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mikedeerf · February 19th, 2008

I have a Vostro 1500, with the bottom of the line 1.4 GHz Core 2 Duo chip, and the Intel graphics.

It works fine, within expectations. That is, it does fine with rendering. Not nearly as fast as my quad-core at home, obviously, but it beats the P4 3.4GHz workstation at the office.

For graphics, I stick to wireframe or hidden line mode more than shaded, and I try to minimize my viewport refreshes. You'll probably do much better with the GeForce, though.

I like the glossy screen, although I do have to be careful about controlling the light. No outdoor work, for sure!

February 19th, 2008	#5 (permalink)
mikedeerf Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 56 Name: Brian Freed	Re: vostro 1500 practicable for 3d? I have a Vostro 1500, with the bottom of the line 1.4 GHz Core 2 Duo chip, and the Intel graphics. It works fine, within expectations. That is, it does fine with rendering. Not nearly as fast as my quad-core at home, obviously, but it beats the P4 3.4GHz workstation at the office. For graphics, I stick to wireframe or hidden line mode more than shaded, and I try to minimize my viewport refreshes. You'll probably do much better with the GeForce, though. I like the glossy screen, although I do have to be careful about controlling the light. No outdoor work, for sure!