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    8600gt256 or 8400gs128

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by PRISlover, Dec 9, 2007.

  1. PRISlover

    PRISlover Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was wondering if I should stick with my 8400gs or upgrade it to a 8600gt?
     
    PRISlover, Dec 9, 2007
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  2. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    I seriously doubt you can upgrade it.
     
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    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Lithus, Dec 9, 2007
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    PRISlover Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well I went on the website that will tell you your system req and I have the 128 but it says i only have 115mb.
     
    PRISlover, Dec 9, 2007
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    rsxshift Notebook Guru

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    Call up Dell and ask them. You will see noticeable differences between the 8400M GS vs the 8600M GT.
     
    rsxshift, Dec 9, 2007
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    You mean systemrequirementslab? Very inaccurate site.
     
    Lithus, Dec 9, 2007
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    PRISlover Notebook Enthusiast

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    what is a good site?
     
    PRISlover, Dec 9, 2007
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    dmacfour Are you aware...

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    I don't think I would put too much faith in requirement sites. you should just download demos of various games and see how they perform... or ask on a forum somewhere.
     
    dmacfour, Dec 9, 2007
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  9. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    Yeah and don't look at ram amount when thinking about requirements. Look at the actual gpu requirements. Ram means nothing, and you can play that game even on a 64mb card if it's powerful enough.
     
    adinu, Dec 9, 2007
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