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    Asus G1Sn-A1 or Asus G1S-A1?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by kunal2sh, Jun 12, 2008.

  1. kunal2sh

    kunal2sh Notebook Consultant

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    Which oine should i buy??? really confused....is the nvidia 8600M Gt with GDDR3 better than the 9500M GS GDDR2?
     
    kunal2sh, Jun 12, 2008
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    8600m GT w/GDDR3 is better by about 5-10% in 3dmark06. Real game play will probably translate to ~2fps.
     
    David, Jun 12, 2008
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    kunal2sh Notebook Consultant

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    whats the difference btw GDDR3 and GDDR2?
     
    kunal2sh, Jun 12, 2008
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    David, Jun 12, 2008
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    GDDR3 is faster. But be warned with getting a G1S... I've had a lot of heat issues with mine.
     
    CruXii, Jun 12, 2008
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    I have a G1 and no heat issues yet.
     
    kenbx84, Jun 12, 2008
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