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    Intel or Nvidia ?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Numnum, May 13, 2007.

  1. Numnum

    Numnum Notebook Guru

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    I'm about to order the T61
    but i'm not sure which graphic card I reall need.

    I do watch movies, work with Photoshop and sometimes flash.
    I don't play any games and I would like to run Vista w/all the graphic features.

    So what card do I really need ?
    Does the Intel GMA X3100 is a real energy saver (as battery life is importent for me).

    Thank you guys !
     
    Numnum, May 13, 2007
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The X3100 should be able to handle the Aero features well enough.
     
    Greg, May 13, 2007
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  3. FrostKnight

    FrostKnight Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    What he said, Photoshop doesn't really rely on a 3D card. Save the money and the battery by using the integrated graphics.
     
    FrostKnight, May 13, 2007
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  4. dietcokefiend

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    Go for dedicated in this case. Its a minimal price bump, and its a nice card in case new requirements come around for games, OS, etc.
     
    dietcokefiend, May 13, 2007
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  5. Numnum

    Numnum Notebook Guru

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    dedicated = NVIDIA ???
    As you said, the price bump is 'tiny', but do I really need it?
     
    Numnum, May 13, 2007
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  6. FrostKnight

    FrostKnight Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    You are correct with the dedicated thing.

    As you said, you don't play games and you want the battery life. It would be foolish to include the card to your purchase. The X3100 can already handle Aero, you will be fine.
     
    FrostKnight, May 14, 2007
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  7. ZaZ

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    Since the OP stated they don't game, it seem they don't need. I say get the x3100. When Vienna gets here, this notebook will probably be long gone.
     
    ZaZ, May 14, 2007
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  8. ddexter

    ddexter Notebook Enthusiast

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    Depends on what you use it for. Keep in mind the NVidia card is not for gaming (Quadro is meant for rendering etc). I would imagine it also sucks battery. The more powerful chips will trade off with battery life. If you do design stuff, then you might want to go with NVidia. If you are looking for battery life and general purpose computing, go with Intel.
     
    ddexter, May 14, 2007
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  9. Manarius

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    Don't they offer an ATI dedicated solution? I would prefer that. Anything dedicated is better than Intel's Integrated crap.
     
    Manarius, May 15, 2007
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