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    630m

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Drewk, May 13, 2012.

  1. Drewk

    Drewk Newbie

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    Hi, guys just about to buy this laptop HP dv6 7010TX
    3rd gen Ci7 2.3 ghz with TB upto 3.3
    6gb DDR3 ram
    640gb 5400rpm HDD
    2gb nvidia 630M graphics card

    I wanted to know how i can find out if the 630M in this laptop is a GF108 version or GF106/GF116 version as this site "http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GT-630M.63761.0.html"
    says they have different performance figures
    PLZ Help
    BTW i know this card isnt that powerful would i be able to overclock this later to be able to run BF3 med or high settings ??
    Any help much appreciated :D
    Drew
     
    Drewk, May 13, 2012
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  2. Rudlin

    Rudlin Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,

    I don't think it's a good idea to buy a laptop with this GPU, because 3d gen intel processor IGP runs at almost the same performance.
     
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  3. Drewk

    Drewk Newbie

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    I dont really have much choice about the laptop but do u think i can overclock or get the graphics upgraded from the manufacturer ??
     
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  4. Rudlin

    Rudlin Notebook Consultant

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  5. Genoskia

    Genoskia Notebook Guru

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    Spend the extra 50 and get yourself a 1gb 650m... it will blow that thing out of the water. You cant upgrade non gaming laptops (alienware) graphic cards. What you order is what you get.
     
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    conscriptvirus Notebook Evangelist

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    Download a program called GPU-Z techPowerUp! :: Downloads

    Run the program and it should tell you which 630m you have. you may have to select the video card at the bottom of the program from the intel video card.


    As for BF3, it will definitely be playable on med/low settings with textures set to high and resolution set to 1366x768. i would youtube some videos of people playing BF3 with a nvidia 540m GT or 630m GT and they will tell you what settings they're playing on and the performance they get.

    For overclocking, it's definitely possible, but it all depends on the laptop's build and air flow. My experience with HP laptops is that they overheat easily and overclocking may not be an option. However, you can try overclocking little by little while observing your computer temperatures.
     
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  7. Fat Dragon

    Fat Dragon Just this guy, you know?

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    If you're buying from the US, definitely get the 650M in this machine - it'll be at least twice as fast for a mere $50. If you're really out of options on upgrading, you'll be playing older games at lower resolutions until you get a new laptop.
     
    Fat Dragon, May 13, 2012
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