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    Vista Graphics Requirements

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by NDassassin, Aug 16, 2006.

  1. NDassassin

    NDassassin Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just bought a new laptop and I was wondering if I will be able to run the Windows Vista Aero GUI. It has integrated graphics, so this is why I ask. I have 1024mb ram, and I can upgrade, but my question is whether or not I could run the interface on my computer. My processor is a 1.73ghz Centrino Duo, and as I said before I have 1gb ram. Will the interface be able to run off my ram? If I upgraded to 2gb, would it run? Thanks
     
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  2. KrispyKreme50

    KrispyKreme50 Notebook Evangelist

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    If it's an Intel GMA 950, Radeon Xpress 200M, or Nvidia 6150 graphics, it should be able to run the Aero GUI but anything below that will probably struggle.
     
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  3. NDassassin

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    This is my computer - http://cgi.ebay.com/Toshiba-Satellite-M105-S3074-New-in-Box-CORE-DUO_W0QQitemZ290016403289QQcmdZViewItem

    The Specs:
    * Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2250 [1.73GHz, 2MB L2, 533MHz FSB]
    * 1024MB DDR2 SDRAM memory
    * 100GB (5400 RPM) Serial-ATA (SATA) hard disk drive
    * 14.1" diagonal widescreen TruBrite™ TFT active-matrix LCD display at 1280x800 native resolution (WXGA)
    * DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) drive supporting 11 formats
    * Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005
    * Battery Life: 3 hours, 58 minutes (6 Cell Battery)
    * Weight 8.6lbs
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    Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with 128MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory
    * Intel PRO/Wireless
    * Finger print reader

    I do have The 950, so maybe I will be ok.
     
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  4. Tokuman

    Tokuman Notebook Evangelist

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    It should handle it. Dell advertises a lot of their laptops that have the 950 and they *say* as of now that they will work. I don't know if we can totally know what to expect. It's more or less a guess right now. Once Vista is out and people try it on their Acc 950 you will be sure to find out. You can easily wait untill then with an "I don't know".
     
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