GPU'S IN DELL LAPTOPS

by morfoe Jul 4, 2009 11:05PM PDT

So i am from India and leaving for college soon and i need a laptop that can handle games. I am not looking for killers fps but like mid level laptop.I went through all big names(HP.LENOVO,ASUS,COMPAC,DELL,ETC)and my budget is around 1100 TO 1200 USD$.In this price range i liked the Gateway FX P-7805u but it is not available in india which is soo sad.
I found 4 laptops that i find good are available in here
BUT I AM MORE INTERESTED IN THE GPU'S WHICH MIGHT BE THE BEST ONE FROM THESE

1.Dell Studio 15 Laptop

Processor
Intel

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What reviews did you read already ....

by Kees Bakker Jul 4, 2009 11:09PM PDT

about these 4 cards?
ATI HD 4570
ATI HD 3650
ATI HD 3670
Nvidia 9600M GT

Easy way to find them: to find reviews about X google REVIEW X.

A much recommended site for reviews: tomshardware.com

Kees

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by morfoe Jul 4, 2009 11:30PM PDT

I have been going in circles saw the benchmarks at notebookcheck.com and i am just confused
Some where i read that the ati is not so good because it is 64 bit and nvidia is 128
that is why i just laid the info down here from the processor to the sound card so i can get some good advice and i know the sound doesn't really help in the performance but just to let you guys know.
So looking at the full configuration of the laptop to find out which 1 will be the best
But the main focus would be the BEST GRAPHIC CARD

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The best at what?

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Jul 4, 2009 11:59PM PDT

If you have read Tomshardware and benchmarks you find that a winning card would not win at all the benchmarks.

That is, to play SWOOM the ATI x9 would win. Next you play QUAM and the NVIDIA Neg7 would win the benchmark.

-> Here's what to do. Pick one that is in the top five. You will forever be comparing if you try for the best.
Bob

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by morfoe Jul 5, 2009 12:41AM PDT

if in comparison in 3d mark 05 between the ATI GPU'S ATI (Mobility Radeon HD 3670) is the winner
And the 3d mark 05 for the NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT was higher but was done on a 1gb card rather than a 512 so i can't really say anything about.
I just want my GTA4,LEFT 4 DEAD,DEAD SPACE,COD4,5 or the new which will be coming out soon to run on it not on high setting but like mix of low and med settings.

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Then all are BEST.

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Jul 5, 2009 12:46AM PDT

My answer is in this next question.

-> Ever been to a horse race?

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by morfoe Jul 5, 2009 1:08AM PDT

yeah the next question bit isn't really helping.
I am sure it a silly comparison for you but i don't think i would spend 1200 bucks and then regret it.

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Let me answer the question.

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Jul 5, 2009 1:16AM PDT

When you go to the Kentucky Derby, ALL the contenders are winners.

Also you must know that next year they may not be back. The same is true here. You would spend months poring over the benchmarks and pick the winner or best. Then next week a new machine shows up that is faster in some way.

-> You are over analyzing and have picked winners.
Bob

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by morfoe Jul 5, 2009 1:22AM PDT

yeah you are right
i think i will go for the dell studio 15

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Now for the really tough part.

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Jul 5, 2009 2:32AM PDT

Have you owned a 17 inch laptop before? I have and found them a bit too big for travel. My last 17 incher ended up being replaced with a 15.4 inch model and my brother whose laptop died got the 17.

The 16 inch may be that happy middle ground but go find these sizes before you decide.
Bob

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by morfoe Jul 5, 2009 4:04AM PDT

Well the Dell xps 16 looks nice but i get more stuff in the dell studio 15(blu ray drive,a little better gpu(according to what i found) and it is a bit cheaper to.
I won't mind carrying a heavy laptop.. but There is no good 16 or 17 inch laptop out here.

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