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    8600 GT vs X1400

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Cataclysm, Jun 26, 2007.

  1. Cataclysm

    Cataclysm Notebook Geek

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    Hey guys! I'm thinking of getting a new computer am wondering what kind of preformance gain I would get if I decided to get a 8600GT. I currently get around 20-50 FPS in BF:2142 (All low except textures and polys at medium), and 20-60 in Guild Wars (All max, except no shadows)...
     
    Cataclysm, Jun 26, 2007
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  2. Crimsonman

    Crimsonman Ex NBR member :cry:

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    BIG difference, about twice as much maybe more
     
    Crimsonman, Jun 26, 2007
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  3. Znender

    Znender Notebook Evangelist

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    Huge Difference actually.
    The Geforce 8400m GS is already near the performance of the 7600, which doubles the performance of the X1400.

    So then the Geforce 8600m GT should be twice the performance of the 8400m, and thus quad times the performance of the X1400.
     
    Znender, Jun 26, 2007
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  4. Cataclysm

    Cataclysm Notebook Geek

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    :eek:
    Holy moses! Thanks a bunch guys!!
     
    Cataclysm, Jun 26, 2007
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    thegsrguy Notebook Deity

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    8600GT allows modern games to be played very comfortably...Oblivion, Call of Juarez, Company of Heroes, etc.
     
    thegsrguy, Jun 26, 2007
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    IIIM3 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    As an X1400 owner myself, i would have to say, the 8600GT is about 3-4 times better than our X1400's.
     
    IIIM3, Jun 27, 2007
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