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    imac vs MBP video card

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by frocco, Mar 13, 2009.

  1. frocco

    frocco Notebook Consultant

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    Hello,

    GT 130 vs 9600m

    For gaming, is there a big difference?
    trying to decide on the omac 24 vs MBP 17

    Thanks
     
    frocco, Mar 13, 2009
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  2. Tinselworm

    Tinselworm Notebook Deity

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    Tinselworm, Mar 13, 2009
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  3. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Quote: The Nvidia GeForce GT 130M is a DirectX 10 graphics card for notebooks and technically a higher clocked GeForce 9650M GT with a lower current consumption.

    From here.
     
    namaiki, Mar 13, 2009
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  4. ltcommander_data

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    The GT120 in the iMac will perform like the MacBook Pro's 9600M GT. The GT130 is actually a rebranded 8800GS, that was an option in the previous gen iMac. The GT130 will be noticeably faster than the 9600M GT in the MacBook Pro.

    If you are getting an iMac with a GT130, I strongly suggest you upgrade to the HD4850. It's only $50 more, and the HD4850 will walk all over the GT130. Sadly the MacBook Pro doesn't have any graphics options.
     
    ltcommander_data, Mar 13, 2009
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  5. frocco

    frocco Notebook Consultant

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    Apple says 3 to 5 weeks for the HD4850
    I purchased an HP m9525y from Best Buy and wanted to return it tomorrow.
    So MBP17 or imac GT130
     
    frocco, Mar 13, 2009
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    Colton Also Proudly American

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    iMac HD4850 is your best bet, instead of the GT130. ;) Alot better performance. ;)
     
    Colton, Mar 13, 2009
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    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    yeah for $50, that puts you in a different league.
     
    masterchef341, Mar 14, 2009
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