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Integrated Intel(R) Extreme Graphics

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  • 14-05-2004 9:59pm
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    falteringstar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 249 ✭✭


    Im looking to buy a new laptop, from the Dell website, i was just wondering how "Integrated Intel(R) Extreme Graphics" compare to an actual graphics card?
    For example is it possible to play any 3d accelerated games with it, or will i need a card?


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    #2
    L5
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,951 ✭✭✭L5


    Integrated graphics = Rubbish
    Seriously, theyre not worth a damn, get a dedicated video card, the mobility 9600 is a good laptop card

    ps, you might get a better response if you post this on the technology board


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    PowerHouseDan
    Registered Users Posts: 6,659 ✭✭✭PowerHouseDan


    fair enough the gfx card is rubbush but you can still play all the lastest games unless your well into your games go for the one l5 said


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    L5
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    if youve any intention at all of playing games on it then do not get an integrated graphics chip. You'll regret it and it'll be a big job putting a new card into a laptop.


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    KdjaCL
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,346 ✭✭✭✭KdjaCL


    Originally posted by L5
    You'll regret it and it'll be a big job putting a new card into a laptop.

    impossible i would say without a hammer and chisel :)

    kdjac


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    falteringstar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 249 ✭✭falteringstar


    ok i think ill get one with a card, what about the dell 5100? or any one got any recommendations ive a buget of 1500eur.


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    Pacifico
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,115 ✭✭✭Pacifico


    Originally posted by falteringstar
    ok i think ill get one with a card, what about the dell 5100? or any one got any recommendations ive a buget of 1500eur.

    It depends what you want to use it for. Ive the 500m myself ( i think it's the 510m now). Its class. Very light and small. Get one with a Centrino if you travel....


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    falteringstar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 249 ✭✭falteringstar


    just a general all purpose laptop, college stuff, internet and games (which are my main motivation for the switch)

    What does the centrino do?


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    Stephen
    Registered Users Posts: 18,484 ✭✭✭✭Stephen


    Centrinos use a lot less power so the battery should last longer, they also contribute to a laptop being nice and slim. Don't be fooled by the low clockspeeds, they give your average desktop P4's a run for their money.


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    Woden
    Registered Users Posts: 6,560 ✭✭✭Woden


    jes computer have a acer laptop for 1300 with the best laptop graphics on the market radeon 9700 mobility.

    check it out, there is a sticky with the website in the HW/modding forum called pc specs a little help

    data


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