Eh, Dude!! Go with Nvidia 8400m as there is no need to think over it. If you really wanna know why am I saying this then click the link below. It is my whole year experience with Intel X3100 : http://lnk.in/X3100 {if you can't click then paste the code in address bar}.
The Nvidia card would be much better than the Intel card as integrated cards have poor permanence and low on-board ram, where as dedicated graphics cards, such as the 8400M G, would perform much faster and have larger on-board ram. (usually 256mb +).
No you cant since Intel GMA 4500m is an Integrated Graphics Card and 8400m Card Wont fit but you can upgrade your processor with an i3 Processor then the integrated graphics card will change and become Intel HD 3000 thus you will have a better graphics card by just upgrading your laptop's processor
nVidia by far. But it depends. If your looking for game play then get your self a nVidia card.
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An update for a program to fix issues with NVIDIA cards will not have any effect with Intel graphics. You cannot use NVIDIA-specific programs on your Intel card.
-Both graphics share (64/128 mb)+shared memory -4500 is newer than x3100 -but x3100 is better than 4500 -both perfomance are almost same but x3100 having better video playback For ur info:
No you must have a Nvidia Graphics card/mother board / or cpu...
depends on your other system specs, but yes, it should.
Sadly - no. I tried it and it didn't work. Still trying to find a way but.....
Intel. nVidia. SIS. ATI, VIA and Ali used to make chipsets for intel, but have all stopped for various reasons.
You can upgrade it from Intel x4500 to Nvidia 210m. You have to find the motherboard and change it. Really bad nvidia card, not worth it at all.
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The minimum requirements for graphics cards to run Second Life using windows xp are : NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or better ATI Radeon 8500, 9250 or better Intel 945 chipset For windows vista and windows 7 the following are required : NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or better ATI Radeon 9500 or better Intel 945 chipset Linden Lab recommends more powerful graphics cards to get the best experience out of the Second Life grid.
The ati 4200 is so much better than the gma4500m. The ati 4200 is considered one of the best integrated graphics out there. But integrated graphics will never match a dedicated graphics card in it's default state.