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What graphics card for new laptop? Looking at HP laptop, any thoughts? #613966
04/13/10 02:48 PM
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My laptop is coming to the end of it's days, and it been a while since I looked for a graphics card.
I play only adventure games but want a good fast card.
Any ideas?

Re: What graphics card for new laptop? [Re: orchid girl] #614043
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Try to avoid Intel Integrated Graphics Processors... About the best out there for a laptop is a Geforce GTS 360M or an ATI Radeon Mobility HD 4870.

You probably only find them on higher end laptops though.


Re: What graphics card for new laptop? [Re: InlandAZ] #614351
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Thanks InlandAZ, that's the info I was looking for.
I am looking at higher end laptops, as I want to also use it as a TV recorder and I want lots of storage space.

I definitely would not buy an integrated graphics card.

Re: What graphics card for new laptop? [Re: orchid girl] #619197
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I am looking at an HP Envy 15-1050ca.

6 GB Ram
Intel core i7-720 QM processor
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4830 M97

Any thoughts ?

Cost $2100 in Canada


Re: What graphics card for new laptop? Looking at HP laptop, any thoughts? [Re: orchid girl] #619208
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You might want to check out the ASUS laptop that best buy is selling. Model: G73JH-RBBX05
$1,199.99
Here are the specs.

Warranty Terms - Parts1 yearWarranty Terms - Labor1 year limitedProduct Height2.2"Product Width16.3"Product Weight7.5 lbs.Product Depth12.6"Color CategoryBlackProcessor BrandIntel®ProcessorIntel® Core™ i7Processor Speed1.6GHz (with Turbo Boost up to 2.8GHz )Battery Type8-cell lithium-ionDisplay TypeHigh-definition widescreen LED-LCD (1600 x 900)Screen Size (Measured Diagonally)17.3"System Bus1333MHzCache Memory8MB on die Level 2System Memory (RAM)6GBSystem Memory (RAM) Expandable To8GBType of Memory (RAM)DDR3Hard Drive TypeSATA (7200 rpm)Computer Hard Drive Size500GBOptical DriveDouble-layer DVD±RW/CD-RWOptical Drive SpeedsDrive speeds not specifiedDirect-Disc LabelingNoDigital Media Reader or SlotsYes, digital media card readerGraphicsATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870Video Memory1GB GDDR5TV TunerNoMPEGYesBuilt-in WebcamYesModemNoneNetworkingBuilt-in 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)Wireless NetworkingWireless-B+G+NBluetooth-EnabledNoS-Video OutputsNoneAudio3D Audio with EAX Advanced HD 4.0SpeakersInternalPCMCIA SlotsNoneUSB 2.0 Ports4IEEE 1394 FireWire PortsNoneParallel PortsNoneGame PortsNoneLaptop WeightStandard (more than 5.5 lbs.)Battery LifeUp to 2 hours and 27 minutesPointing DeviceTouchpadHDMI OutputYesBlu-ray PlayerNoOperating System PlatformWindowsOperating SystemWindows 7 Home Premium 64-bitIncluded SoftwareAdobe Acrobat Reader 9.1 and moreENERGY STAR QualifiedNoBBY Software InstallerNoGraphics ChipATIBacklit KeyboardYes

Bestbuy link
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+Laptop+with+Intel%26%23174%3B+Core%26%23153%3B+i7+Processor+-+Black/9741729.p?id=1218165344675&skuId=9741729


Re: What graphics card for new laptop? Looking at HP laptop, any thoughts? [Re: Donald] #619212
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That one sounds good too. Is it real HD (1080 x 1080) ??
We live just across the border and can bring back computers with no duty.

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