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    256MB NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 - Consistent High Graphic Settings?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Kailoth, Jun 11, 2007.

  1. Kailoth

    Kailoth Guest

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    I plan on getting an dv9000t HP notebook with a 256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7600 graphics card.

    Power wise, is it enough to run most other games on high settings?

    System specs so far:


    Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
    Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo T5300(1.73GHz/2MB L2Cache)
    17.0" WXGA+ BrightView Widescreen (1440x900)
    Memory 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7600
    Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
    80GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
    CD/DVD Drive Super Multi 8X DVD+/-R/RW w/Double Layer Support
    8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery

    Gaming rig - Will just have game/mirc/Vent running @ once.

    Thank ya.
     
    Kailoth, Jun 11, 2007
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The 7600 is a mainstream card, will play current games at mid settings .
     
    coriolis, Jun 11, 2007
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  3. LFC

    LFC Ex-NBR

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    Well if you look at the sticky, see the GPU chart and this comparison thread for starters
     
    LFC, Jun 11, 2007
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  4. Kailoth

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    thank you both for your responses
     
    Kailoth, Jun 11, 2007
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    Ayepecks Notebook Evangelist

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    If you tell me what games you're looking at I can give you a pretty good idea, as my last laptop had that card.

    I remember that played the following games on high (maxed), no problems:
    - Half-Life 2
    - SiN Episodes: Emergence
    - Doom III
    - Quake 4
    - Far Cry
    - Max Payne 2
    - Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault
    - Unreal II
    - Unreal Tournament 2004

    And obviously any older games.

    Played F.E.A.R. on high settings and it was playable as long as you don't enable AA or anything like that. You'll have to switch a few settings to medium to get it fairly playable, too. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. needs to be played in DX8 mode to be playable.
     
    Ayepecks, Jun 11, 2007
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  6. Kailoth

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    World of Warcraft
    Upcoming Warhammer Online
    and maybe Crysis
     
    Kailoth, Jun 11, 2007
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    World of warcraft will run at high settings easy.

    Crysis... no way in hell.
     
    mrXniick, Jun 11, 2007
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  8. Kailoth

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    How about Crysus on Medium settings with a 1024 x 768 resolution?
     
    Kailoth, Jun 11, 2007
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  9. CanadianDude

    CanadianDude Notebook Deity

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    probably not
     
    CanadianDude, Jun 11, 2007
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  10. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    I would suggest the Dell Inspiron E1705 or the Gateway NX860XL for gaming rather than the HP dv9000t - they have Nvidia Go7900GS 256MB video cards, which are far more powerful than the Go7600.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jun 11, 2007
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  11. FREN

    FREN Hi, I'm a PC. NBR Reviewer

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    Or, if you really feel like sticking with HP, try the dv9500t, which is the updated 17" model with Santa Rosa and DX10 technology. The 8600M GS in the dv9500t is about 50% faster than the Go 7600 and should be able to play Crysis at low settings.
     
    FREN, Jun 11, 2007
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  12. Kailoth

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    I just ordered an E1705. Thanks guys.
     
    Kailoth, Jun 12, 2007
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