Replies to post #108682 on Intel Corp (INTC)

[wbmw]

Depends on what resolution and quality settings you run at, as well as what threshold you have for FPS.

If you are running on a 13x7 display and running on low or medium settings, Sandy Bridge should get >30 FPS, especially in games like WoW or Star Wars, which are relatively low complexity.

If you have a 16x9 display, you'll almost certainly need to drop down to low quality settings, unless you are ok playing at ~20 FPS.

Depends on what you consider playable, given you describe yourself as a non-gamer.

[mmoy]

I'm planning on building an IB system when it comes out. Originally I as going to build an IB system and give my SB to my daughter but I don't want to do all of the moving around of files and applications so I'm just going to build her an IB system. I think that I'm going to get a motherboard that has integrate video ports and decent room for discrete cards and let her try both out.

I'm sure that Sandy Bridge IG would be more than enough for my needs as I don't do any gaming. I can provide her subjective comments after this all gets done - probably in early May depending on when IB parts and motherboards are available. I very much doubt that there will be a MB problem this time.

[Tenchu]

Windsock, WoW and Old Republic should run satisfactorily on Sandy Bridge's integrated graphics. If you turn down some of the graphics details, you should get consistent 30-45 FPS.

For WoW, you won't miss much since the graphics engine is quite dated. I don't know about Old Republic, though, since I haven't played it. The graphics on that game look better, but I imagine the lower detail won't affect your experience that much.

All of this is from the viewpoint of a casual gamer. If you're hardcore, you should never settle for less than a good quality discrete graphics card. ;-)

Tenchu