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    8600 gt 256 vs 8600 gt 512

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by toratoratora75, Aug 16, 2007.

  1. toratoratora75

    toratoratora75 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Right guys help me please looking at these 2 g/cards and i am a keen gamer hoping to play crisis and stuff but i am not an eye candy madman :).so the machine with the 256 comes to £997 uk pounds(cd2 2.2,160 7200hd,1 gb turbo ram) the other machine the 512 comes too £1237 same specs as above.Is it worth the extra cash in the long run.Thanks for any help guys........Fritzy
     
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    ShogunHelios Notebook Consultant

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    You should check if they are DDR2 or DDR3, this will make a big difference.
    If there both the same, no it won't be worth the extra cash in my opinion.
     
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    Kwakkel Weirdo

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    imo, that depends on the screen resolution you're using

    if both are GDDR2 or both GDDR3, and you have a high resolution, then get the 512MB, if you have a low resolution, get the 256MB

    if one is GDDR2 and the other GDDR3, go with the GDDR3
     
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    JCMS Notebook Prophet

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    The 512MB 8600GT is DDR2 1300, the 512MB 8600GTS is GDDR3 2000.

    A 512MB DDR2 will be cheaper than the GDDR3 one, a 512MB GDDR3 will be same price as a 8600GTS
     
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    Right guys the 256 is a ddr2 and a 15.4” WXGA, 1280 x 800 resolution, Glare Type Technology screen and the 512 is a ddr2 with a 15.4 WSXGA (1680 x 1050) thanks for your time guys..........Fritzy
     
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