreamer, Nov 25, 2006
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