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    Anti-glare resolution on Inspiron 1520 worth good video card?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by malboro500, Aug 3, 2007.

  1. malboro500

    malboro500 Newbie

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    I just ordered an Inspiron 1520 with the 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M video I card. However, I also ordered the anti-glare screen with 1280x800 resolution. Now I'm not really computer tech savvy so I was wondering: Is it worth spending extra on the video card if I'm not getting a high-resolution screen? In other words, will the anti-glare resolution allow me to make good use of my video card?
     
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  2. theTORCH

    theTORCH Notebook Evangelist

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    yes. even at lower resolutions, your video card will be able to process graphical data faster than most other cards. this leads to higher framerates in games and so forth...

    trust me, you don't want the intel graphics card that is the step below the 8400. Although the 8600m GT is the best option, you won't need it unless you are a serious gamer.
     
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  3. swarmer

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    They're for two different things. The video card is for games and 3D apps. The resolution is for fitting more content on the screen. The Intel x3100 is fine if you're not playing games on it. The screen resolution is a matter of personal preference.
     
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