Buying a computer system/dell xps m1530 direct x10

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QUESTION: Can the dell xps m1530 handle direct x10 games. I have heard some people say it cant and some say it can as long as you turn the detail settings down on the game.

ANSWER: Can you provide exact hardware specifications on the model you're talking about, as the XPS M1530 is a unique line, but available in a wide range of hardware loadouts.

-bob


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QUESTION: Specifications
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz T7250 800MHz FSB  
RAM: 3GB DDR2 (1x2048MB 1x 1024MB)  
Hard Drive: 250GB HD  
Wireless NIC: Intel Next Gen Wireless-N
Bluetooth: Dell Truemobile 355 internal bluetooth module  
Battery: 6 Cell Li-ion  
Optical Storage: Slimline DVD Writer
Display: 15.4" TFT WXGA Trulife Display (1280x800)  
Graphics Controller: 256MB NVIDIA Geforce 8600M GT  
Security: Fingerprint Reader Biometric with Black Accent  
Webcam: 2MPixel Camera  
Remote Control: Dell Travel Remote Control  
Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium  
Warranty 1 Year XPS Premium On-site Support  

Many thanks for helping.


Answer
GeForce 8600 is a DirectX 10 certified chipset, so on that basis, yes, the system is capable of running DirectX 10, however you may need to disable some settings depending on the game (for example Bioshock will likely let you have more eye candy than Crysis, and Half-Life 2 will likely let you have more eye candy than Bioshock, etc).

-bob

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