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Old 02-27-2006, 08:59 PM   #1
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Laptop video card help

Is the Integrated intel graphics media accelerator 900 any good for gaming?
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Old 02-27-2006, 09:10 PM   #2
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Nope -- at least not for modern games. It's fine for most other purposes though.
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Old 02-27-2006, 09:22 PM   #3
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If it will play on a FX5200 well, it will play on a GMA 900 well. It does have true DX9 support.
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Old 02-27-2006, 09:35 PM   #4
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Can I buy a new video card for my laptop?
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No, most laptop video cards are non-upgradable -- and IGPs always are.
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Old 02-27-2006, 11:11 PM   #6
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Ok. Thanks for the help anyways.
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