just ordered a dell laptop

Freedom_ · 9th September 2006, 2:26 PM

hey, just ordered a dell 'inspiron 6400' laptop, main features are:

Intel Core Duo T2050 (1.6ghz; 2mb cache)

2x 512mb ram

radeon x1400

Just wondering about the graphics card, what does it match up to in terms of desktop cards?

The only games I'd be interested in putting on are warcraft 3, cs:s. I know this may be a longshot, do you think it can run BF2 ?

cheers.

SLATYE · 9th September 2006, 2:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Freedom_

Just wondering about the graphics card, what does it match up to in terms of desktop cards?

Somewhere around X1300/X1300Pro performance. In new games, it's not far off cards like a 9800Pro.

Warcraft and CS:S should be fine. BF2 will also run reasonably well if you run it at medium/low detail settings and a fairly low resolution (1024x768 should be fine).

hobo-jo · 9th September 2006, 3:30 PM

I've got a x1400 in my 9400, runs most new games fine on low->medium settings. Have played COD2, Flatout 2, Half-Life 2, Prey, etc, no hassles or slowdowns as long as you don't try running the res to high or with AA, etc to high.

DavoRulz · 9th September 2006, 4:03 PM

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Originally Posted by hobo-jo

I've got a x1400 in my 9400, runs most new games fine on low->medium settings. Have played COD2, Flatout 2, Half-Life 2, Prey, etc, no hassles or slowdowns as long as you don't try running the res to high or with AA, etc to high.

Do you play WoW? What sort of detail settings are you looking at there?

hobo-jo · 9th September 2006, 5:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DavoRulz

Do you play WoW? What sort of detail settings are you looking at there?

nope sorry, no idea.

Kelvin · 9th September 2006, 8:26 PM

I hope you used this

www.dell.com.au/odg --- 10% off over $2000

Why didn't you getthe Merom Upgrade (64bit) T5600 for $188
or at least the T2050 --> T2250 for $38...

Did you get the 9 cell battery as well, a bluetooth.?
You should also heavily consider the 3 years warranty if you didn't get it..
and the AV cables.. (propriotry-- difficult to source from elsewhere).

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freedom_

hey, just ordered a dell 'inspiron 6400' laptop, main features are:

Intel Core Duo T2050 (1.6ghz; 2mb cache)

2x 512mb ram

radeon x1400

Just wondering about the graphics card, what does it match up to in terms of desktop cards?

The only games I'd be interested in putting on are warcraft 3, cs:s. I know this may be a longshot, do you think it can run BF2 ?

cheers.

Freedom_ · 9th September 2006, 9:58 PM

I don't really need memrom. Laptop will be home use alot so no bluetooth/ 9 cell battery. Yeah i did get cables, seeing though it was only $15.

$40 for a .2 ghz, I can't tell difference. Main use of this laptop is for internet and lan games like war3, family pc. Didn't get 3 years warranty.

edit: can the x1400 play age of empires 3 decently? friend who is also buying a gaming laptop wants to know.

Kelvin · 10th September 2006, 10:23 PM

Fair enough.. up to you... if you can.. the spare ac adaptor is a like save..
one front of the tele.. and one on the desk.. especially only for $23.10 - 10%

Personally I would think very very strongly about the extended warranty for the machine..... these things break down...

What did you pay for it in the end?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freedom_

I don't really need memrom. Laptop will be home use alot so no bluetooth/ 9 cell battery. Yeah i did get cables, seeing though it was only $15.

$40 for a .2 ghz, I can't tell difference. Main use of this laptop is for internet and lan games like war3, family pc. Didn't get 3 years warranty.

edit: can the x1400 play age of empires 3 decently? friend who is also buying a gaming laptop wants to know.

josh81 · 2nd October 2006, 3:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Kelvin

I hope you used this

www.dell.com.au/odg --- 10% off over $2000

There's no 10% off info on the page you linked. Did the offer end?

SSJX · 2nd October 2006, 3:06 PM

you can trade off the Microsoft Office Small Business Edition OEM for 8% discount (ask them to ring you)

josh81 · 2nd October 2006, 3:23 PM

There is no office small business edtion with the laptop i'm getting, the XPS 1210

SSJX · 2nd October 2006, 3:27 PM

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Originally Posted by josh81

There is no office small business edtion with the laptop i'm getting, the XPS 1210

oh dammm...nice lappy

a bit small for gaming IMO, thats why i went big and got the 9400 with a 7900GS (XPS is too pricey..)

As for discounts, you can have a look around at ShopSafe (for Aust) and notebookforums.com (usually US coupons though)

josh81 · 2nd October 2006, 4:07 PM

Ok, i didn't buy today, Dell wouldn't discount more than $50 on the XPS 1210, so i got the total wrong impression from some other comments on this forum, they must have only be relating to the Inspirons, and the XPS has little discounting. Bummer.

9th September 2006, 2:26 PM	#1
Freedom_ Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 835	just ordered a dell laptop hey, just ordered a dell 'inspiron 6400' laptop, main features are: Intel Core Duo T2050 (1.6ghz; 2mb cache) 2x 512mb ram radeon x1400 Just wondering about the graphics card, what does it match up to in terms of desktop cards? The only games I'd be interested in putting on are warcraft 3, cs:s. I know this may be a longshot, do you think it can run BF2 ? cheers.

9th September 2006, 3:30 PM	#3
hobo-jo Iron Trader Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Adelaide(5042) Words -> Posts: 4,888	I've got a x1400 in my 9400, runs most new games fine on low->medium settings. Have played COD2, Flatout 2, Half-Life 2, Prey, etc, no hassles or slowdowns as long as you don't try running the res to high or with AA, etc to high. __________________ 11 May 2007 - A number of people have described me as an economic conservative. When it comes to public finance, it's a badge I wear with pride. 18 May 2009 - We are aiming to a gross figure of 13.8% (deficit/GDP) which comes out at about 300 (billion in 2013/14). -- Kevin Rudd, Prime Minister of Australia, World Flip-Flop Champion

9th September 2006, 9:58 PM	#7
Freedom_ Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 835	I don't really need memrom. Laptop will be home use alot so no bluetooth/ 9 cell battery. Yeah i did get cables, seeing though it was only $15. $40 for a .2 ghz, I can't tell difference. Main use of this laptop is for internet and lan games like war3, family pc. Didn't get 3 years warranty. edit: can the x1400 play age of empires 3 decently? friend who is also buying a gaming laptop wants to know.

2nd October 2006, 3:06 PM	#10
SSJX Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,746	you can trade off the Microsoft Office Small Business Edition OEM for 8% discount (ask them to ring you)

2nd October 2006, 3:23 PM	#11
josh81 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bellbowrie, Brisbane Posts: 2,414	There is no office small business edtion with the laptop i'm getting, the XPS 1210

2nd October 2006, 4:07 PM	#13
josh81 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bellbowrie, Brisbane Posts: 2,414	Ok, i didn't buy today, Dell wouldn't discount more than $50 on the XPS 1210, so i got the total wrong impression from some other comments on this forum, they must have only be relating to the Inspirons, and the XPS has little discounting. Bummer.