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valentinia
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vidoe memory vs. faster graphics card
« on: 2009 July 19, 20:20:45 »
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My hubby is getting me a new laptop.  I don't know a thing about computers and he doesn't play Sims 3.  He is wondering what he should pay more attention to during the purchase, video memory or a faster graphics card for optimum game performance.  I apologize if this is posted in the wrong place.  I was not sure where to post it.  Thank you.
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« Reply #1 on: 2009 July 19, 22:44:22 »
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Thank you very much.  That is very helpful.  Would you know whether a 512 MB with DDR5 would be better than a 1024MB DDR3?
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« Reply #2 on: 2009 July 20, 02:05:47 »
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I would say go with the more memory as I don't think the added speed of the ddr5 would make that much of a difference.
Now if it were 1Gb of ddr5 that would be even better.
Also don't expect the best out of a laptop no matter the video chip inside.
Say your laptop comes with a model 1 video chipset based off of a model 1 video card you're not going to get everything the model 1 video card has because of space in the laptop.
Also invest in a laptop cooler as it will help prolong the life of your laptop.
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Re: vidoe memory vs. faster graphics card
« Reply #3 on: 2009 July 21, 14:43:16 »
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Faster graphics card.  More than 512MB video RAM won't help much unless you use a 24" or bigger external monitor at native resolution (1920x1200).  Most laptops built-in resolution is 1280x800 to 1680x1050.  1GB of video RAM won't help too much at those resolutions.  You'll see more benefit by getting one with the faster GPU.
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