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    Any realistic timetable for the 9800M GTS, ATI 3870

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by ARom, Aug 18, 2008.

  1. ARom

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    I may hold onto my thinkpad for the start of the semester because I think the 3870 or more specifically the 9800M GTS will be the best deal available overall. Whats going on with these cards? Will they ever make it into a M860TU in the near future (couple months)?

    Now I know not everyone is a fan of Notebookcheck, but if this is accurate, the GTS would be the best deal if it's priced relatively low (I'd say if it configures at least $80-$??? cheaper) in comparison to the GT.

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  2. ryo1000

    ryo1000 Notebook Deity

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    are you sure that's for laptop cards?
     
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  3. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    they are all laptop cards, with the "m".
     
    Han Bao Quan, Aug 18, 2008
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  4. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    The ATI 3870 is available for order now with the OCZ Whitebook (re-branded Arima W840i)... its in crossfire configurations.

    The 9700M GTS (no GT) is available for purchase no as well with certain models, mainly Toshiba. It performs slightly slower than the 8800M GTS, but very bang for the buck high-end card.

    The 9800M GTS is already available in the new Gateway P FX series going for under $1500 (check Best Buy's site)
     
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  5. ARom

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    I believe Hp has a nice 17" with the 9800M GTS also.

    Cool, didn't know they were readily available (ATI, 98MGTS). But what about the M860TU? Or are any of those 15.4"? :p
     
    ARom, Aug 18, 2008
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    The Toshiba F55 is a 15.4" laptop with a 9700M GTS, dual hard drive slots, and starts at 8.1lbs.
     
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    For the time being, the fastest card for a 15.4" is the 9800M GT (or 8800M GTX).... and the 9700M GTS.

    The ATI 3780 was not ready (software config) for the Clevo M860TU, but they are probably working on it... and/or they are working with the new ATI 4870 that is about to come out.
     
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    I also think ATI dropped HD38XX & they'll directly jump to HD48XX

    Because HD48XX is more powerful & it's the only chip that can gain ATIs mobility reputation back
     
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  9. ARom

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    Yes I know :)

    4870 about to come you say? Give me your best guess/timetablerange! I understand I can't keep waiting & waiting, but jeez... 4870 "about to come" :D
     
    ARom, Aug 19, 2008
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    I wouldn't expect it to be available for purchase though for a while.
     
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  11. Gophn

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    I expect it by Q4 2008
     
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    Q4... one of the 9800M it is I guess :)

    Unless its right at the beginning of OCtober.
     
    ARom, Aug 19, 2008
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    Since when did HP began giving that GPU on its notebooks? I reckon the last time I saw, the DV7t has a 9600mGT while the HDX comes with a 8800mGTS card.
     
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    I saw a new one at Futureshop (BestBuy), I can't remember the model name. But it looked really good. 17", 9800M GTS HP for $1599.99 CAD. Apparently it is 'exclusive' to futureshop. They should have it up on their site soon.
     
    ARom, Aug 19, 2008
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