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thorlof Brezoianu
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07-30-2009 08:18
ok i am considering buying a computer that has a Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator card i am wondering if these are compatable with sl or not if someone can answer my question i would apreciate it
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07-30-2009 08:31
Intel graphics adapters are not capable of running Second Life at an acceptable level of performance.
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thorlof Brezoianu
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what do you mean
07-30-2009 08:35
From: Milla Janick
Intel graphics adapters are not capable of running Second Life at an acceptable level of performance.

what do you mean by acceptable
Lee Ponzu
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07-30-2009 08:38
I think she means you will not enjoy it.

I agree.

We might be wrong. Maybe you have very low expectation.
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07-30-2009 08:39
Which GMAC, specifically?

I have an old laptop with integrated Intel graphics. Frame rates have recently plunged from a marginally acceptable 3-6 frames per second to less than one. This is on sims where my desktop with an 8800GT gets 30-50 fps. Newer Intel GMACs are much better, though.

Whatever the GMAC version, you will probably find yourself running with shaders off, and other graphics preferences cranked way down, just to get enough fps so you can see yourself walking.
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thorlof Brezoianu
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here is the card that will be comming witht he laptop i am ordering
07-30-2009 12:43
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M that's the card tht is comming with the lattop o am thinking of ordering
Argent Stonecutter
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07-30-2009 13:10
Didn't we just have this thread?

If you're buying this computer retail, if it's not some super deal from a friend of yours who's selling you it for ten cents on the dollar because it fell off a pallet or something like that...

Run, run, run from that Intel graphics as you would run from a swarm of bees. A swarm of flaming africanized honey-bees infected with flesh-rotting fungus. Look for a comparable laptop with an nVidia (preferably) or ATI graphics processor. Really. You'll be happier (and less itchy).

What's the actual laptop you're looking at? Maybe we can find something better (and maybe even cheaper) for you.
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thorlof Brezoianu
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here is the links to the laptop i am actualy looking at buying
07-30-2009 14:42
http://www.amazon.com/HP-Pavilion-G60-230US-16-0-Inch-Laptop/dp/B001NPDKUI/ref=dp_cp_ob_pc_title_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1248490258&sr=8-13

i only have about 6-700 bucks i can spend on a laptop so my optsions are kinda limited
Argent Stonecutter
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07-30-2009 14:53
Look for a Pavilion dv6z instead of the G60. I just went to HP.COM and put together this for $579.99, with no special deal. Adding the recovery DVD (don't go home without it) and antivirus brought it up to $647.99:

* • HP Pavilion dv6z Espresso Black
* • Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
* • AMD Athlon(TM) X2 Dual-Core Processor for Notebook PCs QL-65 (2.1GHz, 1MB L2 Cache)
* • FREE Upgrade to 3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
* • FREE Upgrade to 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
* • ATI Radeon(TM) HD 3200 Graphics
* • 16.0" diagonal High Definition HP Brightview Display (1366x768)
* • LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
* • Webcam Only
* • Wireless-G Card
* • HP Color Matching Keyboard
* • 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
* • No Modem
* • System Recovery DVD with Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit)
* • Microsoft(R) Works 9.0
* • Norton Internet Security(TM) 2009 - 15 Month Subscription

Can't give you a direct link, the HP website isn't very linkable. It's under Laptops -> Everyday Computing -> HP Pavilion dv6z series.

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07-30-2009 15:10
^ that's a nice little lap top for the price!
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thorlof Brezoianu
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ok thanks
07-30-2009 15:20
i think when i get paid on monday i am gonna buy tjhat laptop apreciate the help