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| Thread ID: 113384 | 2010-10-17 06:44:00 | Dedicated vs Integrated Graphics | LynX (14542) | Press F1 |
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| 1145636 | 2010-10-21 04:11:00 | Coming to think of it, I dared not turn on the resolution to 1680*1050 (other settings on high except AA and AF) on my 7600GT ever since I've bought the new monitor. :) Thus, is it worthwhile to cut the corners, save $200 or so and work with the onboard graphics instead? Provided I won't be playing any modern games at nearly Full-HD res. |
LynX (14542) | ||
| 1145637 | 2010-10-21 21:29:00 | It depends how old the games are... Just be aware that the new second generation intel core processors have integrated graphics that are about the same level as a discrete Radeon 5450/9800 XT/9400GT/6600GT. They are due out in a couple of months if you can wait that long. I think its always best to purchase just as something new has come out, since you can either get the new stuff, or get what you were originally going to get but at a cheaper price. The sandy bridge integrated graphics are about double the speed of current intel core integrated graphics. But they are only directx 10.1 and not 11. But there is no harm with trying the integrated graphics first. If they aren't fast enough, -then- upgrade :) If anything, at least you'll have saved some money upfront and when you -do- need to upgrade, prices will have fallen/things would have gotten faster :) www.anandtech.com |
utopian201 (6245) | ||
| 1145638 | 2010-10-22 06:08:00 | I'm not going to get a PC in a hurry, anyway. But I DO have an objection with Intel getting new CPU socket more frequently than me getting new clothes :angry:. Anyway, I think I'll just get separate graphics, mainly because I might not get enough allowance from my parents when I feel like a graphic upgrade:), and the fact that a graphic card that can handle today's computing demands will always cost some money. Okay, I'm decided. I'll get a separate graphic card. Thanks to all who have supplemented me with so much information. |
LynX (14542) | ||
| 1145639 | 2010-10-22 06:29:00 | Reality is, you don't need to upgrade processors all that often... If ever. You can run most things on a single core P4 or Athlon 64, my graphics cards are what have always held me down. With WebGL things are set to change very fast (err as fast as our slow as **** ISPs allow) in the coming months and into the new year. I'd get something decent, if I could afford it. Or wait and see how it all plays out. |
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