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    x1400 vs. Fire GL V5250

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by On The Rocks, Feb 15, 2007.

  1. On The Rocks

    On The Rocks Notebook Enthusiast

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    As the title says what are the advantages and disadvantages of these two GPU's?

    I configured 2 laptops with the only difference being one has ATI Mobility Radeon X1400 128MB the other ATI Mobility Fire GL V5250 256MB.

    With the latter being only $40 more is there a reason not to go this way?

    I remember reading somewhere that if you don't need the Fire GL for its specific capabilities it is better going with the other. Something like battery life and some other issues. I have been searching for an hour but cannot find where I read this before or much info on comparing these two.

    I could be just talking out my ass to, not sure.

    Look forward to what you all have to say.

    Joe
     
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    The firegl card is based off the x1700 and as such will be more powerful than the x1400. The v5250 is a workstation card, meaning it's designed to run CAD and other computer design work. That's not to say that it can't game--but some games won't work with a workstation card and driver support is not as good.
     
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    How did I miss that!

    Thanks for the point. I did do a search using GPU and ATI x1400 and Fire GL ect... But this one never came up.

    I will now ask my questions on the other post. Thanks again.

    Joe
     
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