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    Configuring T440s: Intel HD Graphics 4400 with docking connector or Nvidia GT730M Graphics without docking connector

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by chukwe, Aug 13, 2014.

  1. chukwe

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    Hi All,

    I'm about to pull the trigger on the Lenovo T440s on the Lenovo UK site.

    There are 2 types of Graphics card to order - Intel HD Graphics 4400 with docking connector & Nvidia GT730M Graphics without docking connector.

    Which one should I choose? I don't game, never gamed and no plans to game.
     
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    If you do not intend to play games or use other graphically-intensive applications, you won't need the Nvidia graphics.
     
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    I'll be using VMWare with SharePoint & Visual Studio development. Does these require dedicated graphics?
     
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    Nope, dedicated graphics will give you no noticeable benefit with any of these. If anything, it'll just give you slightly shorter battery life and a warmer-running laptop. Save some money and stick with the Intel HD 4400.
     
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    Thank you so much.
     
    chukwe, Aug 13, 2014
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