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    8800M GTX vs 8700M GT - Is the 8800GTX Worth It?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Tolkannn, Jul 6, 2008.

  1. Tolkannn

    Tolkannn Notebook Evangelist

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    How much better is the 8800M GTX vs the 8700M GT???

    Would you notice it in games I mean i want to play games at medium to High graphics and I don't want to play at OMFG OWNAGE HIGH if you get me? :D

    Also is the extra £300 worth the upgrade on the M15x?
     
    Tolkannn, Jul 6, 2008
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  2. cathy

    cathy Notebook Evangelist

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    Totally beats it. There's no comparison at all.
     
    cathy, Jul 6, 2008
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  3. Tolkannn

    Tolkannn Notebook Evangelist

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    But is it for me? I mean does it do more than what I want and its actually £209 not £300 sorry :)
     
    Tolkannn, Jul 6, 2008
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  4. 72hundred

    72hundred Revolutions-Per-Millennia

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    72hundred, Jul 6, 2008
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  5. Prasad

    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    Since you're already paying that much, it's a good investment. If you don't want high end, you might as well get a Dell XPS M1530 with Geforce 8600M GT.... no need of 8700M GT.

    Bottomline: Don't get the Alienware m15x if you don't plan on configuring it with a 8800M GTX.
     
    Prasad, Jul 6, 2008
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  6. WILLY S

    WILLY S I was saying boo-urns

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    The 8700m GT is a nice little boost over the 8600m GT, probably in the region of 30-40%. The 8800m GTX destroys them both and will last you a very long time :) Only £200?!?! GET IT!
     
    WILLY S, Jul 6, 2008
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  7. Tolkannn

    Tolkannn Notebook Evangelist

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    72hundred, Thanks for that link it explained a lot to me :)
     
    Tolkannn, Jul 6, 2008
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  8. 660hpv12

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    well, its the difference between medium and high in most cases 8800mgtx>8700mgt SLi
     
    660hpv12, Jul 6, 2008
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  9. Tolkannn

    Tolkannn Notebook Evangelist

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    Im configuring a Alienware M15x... so SLi is out of the question.
    My dad said that he would chip in for my M15x... Just depends on how much before I can chose between the 8800M GTX or the 8700M GT
     
    Tolkannn, Jul 6, 2008
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  10. sujinge9

    sujinge9 Notebook Evangelist

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    Its kinda a waste to get an m15x if you don't get sli, look for the sager 570tu in the sager/clevo forum. it should suit your needs at a cheaper price.
     
    sujinge9, Jul 6, 2008
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  11. Tolkannn

    Tolkannn Notebook Evangelist

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    The M15x doesn't have an SLi option I meant.. I mean I don't there is is there???

    Btw this is the 15.4" Model not the 17"
     
    Tolkannn, Jul 6, 2008
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    There is no sli option, but the 8800 is worth the money, since it will last for so long.
     
    bhattsan, Jul 6, 2008
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  13. Harper2.0

    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    I second what Prasad said. If you're not going to get the 8800mGTX, then don't buy the m15x.
     
    Harper2.0, Jul 6, 2008
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  14. 72hundred

    72hundred Revolutions-Per-Millennia

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    Your welcome. There's some great info there to be sure!

    72oo
     
    72hundred, Jul 6, 2008
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  15. otaku

    otaku Notebook Deity

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    If you can afford it go 8800! I could barely afford what I bought (plan to keep for three years I think I should be fine with this machine for 3 years and then I will upgrade.
     
    otaku, Jul 6, 2008
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  16. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    The 8800M GTX packs a lot of power.
    I have 2 of them and can play any game on high at WUXGA.
    Sweet :)
     
    eleron911, Jul 7, 2008
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  17. Nirvana

    Nirvana Notebook Prophet

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    alright stop showing off. I am already jealous-ing! :D :p
     
    Nirvana, Jul 7, 2008
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  18. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    Lol, it`s not showing off.
    I`m pissed that I have to work so much, that I have used it less than 10 h since I got it.
    I need a vacation lol.
     
    eleron911, Jul 7, 2008
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