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    Z96J + Intel Core 2 Duo + nVidia

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by SavantEdge, Dec 4, 2006.

  1. SavantEdge

    SavantEdge Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have no problem finding the Z96Js with the Intel Core 2 Due, but I was wondering if it is at all possible to get it with an nVidia graphics card instead of ATI.

    Thanks.
     
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  2. Gator

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    They call it the Z92T or something. I think it comes with AMD/nVidia but not sure.
     
    Gator, Dec 4, 2006
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    but is the ati graphics driver replaceable with nvidia?
     
    laplacexform, Dec 4, 2006
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  4. Gator

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    Like I just said, I believe the Z92T comes with an AMD CPU and an nVidia GPU.

    In the unthinkably unlikely event you are referring to using the ATI Catalyst software driver for tuning nVidia graphics hardware, the answer is no way.
     
    Gator, Dec 4, 2006
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    what i meant was the hardware itself
     
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    Gator, Dec 4, 2006
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    the f3jv is almost identical to the s96j with a 256 mb 7600
     
    stamar, Dec 4, 2006
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    Right, but then I lose the Core 2 Duo.
    Guess there's no such thing as a perfect PC... =\

    Thanks gator for looking it up for me.
     
    SavantEdge, Dec 4, 2006
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    You're welcome. I would suggest asking a reseller such as the one on the link for options, or checking out the slightly more expensive f3jv.
     
    Gator, Dec 4, 2006
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    NOT the f3jm, the f3jv. f3jv comes with t5500.

    Remember, only those 4 letters not something similar. f 3 j v

    hehe this is funny i told him the model hes looking for gatordude told him something hes not looking for and he responds to that one.
    I tell you its hard being an asus expert sometimes lol.
     
    stamar, Dec 4, 2006
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  11. FREN

    FREN Hi, I'm a PC. NBR Reviewer

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    Why not get the A8JS? It's a 14", not a 15", but whatever, you get a T7200 and a Go 7700.
     
    FREN, Dec 4, 2006
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    Yes both are viable alternatives. Both will be more expensive (by as much as $300) however, as the Z/S96J Built On Asus series has dropped in price while the Ensemble units mentioned have not.
     
    Gator, Dec 4, 2006
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