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    New models or adaption of gfx cards?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Dumpduck, Jul 8, 2008.

  1. Dumpduck

    Dumpduck Notebook Consultant

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    Hello,

    I've looked through the Dell forums briefly, but can't seem to find anything about new models to come - or anything about when they are gonna adapt the new 9xxx nvidia gpu series. Zepto recently released a laptop with 9600M GT and other models are to follow, when can we expect Dell to release this?

    If this has been asked before, as I bet it has, then please excuse me.
    Nonetheless, thanks
     
    Dumpduck, Jul 8, 2008
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    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    certainly not before montevina(july 15)
    no leaks right now, but i dont think the 9600 is much stronger than the 8600 for m1530
     
    paper_wastage, Jul 8, 2008
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    Dumpduck Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for your reply

    Not a whole lot, but the 9600M GT card is a bit stronger.
    Do you think they will fit a 9800M GT in a 15,4"?
     
    Dumpduck, Jul 9, 2008
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    Zero The Random Guy

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    Its difficult to say if they can get a high end mobile 9 series in a 15.4" notebook. If the card has a resonably low TDP, then it is possible, but Dell has not put high end card in such a notebook before. It is very likely , however, they will manage to install a 9600M GT, snce its TDP will be much lower.
     
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    Forte NBR's Supreme Angel

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    9600M GT is just a successor to the 8600M GT. It will definitely be stuck into a 15.4'' notebook. Im sure it will fit. Take the Alienware m15x for example. It has a 8800M GTX in it.

    Though I'm sure Dell wouldnt do it for their XPS since their Alienware is the true pure gaming line. Not to mention, battery life is horrible and you get only close to an hour.

    Also, dont forget Montevina enables significant increases in battery life and shrinks down current motherboard sizes by 25%. More than enough room.
     
    Forte, Jul 9, 2008
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