CalumF Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Can the 3d match engine run smoothly without a good graphics card? How good are the Intel 3000 HD graphics? Are they basic? Does the Nvidia optimus graphics work fine? Some people are saying there are some bugs and cant play games? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFC_Jordi Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I have the Intel 3000 HD Graphics in my laptop and it runs fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalumF Posted September 12, 2011 Author Share Posted September 12, 2011 Does anyone else rate the Intel 3000 HD graphics? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scab Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 It's good enough for FM and light gaming in general. Here are some comparison charts and specific game benchmark results: http://www.notebookcheck.net/Intel-HD-Graphics-3000.37948.0.html. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PW Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 FM doesn't need a dedicated card as it can run via an integrated card fine. Obviosuly depends on the integrated card as to how well it would run especially in 3D. If you want a laptop for gaming then dedicated is always best as a variety of other games will need the extra power to run them on decent settings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieVilla Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 mine is just a built in one, how do i check which it is? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PW Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 mine is just a built in one, how do i check which it is? Easiest way to check which graphics card you have is to: 1. Click on start orb on windows (bottom left hand corner of your desktop. 2. Click on 'Control Panel' 3. Click on 'System and Maintenance' 4. Click on 'Device Manager' 5. Click on the + next to 'Display Adapters' That should give you the make and model of your graphics card if it is dedicated or integrated (above is via Vista W7 may be slighly different but if in doubt click the start orb and type in 'Device Manager' and that will get you there probably quicker!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
santa Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Can the 3d match engine run smoothly without a good graphics card?How good are the Intel 3000 HD graphics? Are they basic? Does the Nvidia optimus graphics work fine? Some people are saying there are some bugs and cant play games? I used the HD3000 graphics until a few days ago, as the game crashed at the 3d match screen. But since I updated to the latest nvidia graphics driver, it has worked fine with the nvidia graphics (GT 550M). And I have to say, I haven't noticed any difference between the two (intel and nvidia). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
0gris Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Easiest way to check which graphics card you have is to:1. Click on start orb on windows (bottom left hand corner of your desktop. 2. Click on 'Control Panel' 3. Click on 'System and Maintenance' 4. Click on 'Device Manager' 5. Click on the + next to 'Display Adapters' That should give you the make and model of your graphics card if it is dedicated or integrated (above is via Vista W7 may be slighly different but if in doubt click the start orb and type in 'Device Manager' and that will get you there probably quicker!) start->run(or search box)->dxdiag(hit enter)->display. Much faster Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrazT Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 FM doesn't need a dedicated card as it can run via an integrated card fine.Obviosuly depends on the integrated card as to how well it would run especially in 3D. If you want a laptop for gaming then dedicated is always best as a variety of other games will need the extra power to run them on decent settings. This reply sums it up perfectly- dedicated card not a necessity but recommeneded. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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