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    F8SV-A1 vs F3SV-A1

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by CaRbOnDiOXiDE, Jan 2, 2008.

  1. CaRbOnDiOXiDE

    CaRbOnDiOXiDE Newbie

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    Hello guys, which one of the mentioned would you advise me to buy?
    Which one is better? (in general;in gaming performance)

    My personal thoughts ( but I want to know your personal opinion):
    -F8 doesnt have TV tuner
    -I saw 3DMark tests and F8 always hit bigger score than F3 did

    THANK YOU
     
  2. CaRbOnDiOXiDE

    CaRbOnDiOXiDE Newbie

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    Hey no one home?
     
  3. ClearSkies

    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    Neither one could really be considered a true gaming laptop.

    The F3 has a 8600GS card (F8 has GT, which explains the better benchmark :)), which is woefully inadequate for gaming of current titles, but has the 15" screen. If you want to game, you trade the small screen for adequate gaming performance. If you want a 15" Asus notebook with game performance, you probably should be looking at the G1.
     
  4. CaRbOnDiOXiDE

    CaRbOnDiOXiDE Newbie

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    Thank you, but I can choose only from these two ;)
     
  5. zakaluka

    zakaluka Notebook Consultant

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    The F8 will probably be one of the best laptops in terms of balancing size and performance. It's one of 3 (or 4?) laptops with a 14" screen that has an 8600GT or equivalent. Also, an 8600GT is fine if you're okay with not maxing out the graphics settings on your games.

    You may want to state what other factors you are looking for in addition to gaming performance to get more detailed responses.

    Regards,

    z.
     
  6. CaRbOnDiOXiDE

    CaRbOnDiOXiDE Newbie

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    So now on my DESKTOP I have GeForce 4200Ti (lol, shame), so I really don't need to max all the details, just want to start newer games. (my DESKTOP can't even start most of games since Battlefield 2)

    But that's not point, I just want to hear your opinion, which one would you like to take :) TY
     
  7. Redline

    Redline Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    F8Sv, for sure. Smaller, lighter, better built, better looking, more powerful. End of story.
     
  8. CaRbOnDiOXiDE

    CaRbOnDiOXiDE Newbie

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    Thank you, wasn't quite sure if F8 is more powerful.
     
  9. FusiveResonance

    FusiveResonance Notebook Evangelist

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    where are you located C02. Be advised that the north american models of the f3sv, do not come with a tv tuner
     
  10. CaRbOnDiOXiDE

    CaRbOnDiOXiDE Newbie

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    Central Europe