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    256 mb geforce 7900 vs 383 mb geforce 6400m gs

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Kailoth, Jun 12, 2007.

  1. Kailoth

    Kailoth Guest

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    For medium setting gaming in general, which would perform better, asumming the same system specs? Thank you.
     
    Kailoth, Jun 12, 2007
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    The Go7900 should outperform the 8400M.
     
    jetstar, Jun 12, 2007
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    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    the go 7900 is going to out-muscle the 8400m in basically everything.

    the 8400m advantages are a wider feature set (directx 10, and high def video acceleration) and less heat output / power consumption.

    so your battery will last longer. good luck!
     
    masterchef341, Jun 12, 2007
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  4. Kailoth

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    so for future gaming would it be wise to go with the 8400m simply because of dx 10 support?

    or will i be fine with a dx9 card (7900)?
     
    Kailoth, Jun 12, 2007
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  5. Shocking Pink

    Shocking Pink Notebook Enthusiast

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    If you only play Generals, 8400m gs will be fine. It's better than 7400, I have a laptop with 7400 and I can run it on high setting without affecting the performance.

    I suggest you to go for 7900, like people said it will outperform the 8400M gs, IF you really want play dx 10 games in the future, i suggest to get 8600M GT, or 8800 in the near futrue.
     
    Shocking Pink, Jun 12, 2007
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    You will be able to play on higher settings with the 7900 GS eventhough it doesn't support dx10. With the 8400M you shouldn't expect much.
     
    nbaumann, Jun 12, 2007
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