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    Dell M1330 Videocard

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by z_ro1320, Aug 14, 2007.

  1. z_ro1320

    z_ro1320 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was wondering what videocard you guys chose when you ordered the M1330. Did you get the X3100 or the Nvidia GeForce 8400M GS? Is there a noticeable difference between the two graphics cards? Is it worth the extra $100 and $30 for the 6 cell battery?
     
    z_ro1320, Aug 14, 2007
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    liquidplasma6 Notebook Evangelist

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    the Geforce is dedicated whereas the X3100 consumes system memory. Are you going to be gaming? Video editing? 3D modeling? get the Geforce

    if you're going to be surfing the net and doing nothing graphic intensive, stick with the X3100
     
    liquidplasma6, Aug 14, 2007
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    alulabear Notebook Geek

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    I was just wondering if the 8400m GS in the 1330 is actually DDR3?
     
    alulabear, Aug 14, 2007
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    Zetto Notebook Deity

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    Yes :rolleyes: :)
     
    Zetto, Aug 14, 2007
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    z_ro1320 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does the Nvidia GeForce 8400M GS reduce the m1330's battery life even with the 6 cell battery? Would the battery life be equal to the X3100 with a 4 cell battery?
     
    z_ro1320, Aug 14, 2007
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