Integrated Graphics Ok? - Page 2

NoTalent · #11 02-24-2005, 12:57 PM

Get the integrated graphics first. See if it is good enough for you.

If you want to upgrade, you can very easily and more cheaply than you can when buying a separate vid card from dell

CORed · #12 02-24-2005, 01:11 PM

Although I agree that the video card is better than the integrated graphics, it's really not a problem to add a video card later. I initially purchased my Dell with integrated graphics. When I discovered that I couldn't get the GUI in Linux to work properly, I bought a video card that was comptattible with Linux. All I had to do was install the drivers and move the monitor cable form the integrated plug to the video card plug.

rogue · #13 02-24-2005, 01:15 PM

The Dell 6000 (inspiron) is a laptop, so all the suggestions to get integrated graphics now and maybe upgrade later won't work out. I just ordered the same laptop, and went for the 128mb ATI card. I hear the x300 is good for pretty much everything except for the hardcore FPS games.

Also you have to think what you will be using this machine for 2 or 3 years from now. I wanted my laptop to last a long time, so I tried to add as much options as I could without getting something rediculously expensive.

NoTalent · #14 02-24-2005, 01:19 PM

oh this is a laptop.....

Should have said that in the first place! [img]/images/graemlins/ooo.gif[/img]

Cruisers · #15 02-24-2005, 01:48 PM

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The Dell 6000 (inspiron) is a laptop, so all the suggestions to get integrated graphics now and maybe upgrade later won't work out. I just ordered the same laptop, and went for the 128mb ATI card. I hear the x300 is good for pretty much everything except for the hardcore FPS games.

Also you have to think what you will be using this machine for 2 or 3 years from now. I wanted my laptop to last a long time, so I tried to add as much options as I could without getting something rediculously expensive.

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Pardon my ignorance, but what are FPS games? I just ordered the same laptop yesterday and would like to know what I can't do with it [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

rogue · #16 02-24-2005, 01:59 PM

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Pardon my ignorance, but what are FPS games? I just ordered the same laptop yesterday and would like to know what I can't do with it [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

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First person shooter. And I wouldn't say it *can't* play them as much as it won't be as screaming fast as it would be on a top of the line desktop.