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    8600M or 1600M (Quadro)

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by parth, Oct 7, 2007.

  1. parth

    parth Notebook Enthusiast

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    Should I go for Dell Inspiron 1720 (8600M - DDR2 / 256 MB)

    or

    Dell Precision M6300 (NVIDIA Quadro FX 1600M 256 MB dedicated[512 MB total])


    I'm gonna be mostly into gaming.

    Is it possible to download drivers of 8700M and install it on 1600M card and play games with same performance as 8600M ?

    Secondly i'm getting 4 GB DDR2 RAM with precision and just 2 with inspiron (base model)..


    Thanks in advance guys.. I need an answer urgently because i'm planning to buy this in 2 days time...

    :D
     
    parth, Oct 7, 2007
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    Rorschach Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    >.> the fx1600m is wayyyyy better its not even a comparison.
     
    Rorschach, Oct 7, 2007
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  3. parth

    parth Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the prompt reply ... :)


    Even for gaming... :confused:


    and secondly.. I justed wanted to know.. it says there at dell

    DUAL CHANNEL DDR2 for inspiron and just DDR2 for precision... ?

    Is there a major diff ?
     
    parth, Oct 7, 2007
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  4. Molson31

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    I thought Quadro FXs were for applications like 3Ds max etc not for gaming?
     
    Molson31, Oct 7, 2007
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  5. parth

    parth Notebook Enthusiast

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    So for gaming... its would be 8600M or... can Quadro do the same/better in gaming.. with drivers for 8700M ??
     
    parth, Oct 7, 2007
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    Rorschach Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    I use a fx 570m and its is easily on par with asus g1s 8600m gt ddr3...wanna know why? Its the same card. The fx 1600m is the same thing as a 8700m gt
     
    Rorschach, Oct 7, 2007
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  7. parth

    parth Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm from India.. and I'll be paying almost 500 $ extra for a notebook with

    4 GB RAM DDR2 (2 GB more then the inspiron)

    1600M (256 dedicated [512 total]) rather then a 8600M DDR2 256 MB..

    .....

    is it worth it ?
     
    parth, Oct 7, 2007
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  8. HavoK

    HavoK Registered User

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    Not for 500 dollars, no.
     
    HavoK, Oct 7, 2007
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  9. mattireland

    mattireland It used to be the iLand..

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    Although I wouldn't generally recommend a Dell for much, seen as you seem to have your heart set on one I'd go for the Precision M6300. If you do alot of gaming or 3D app programming, then the graphics are much better and as you say there's not really much comparison except the price. If you can afford it, go for the 1600M Quadro methinks. There's no point not getting something now and then 6 months down the line thinking that you actually wanted taht extra spec and having to buy a totally new system!
     
    mattireland, Oct 7, 2007
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  10. parth

    parth Notebook Enthusiast

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    wait.. its 250 $ :D

    and I get a 2.4 T7700
     
    parth, Oct 7, 2007
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  11. parth

    parth Notebook Enthusiast

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    ...

    What would you recommend ?! I want a laptop with workstation capabilities...
     
    parth, Oct 7, 2007
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  12. odin243

    odin243 Notebook Prophet

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    Why do you need workstation capabilities? It seems like you're mostly interested in gaming...

    What specific applications will you be using this notebook for? You might consider posting a FAQ in the "What Notebook Should I Buy?" forum.
     
    odin243, Oct 7, 2007
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