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    ASUS G1 8600-256MB V1- 8600-512Mb What gives?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by chezouff, Dec 12, 2007.

  1. chezouff

    chezouff Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys, anyone know what the difference is and why between the 8600M GT 256Mb in the G1-X1 and A1 and the 8600 GT 512Mb in the V1?

    Both are 15.4" notebooks so what gives?
     
    chezouff, Dec 12, 2007
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    chezouff, Dec 12, 2007
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    sly m1530 owner!!!

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    the 8600 gt cant use the whole 512mb so it will be wasted
     
    sly, Dec 12, 2007
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    sly m1530 owner!!!

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    the g1 is better as it uses gddr3 memory
     
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    The G1s 8600M GT is faster because it uses GDDR3 Memory at 700MHz. The V1S 8600M GT with its 512MB DDR2 RAM at 400MHz runs cooler and less power hungry. The whole 512MB can never be used.
     
    maati, Dec 12, 2007
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