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Laptop graphics / Dell upgrade schedule?

  • 12-11-2009 12:48pm
    #1
    MayoForSam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,293 ✭✭✭


    I'm looking to upgrade my work laptop but also get something with a half decent graphics card so I can do a spot of gaming in my spare time ;).

    I'm limited to choosing a Dell and this one fits the bill:

    - Dell Vostro 1720 NB

    http://configure.euro.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?b=&c=ie&cs=iebsdt1&kc=N4X17203&l=en&m_30=143330&oc=N1117207&rbc=N1117207&s=bsd

    17" screen (bulky), but doesn't need to be too mobile as it will be sitting on my desk most of the time. I mainly need to for multi-tasking (up to 4 or 5 MS Office apps running at the same time) plus I will be using it for some 3-D CAD. 4GB RAM and Windows 7 sounds good.

    It comes with a 512MB Nvidia Geforce 9600M GS graphics card which is decent enough I suppose for running most games with medium settings.

    I suppose my question is how often do Dell upgrade the graphics card offering with their business laptops? Would I be as well waiting until the new year when a better card comes along? Or are there better graphics card options if I was to go for a Dell Studio 15 (smaller screen though)? My budget is around €600-700 ex-VAT.


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  • #2
    Voodu Child
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,706 ✭✭✭Voodu Child


    The Studio 15 with ATI 4570 is about par with the 9600M GS. No real advantage in terms of graphical power.

    The Studio 1747 with ATI 4650 should be a fair whack faster than a 9600M GS though, and I think you could get one in your budget. Its not sold in the Business section though, im not sure if thats an issue for you.


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