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    GeForce 9500M GS the best out there?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by tomdegerth, May 3, 2008.

  1. tomdegerth

    tomdegerth Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just wondering, is the GeForce 9500M GS the best graphics cards for laptops right now? Does ATI have something similar?

    Tom
     
    tomdegerth, May 3, 2008
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  2. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Nope. It's the 8800gtx
     
    David, May 3, 2008
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  3. vashts121

    vashts121 Notebook Evangelist

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    Actually 8800GTX SLI. =P
     
    vashts121, May 3, 2008
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  4. Vedya

    Vedya There Is No Substitute...

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    Nope. Actually, its 8800 mGTX :p
     
    Vedya, May 3, 2008
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  5. pukemon

    pukemon are you unplugged?

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    nope. the x3100 oc'ed. :D
     
    pukemon, May 3, 2008
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    scythie I died for your sins.

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    9500M GS = 8600M GT.

    8800M GTX is the single best card out there. SLI isn't completely reliable, but 2 8800M GTX's in an SLI setup performs beastly. Just check out the recently reviewed Sager NP9262
     
    scythie, May 3, 2008
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  7. lappyforphotoshop

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    for what size of lappies?

    it totally depends on the size. if a 17.1 is ok, then there are many Dells with NV8800GTS or GTX.

    but for 15.4 or smaller the NV9500GS(gddr2) and NV8600 gt(gddr3) would be the best probably , the ATI equivalent to NV9500GS is the HD3650(gddr3), this card stays cool and I liked it when played with it for a while on an ASUS and Toshiba.

    And the ATI supports DX10.1....

    but I think the 5920G832G32 with the NV9500gs(newer version of 5920G series) the best bang for your buck in 15.4 inch class.

    in 14.1 inch class , the ASUS F8SN is the best priced laptop with moderate power(T9300 and NV9500GS), if you dont mind spending more than a couple of grands , you can get a thinkpad T61p(with similar spec) but I dont think it's worth the bill.

    NOTe: there is the Alienware M51 something with NV8800GT but it is not a reliable and I am not a big fan of putting too much power into a small space, so I did not write bout it. It also is very very expensive with questionable build.....So I think an ASUS and an Acer remain still much better value as a whole.
     
    lappyforphotoshop, May 3, 2008
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  8. Prasad

    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    Yup.... almost matches a 8800M GTX Sli config! :D :D
     
    Prasad, May 3, 2008
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  9. lappyforphotoshop

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    I forgot the aSUS M51sn has the same GPU and cpu combo as well.

    But the Acer still is better value , better speakers , better keyboard , better screen and stays cooler than the ASUS.
     
    lappyforphotoshop, May 3, 2008
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  10. cyclist14

    cyclist14 Notebook Consultant

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    Play Crysis at -30 FPS on low, lol
     
    cyclist14, May 4, 2008
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  11. KGann

    KGann NBR Themesong Writer

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    I OC'd mine to 35/74!! Could play Doom 3D with 28-31FPS!
     
    KGann, May 4, 2008
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