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    Single Core Gaming?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Odin5578, Jun 5, 2006.

  1. Odin5578

    Odin5578 Notebook Evangelist

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    Intel® Core™ Solo Processor T1300 (1.66GHz/667MHz FSB)

    How well will that processor do for gaming?
     
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    I think it would be fine, but more important, what is your GPU?
     
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    It will do fine. One, most games don't aren't multithreaded, meaning they can't harness the extra power of dual core. Two, the primary determinant of gaming power is the GPU or video card. RAM probably has the second largest effect. Three, the single core itself is a powerful processor. It just happens to be overshadowed by dual core. But I think the single core is as good, if not better, than the pentium M, the dominant notebook computer chip for the last few years.
     
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    Agreed, I have a 2.13 GHz Petium M, however, it is my ATI x300 that stops me for gaming. RAM also helps a lot as SeaSlorg said, most games will run great with 1 GB. But yes, what GPU are you looking at is that is the important part for gaming. Additionally, what games do you want to play?
     
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    256MB ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON® X1400 HyperMemory™

    **The total of local and shared system memory used by this graphics card is up to 256MB. Local on-board memory is 128MB. Up to 128MB of system memory may be allocated to support graphics, depending on system memory size and other factors.**(That's the extra info dell gives on it) I'm a little scared of shared memory, but it says it' has 128 Dedicated... I don't know a game I'd play that would need over 128

    The RAM will either be from 1GB to 2GB I havn't decided yet, it all depends on the price.
     
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    maybe you already know this, but the GPU is the single most important factor, not the CPU. if you're looking for a gaming rig, you should worry about your GPU much more than the cpu, ram or HD speed, because a fast cpu + lots of fast ram + a fast HD will not make up for an underpowered GPU.

    just wanted to make sure you make a good purchase that fits your needs.

    good luck
     
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    Is the video card I posted any good for gaming?
     
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    Have you filled out the "What Should I Buy?" sticky and posted your answers?

    You should do that because it will help you focus on what your needs actually are and you will get a lot of good suggestions for meeting those needs. It will help you ask the right kind of questions to help you get the best notebook suited to your needs.

    good luck
     
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