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    Which graphic card should I go for, XPSM170?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Brauer, Nov 2, 2005.

  1. Brauer

    Brauer Notebook Enthusiast

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    GeForceĀ™ Go 7800 GTX or GeForceTM Go 6800 Ultra?
    Have thought that 6800 Ultra will be enough but how big is the difference?

    Cheers
     
    Brauer, Nov 2, 2005
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    dprimm Notebook Guru

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    The difference is huge. My system gets 6600+ 3DMARK05 scores with the 7800 GTX my laptop puts my desktop to shame. I believe it is well worth the extra $350. You will have a gaming beast that should last you a few years.
     
    dprimm, Nov 2, 2005
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    hm, that's too bad. To me it's quite a lot money. Let me put it this way, would I be disappointed if I would go for the 6800 Ultra? (hard to say huh? :))
     
    Brauer, Nov 2, 2005
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    Without knowing what you want to do with it, it's hard to help you, but the 6800 is no slouch of a card. You can play all games, you'll just get better performance and detail from the 7800.
     
    Brian, Nov 2, 2005
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    ^^^^^^^^
    What Brian said........

    If gaming is your focus then I say pony up the extra coin for the 7800GTX Also if you call in to place your order you should be able to get the rep to apply what-ever the current Inspiron coupon is. Mine was 30% off.....
     
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    If you're getting the M170 you're going to want to spend a little extra and get the 7800. If you're getting a "Gaming Laptop" I'm suspecting that you do a little bit of gaming and it's worth not having to upgrade later on.
     
    BVD, Nov 2, 2005
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    All right, two things then: Call in the order and get myself a 7800GTX. Hope it will save the difference between 6800ultra and 7800gtx. :)
     
    Brauer, Nov 3, 2005
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