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    980m or 970m with Gsync?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by gdourado, Oct 2, 2015.

  1. gdourado

    gdourado Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello, how are you?
    I am curious in this.
    What would be better for gaming and provide the better experience and also be able to handle AAA games better now and in the future?
    The first option is a TN display with a 980m 4gb onboard.
    The second option is an IPS display with a 970m 6gb MXM and Gsync.

    What would be your pick for gaming? And why?

    Thanks for the help.
    Cheers!


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    gdourado, Oct 2, 2015
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  2. HaloGod2012

    HaloGod2012 Notebook Virtuoso

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    980m is 30 percent faster, will play games much better even with less vram. On the other hand gsync is a god send. What games are you playing?
     
    HaloGod2012, Oct 2, 2015
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  3. J.Dre

    J.Dre Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Go with the G-Sync model and upgrade it to a 980M G-Sync card later.

    G-Sync will give the illusion that it's boosting your 970M performance. :p It's nice.
     
    J.Dre, Oct 2, 2015
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