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    7970m Capabilities

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by SocaJam, Aug 5, 2012.

  1. SocaJam

    SocaJam Notebook Consultant

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    I am looking at the BTS deals for Mythlogic for a sager np9150 and was looking at the 7970m or 680m. I might go with the 7970m since its more affordable and I plan to sell the laptop when Haswell comes out. I want to know if it can handle The Secret World, GW2, and Skyrim on high-ultra settings without stutter. I also want to know how programming and app/game creation applications would work with it as well. Thank you all for your responses.
     
    SocaJam, Aug 5, 2012
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    Both cards runs them at maxed out settings, tho the hd 7970m seems to be better for professional applications
     
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  3. SocaJam

    SocaJam Notebook Consultant

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    How do you mean by professional applications? And I don't understand why there are so many problems with the 7970m seems like a good card?
     
    SocaJam, Aug 5, 2012
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    professional applications like CAD or photoshop i think. problems with driver, not hardware
     
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  5. SocaJam

    SocaJam Notebook Consultant

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    Ok! So I will be able to use the card to its full abilities without the driver?
     
    SocaJam, Aug 5, 2012
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    kismat Notebook Guru

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    This is not true. 7970m at this point is like gambling. Especially if your going for clevo/sager. Read the threads, even the resellers acknowledge that there are performance issues which their trying to solve. As of yet it is not solved.

    If you can get the gtx680m or else be prepared to gamble. And lots of frustrating trouble shooting.


    Here's just one of the threads that backs up what I'm saying. (resellers acknowledge problem)
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?p=8738687








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    kismat, Aug 5, 2012
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  7. Silverfern

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    it depends on if you want a minimum of 60 fps, or you are happy with 30~40. for the $250 extra, i say GTX 680m is not worth it, and as you will be selling it in a year anyways, should go for 7970m
     
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  8. SocaJam

    SocaJam Notebook Consultant

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    Well I'd have to say a minimum of 60 fps is pretty nice haha. Plus I'm not sure if I'll be the one with a defective card. I'm not tech savvy so I won't know how to handle a defective 7970m.mthanks for the opinions and remarks guys keep them coming!
     
    SocaJam, Aug 5, 2012
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  9. Cloudfire

    Cloudfire (Really odd person)

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    It can cure cancer, remove HIV, solve the world hunger and play games

    What more do you want
     
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  10. Silverfern

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    the card isnt defective, the driver is, there is a difference
     
    Silverfern, Aug 5, 2012
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  11. Fwam

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    Agreed. If you have the money and aren't partial to AMD or Nvidia either way, don't gamble and get the 680M. But, since you're reselling down the line, gambling on the 7970M may be worth it, since stable/efficient drivers may be released by the time of your reselling.
     
    Fwam, Aug 5, 2012
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  12. SocaJam

    SocaJam Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks dudes. I'll probably swing at the 7970m and if anything is wrong, I'll just send the thing back. Oh and Cloudfire, WHATEVA DUDE!! :p
     
    SocaJam, Aug 5, 2012
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