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    8600GT 256 in conjunction with 24" 1920x

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by ssrecko, Dec 9, 2010.

  1. ssrecko

    ssrecko Newbie

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    Hoy, I've thought about buying a 24" monitor, but I'm wondering whether my 8600GT 256 is going to be able to run it at all. Please note that I'm not a die-hard gamer, I browse the web and code most of the time.

    Thanks in advance.
     
    ssrecko, Dec 9, 2010
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  2. Budding

    Budding Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yes it will run it fine at full resolution. Games will be a different story, however.
     
    Budding, Dec 9, 2010
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    Appreciate the swift response, much love
     
    ssrecko, Dec 9, 2010
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    Syberia Notebook Deity

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    I can power 2048x1152 with a netbook GMA950 as long as I'm just doing 2d Windows desktop tasks. Of course I'd never attempt to game at that res (with a netbook lol) but you could probably do it if you lowered the res.
     
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    Good to know! Not that I'm planning on playing games, just basic 2d things, much like you said. Thanks for the help both of you, loving the community around here.
     
    ssrecko, Dec 9, 2010
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