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    How well does Vista run on the VAIO's integrated graphics?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by mangrobang, Dec 3, 2007.

  1. mangrobang

    mangrobang Notebook Geek

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    " Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 "

    From what I understand, RAM and the Graphics Card are crucial to good Vista performance. Anyone have experience with the VAIO CR or NR lines?
     
    mangrobang, Dec 3, 2007
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  2. Rahul

    Rahul Notebook Prophet

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    Vista runs fine even on the previous GMA 950 graphics, including Aero effects so
    not a problem.
     
    Rahul, Dec 3, 2007
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    unid3ntifi3d Notebook Consultant

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    I second that.
     
    unid3ntifi3d, Dec 3, 2007
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  4. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    People, please stop thinking Vista is Crysis. Vista is an operating system. Yes it does take more resources than XP, but it's not THAT bloated.
     
    Lithus, Dec 3, 2007
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    vista runs great on x3100

    you can even play hd dvds on the x3100
     
    ng12345, Dec 3, 2007
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    whether you can play HD or Blueray also depends CPU processing power
     
    psun786, Dec 3, 2007
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    thats definitely true (it will play flawlessly on at least a t7300 w 2gb ram -- what i had) -- i guess my point was that the gfx chipset is pretty robust
     
    ng12345, Dec 4, 2007
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  8. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    I always have the visual effects set to best performance (with the exception of smooth screen fonts) because I prefer the appearance. I then have no problem with Vista's graphics even on the Sony G11 with the U1500 and GMA950.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Dec 4, 2007
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    If you dont run games there is no need to switch to the nvidia card.
     
    onion, Dec 4, 2007
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