WXGA? WXGA+? WSXGA??? HELP!!!

[safeatsecond777]

I am looking to buy a Dell 9100, but I do not know the differences between the different processors. There are WXGA, WUXGA, WSXGA. What do they mean? I am looking for the best option for gaming, but price is an issue so I would like to keep it as cheap as possible. I have read through the forums about how certain types have smaller icons and other aspects, and I like smaller icons, so which would be the best for me. Does it even make that much of a difference?

mind the gap

[nesbo]

If you love to game, you should get at least the WSXGA. Basically, WSXGA has a higher resolution than WXGA, and WUXGA has the highest resolution. As far as which one to choose between WSXGA and WUXGA is really a matter of personal preference. If you don't mind small fonts and want the highest resolution, then the WUXGA is the way to go because this is ultra sharp and can look quite nice. WSXGA is a nice balance of resolution and fonts. I would stay away from WXGA if you game.

[safeatsecond777]

Ok thanks! So it looks like I will be getting the 2.8 Ghz 15.4 WUXGA

mind the gap

[mathlete2001]

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Originally posted by safeatsecond777
[br]Ok thanks! So it looks like I will be getting the 2.8 Ghz 15.4 WUXGA

mind the gap

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WXGA, WSXGA and WUXGA are not processors. That is the screen resolution. They correspond to the following resolutions.

WXGA 1280x800
WSXGA 1680x1050
WUXGA 1900x1200

Get at least WSXGA, WUXGA if you are getting the radeon 9700. If you are only getting the FX5200, there is no way it would handle WUXGA in almost any game, so WSXGA is the solution.

[billy269]

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Originally posted by nesbo
[br]If you love to game, you should get at least the WSXGA. Basically, WSXGA has a higher resolution than WXGA, and WUXGA has the highest resolution. As far as which one to choose between WSXGA and WUXGA is really a matter of personal preference. If you don't mind small fonts and want the highest resolution, then the WUXGA is the way to go because this is ultra sharp and can look quite nice. WSXGA is a nice balance of resolution and fonts. I would stay away from WXGA if you game.


Why? What is wrong with the WXGA for gaming. I don't really want to spend an extra $50 if I don't have to, why would you stay away from the WXGA?

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[Quikster]

It only matters if you plan on running your games at a resolution higher than 1280x800

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[mathlete2001]

It really depends on your video card. I prefer higher resolution to anti-aliasing, since it is less processor intensive, and makes it just as sharp. a 1280x800 resolution will have significant stairstepping, and it's just a waste to get the 9700 if that's the resolution you will be playing on. SXGA gives you about 70% more pixels, but will still be smooth on the radeon 9700. If you are at all concerned about gaming, definitely get SXGA. WUXGA is kind of a waste too, because no mobile video card out there can handle that resolution in gaming. SXGA is the sweet spot, and at $50 it is a bargain.