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    8800GTX 512MB vs Quadro FX 1600M

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by MxT, Feb 15, 2008.

  1. MxT

    MxT Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys im just wondering what is better and if its worth paying the extra buck?
    Is the 8800GTX 512MB better then the Quadro FX 1600M or the other way around?
     
    MxT, Feb 15, 2008
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  2. morphy

    morphy Notebook Deity

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    The FX1600M is equivalent to the 8700M GT so the 8800M GTX is better..by far.
    see here.
     
    morphy, Feb 15, 2008
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    bmp41083 Notebook Evangelist

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    pretty sure the 8800gtx is better
     
    bmp41083, Feb 15, 2008
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  4. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    Check the Mobile GPU sticky and you'll see what performance categories each of those cards fall into.
     
    adinu, Feb 15, 2008
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  5. morphy

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    unless of course you don't plan on gaming much and do mostly CAD/Modelling apps then the Quadro /w Quadro drivers might actually be better pricewise.
     
    morphy, Feb 15, 2008
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  6. MxT

    MxT Notebook Enthusiast

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    oh cool! Thx for the response.
    but why on some websites does it cost more?
     
    MxT, Feb 15, 2008
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  7. morphy

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    Quadros being workstation class generally command a price premium and right now the FX1600M is the fastest DX10 quadro at least until the 8800M based Quadro comes out.
     
    morphy, Feb 15, 2008
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  8. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    Because quadros are not as common/popular for the general public. They are specialized cards for business people which increases their price.
     
    adinu, Feb 15, 2008
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  9. Prasad

    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    The 8800GTX will be far more powerful than the Quadro FX 1600M. The geforce series is MEANT for gaming. The quadro series is meant for graphics designing (modeling, animation) and the like.
     
    Prasad, Feb 15, 2008
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  10. Fade To Black

    Fade To Black The Bad Ass

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    The Quadro is a 8700M GT card in fact.
     
    Fade To Black, Feb 15, 2008
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