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    C90S (Video Performance w/ 8600M)

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Norfolk, Jul 26, 2007.

  1. Norfolk

    Norfolk Notebook Enthusiast

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    I recently just purchased an Asus C90S (Notebook) from CyberPowerpc.com. And its being shipped as i type, but I can't help worrying that the notebook wont be good for gaming. I had purchased a desktop computer form there years ago and loved it. So my question is, was getting the gaming notebook with the "Geforce Go 8600M GT 512MB" a good choice? I run games like World of Warcraft, Armed Assault: Combat Operations, Rainbow 6 Vegas, and BF2. Will this card be able to handle those games, and new releases for the next 2-3 years.

    Specs:
    CPU: (Sckt775)Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo E6700 CPU @ 2.66GHz 1066FSB 2x2MB L2 Cache
    MEMORY: 2GB (2x1GB) PC5300 DDR2-667 SODIMM Memory (Corsair or Major Brand)
    HDD: 160GB 7200RPM SATA150 HARD DRIVE
    OS: Microsoft(R) Windows Vista(TM) Home Premium (64-bit Edition)
    VIDEO: Built-in NVIDIA GeForce Go 8600M GT 512MB Shared Supports up to about 1.2GB Turbo Cache Video

    Feedback please :D

    Bear
     
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    AlexOnFyre Needs to get back to work NBR Reviewer

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    The C90S handles all of those games on high settings with a decent 20-30 FPS (Wow is like 150 FPS). The only problems would be ArmA and Vegas, ArmA has serious Vista issues and runs at a snail's pace on even killer rigs. Vegas has a lot of taxing eye candy that makes very little difference on the actual picture. You will have to tune these back in order to get 30ish FPS.
     
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    Norfolk Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks Alex

    So overall i should have a pretty smooth gaming experience? Hoping games like Vegas and Arma, will have upcoming patches for more compatability with Vista 64.

    Thanks again!
     
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    Another question, when I'm looking for drivers....Is the GeForce 8600M GT the same GeForce Go 8600M GT?...
     
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  5. AlexOnFyre

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    Yea, "Go 8600M GT" is a misnomer, the mobile architecture is now denoted by the M on the end of the number. Also the drivers are the same for the 512 and 256MB versions, so no need to worry about that either!
     
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    You're the man Alex, thanks!
     
    Norfolk, Jul 26, 2007
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