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    D630 w/NVS 135m Half Life 2 gameplay screens

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by net_xport, Jul 5, 2007.

  1. net_xport

    net_xport Notebook Geek

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    Hi,

    First, thanks to cobalic for linking me the program fraps.

    I have taken actual screen shots of Half-Life 2 so far. See it for yourself. Noticed that i have the settings on high and some are unnecessary.

    I will be posting more actual game screens of different games when i have more time. I will be going now...

    *** If i were to turn off 2xAA and 2xAF. The game runs rock solid at 30fps even when there's much action on screen. And at all other times, with moderate action, expect upwards of 40 frames. And less action to exceed 50-60 frames per second. Hope this all help.

    *** For the specs of my computer system and 3D Mark scores. Go here
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=137438

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    Here are some more screens with 2xAA and 2xAF.
     

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    Some more screens with 2xAA and 2xAF.
     

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    This is the last batch of game play screens with 2xAA and 2xAF enabled.
     

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    *** Here are some pictures of the game running WITHOUT 2xAA and 2xAF.
     

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    *** Here are some more screens without 2xAA and 2xAF.
     

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    Here are the last screens of Half-Life 2 running without 2xAA and 2xAF.
     

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    @ net_xport
    thanks for the pics. The graphics quality seems pretty decent. You have the 1440x900 display?
    Already ordered mine with same discrete graphics option but delivery date is 21st august. [3 weeks from paymnent authorisation is way too long...]

    How is the battery life with discrete graphics? how much shorter when compred with Intel X3100 integrated graphics?

    thanks
    pH
     
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  9. KJH

    KJH Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks a lot for the pics. Looks like it could run Source with moderate settings.
     
    KJH, Aug 9, 2007
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