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    Upgrading from XPS M170 to Inspiron 1520

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Johnelbek, Jul 2, 2007.

  1. Johnelbek

    Johnelbek Notebook Guru

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    I am concidering purchasing a new notebook and have my eyes set on the new Inspiron 1520. What I would like to ask is, would this be a significant upgrade from the M170?

    The M170 has the following specifications:

    Intel 2 GhZ (single core)
    2gb DDR memory
    Geforce 7800 GTX

    I am aware that the increase in CPU speed will be noticable. However I am concerned with the overall performance. Is the Geforce M 8600GT superior to the 7800 GTX?

    Thank you for your help.
     
    Johnelbek, Jul 2, 2007
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  2. PhoenixFx

    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    No it is not. In fact, 8600GT is slower than 7800GTX under DX9. The only advantage 8600 has is DX10 support. I think it is better for you to wait till 8800 comes out; then you’ll notice a significant overall performance improvement.
     
    PhoenixFx, Jul 2, 2007
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