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    Anyone play Orange Box on an m1330?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Shel, May 24, 2008.

  1. Shel

    Shel Notebook Evangelist

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    Not sure if this question should go in the games section or here, but I figure I may get more answers in the Dell section.

    How well does the Orange Box games play on an m1330, with 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS ?

    I realize some games may play fine, and others not so well.

    Any feedback is appreciated.

    Thanks!
     
    Shel, May 24, 2008
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  2. SmoothTofu

    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    The 8400M GS will run Portal and HL2 at max settings/AF and some AA, while I had to turn off AA to get smooth framerates in TF2 (but everything else still maxed). All of this was at 1280x800 resolution, so framerates will be lower if you play at a higher res.
     
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    Yeah the 8400 plays source game very well.
     
    Kreeeee, May 24, 2008
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  4. Shel

    Shel Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks, sounds like I'll have to pick it up!
     
    Shel, May 24, 2008
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