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    Do you need a graphics to render the 3D effects in OS X?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by smiley_lauf, Aug 31, 2007.

  1. smiley_lauf

    smiley_lauf Notebook Consultant

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    Like expose, the new cover-flow, etc. Or can it be done on an Intel generic chip, without special graphics cards (nVidea or ATI).


    Thanks
     
    smiley_lauf, Aug 31, 2007
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  2. Wooky

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    Even Intel's current onboard chips are quite capable of rendering the effects. They are not nearly as resource straining as Vista's.
     
    Wooky, Aug 31, 2007
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    stealthsniper96 What Was I Thinkin'?

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    yea the intel chip will run it, but it might be a good idea to stock up on Ram before then.
     
    stealthsniper96, Aug 31, 2007
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    The GMA 950 should be fine, although it may stutter from time to time, or not be quite as smooth as a MBP. But you probably won't notice.
     
    cashmonee, Aug 31, 2007
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  5. Sam

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    I have no problem running those effects with my GMA950 on the MacBook. Cover Flow moves beautifully. Expose is fine. Umm...the Dashboard water ripples are fine. The minimize effect is fine. Yeah, don't worry about it.
     
    Sam, Aug 31, 2007
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    The Dashboard has water ripples? I'll have to go check when I get home.
     
    taelrak, Aug 31, 2007
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    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    When you add a new widget, it makes water ripples. I could add widgets for half an hour :D.
     
    Sam, Aug 31, 2007
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    Oh, I remember that!

    You know there are screensavers that do that to your desktop too. Check out "LotsaWater" and "Desktop Puddle".
     
    taelrak, Aug 31, 2007
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    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    Always with the screensaver suggestions, aren't you, taelrak? ;) I rarely use my screensaver, I just close the lid when I go away :p. But I'll take a look at those.
     
    Sam, Aug 31, 2007
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    Well it's too distracting and CPU intensive to run certain effects while I'm using the computer, so a screensaver when idle is the next best option :p
     
    taelrak, Aug 31, 2007
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