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    XPS M1530 Nvidia 8600GT?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by KME088, Feb 27, 2008.

  1. KME088

    KME088 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is it really worth $150 over the 8400 GS if I don't think I will be playing many games?
     
    KME088, Feb 27, 2008
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    Nope. Will only make your battery life decrease and make your laptop hotter.
     
    XPS1330, Feb 27, 2008
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  3. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    and wallet thinner.
     
    crash, Feb 27, 2008
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  4. KME088

    KME088 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks, and I feel like an idiot asking this but, the wireless N card is still compatible with all other types(G, B etc.) correct?
     
    KME088, Feb 27, 2008
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    If your not going to play games then no, the power of the 8600 will go unused and wouldn't be worth it. So yes, stick with the 8400. Yes, it is backwards compatible.
     
    Bowlerguy92, Feb 27, 2008
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    yes, no problem, you just won't get the increase in speed that would would get if you also had an "n" router
     
    nobscot6, Feb 27, 2008
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    Am I going to be future proof with the 8400? I mean I may play some games occasionally but not a lot.
     
    KME088, Feb 27, 2008
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    No you won't be future proofed at all with the 8400. It should serve you just fine, but if you want to play any games in the next couple of years, you won't be able to.
     
    Bowlerguy92, Feb 27, 2008
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    The video card is something I can't upgrade later correct?
     
    KME088, Feb 27, 2008
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    That is correct. It isn't upgradeable.
     
    JimmyP, Feb 27, 2008
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