Dell's 8600m GT versus 8600 Go

So dell is replacing my screwy 1720 with a new one, since the old one is having all sorts of issue. I noticed today that they are putting in a better processor (1.83ghz core2duo instead of my 1.66ghz core2duo) so I am happy about that.

However, instead of the 8600m GT 256mb that I had in it, they have the new production model listed as having a 256mb GeForce Go 8600.

Now...my question:


Are these two the same card? Is one substantially better than the other? Do I need to call them now and freak out and make sure I get the 8600m GT? Please help me out, search-fu and google have yielded little to no help.

+rep for those with a solid answer for me

 

Well it doesn't hurt to call.

But this would be my thinking. There are two versions of the 8600 notebook card (8600M). The GS and GT, along with about 5-6 different flavors of the two. The GT is a much better card. And the GDDR3 version of the GT, is quite a bit better then the DDR2 version, like you had in your 1720.

I think your safe that you will get a GT again. Because I have never seen Dell use the GS version of the card.
Good luck!

 

so is an 8600m GT just a version of the 8600 go?

I was under the assumption that "go" cards were earlier generation than like the gt.

 

Hmm I looked on nvidia's website and they don't even LIST an 8600 Go. So I assume it's just a misprint?

But how cool is getting that upgrade in processor? Pretty decent imo. Also, looks like they are building me a NEW system to replace my refurb. Ha.

 

my guess is you get a 8600GT with ddr2 since they dont sell the 1720 with ddr3 so you just get exactly the same vid card back

 

the xps machines have it with ddr3.

I just wanna make sure I get at least an equivalent card, I'm not worried about getting a superior one.

 

Go is a misprint. It was used in previous generations of mobile cards; Geforce Go 7600 etc.

I can't remember ever seeing dell with a 8600m gs in a notebook so it's fairly safe to assume it's a gt

 

Awesome, thank you..

In other news, what sort of boost can I expect to see going from a t5450 to a t5550?

1.66ghz to 1.83ghz seems a solid boost..enough that I'm not going to spend that cash and get a 2.0ghz any time soon after all. I'm halfway there for free basically.

 

It's a slight boost, but it'll depend on your usage. It won't make a huge deal of difference in games except for RTS' like sup-com.

The only difference between the two processors is the added 160 MHz, in which you would need a stopwatch to tell the difference for general use. But for free it's a *great* upgrade

 

Haha yeah that's what I was thinking..it wouldn'tve been enough to pay money for but definitely more than enough to be happy with for free