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    256 MB ATI Radeon X600 any good?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by silas, Jan 27, 2006.

  1. silas

    silas Newbie

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    Could anyone tell me if this card is decent for a gaming computer that will be playing games like NVN2 , warcraft 3 and World of Warcraft?

    thanks in advance :)
     
    silas, Jan 27, 2006
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  2. Jenson

    Jenson Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    That will play those games fine. They aren't very graphically demanding.

    Matt
     
    Jenson, Jan 27, 2006
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  3. Darbyjack

    Darbyjack Notebook Evangelist

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    Its good. But the X700 is much better and doesnt cost much more. Try to get an X700 with 256mb if possible.
     
    Darbyjack, Jan 27, 2006
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  4. iCamp

    iCamp Notebook Consultant

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    How many notebooks use the 256 MB version of the x700? I only know of a couple Sager/Clevo models.
    I would imagine a 256 MB version of the x600 is even more rare...that probably costs the vendor more than the 128 MB x700.
     
    iCamp, Jan 27, 2006
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  5. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    256MB X700 is very rare, I only know of two notebooks that have it - my Sager 5320 and one other Clevo. I think there may be another, but I'm not quite sure what it is.

    Anyways, the X600 is getting to be outdated. The 256MB of video memory doesn't help it. The X600 isn't powerful enough to take advantage of even 128MB.

    In newer games, the X600 will definitely fall behind.

    I'd really look for an X700 if you can, even though the X600 can manage the games you posted just fine.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jan 27, 2006
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  6. REDFROG

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    there are a lot of acer notebooks with 256 x700, well there are at least over hear (europe).
     
    REDFROG, Jan 27, 2006
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  7. Caze

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    If you forgot ChazMan, the new Aspire 5024WLMi model comes with a 256MB X700. :)
     
    Caze, Jan 27, 2006
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  8. Charles P. Jefferies

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    Hey you're right. :) I forgot the new revision updated it to 256MB. Very nice.

    If anyone knows of any others, be sure to add to the list.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jan 27, 2006
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  9. cbrviper

    cbrviper Notebook Guru NBR Reviewer

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    Lg's LG-LW65-R4ZA has the MRX700 with 256mb memory dedicated.....along with 1gb 533mhz DDR ram, P-M 760(2Ghz) processor..100gb 5400rpm HDD...quite a nice laptop.

    heavily considering buying one
     
    cbrviper, Jan 27, 2006
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  10. Darbyjack

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    dont forget the acer aspire 1694 - some of these have 256mb X700s!
     
    Darbyjack, Jan 28, 2006
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  11. Darkforce5782

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    The x600 is just an overclocked x300 from what I recall........I could be wrong.
     
    Darkforce5782, Jan 28, 2006
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  12. Charles P. Jefferies

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    Yes, Darkforce you are right - the X600 and the X300 have the same core engine, the difference is just higher clocks. ;)
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jan 28, 2006
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  13. Darbyjack

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    x700 is way better. u should get that instead
     
    Darbyjack, Jan 29, 2006
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  14. nndoc

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    When you upgrade a notebook vid card, from a 128MB to a 256MB, does size come into play or they pretty much stay compact.
     
    nndoc, Jan 31, 2006
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  15. CHOWDERHEAD SLC

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    My MPC X3100 (Micron) uses the X700 256mb. I have had no problems running what ever I wanted to thus far.
     
    CHOWDERHEAD SLC, Feb 1, 2006
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  16. Charles P. Jefferies

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    Well, you can't upgrade 99% of notebooks. . . do you mean when you buy it? The size of the card doesn't change IF it's the same card.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Feb 1, 2006
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