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    Asus F3 performance

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by tasmonkey, Aug 7, 2006.

  1. tasmonkey

    tasmonkey Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    i just got my laptop yesterday at a the computer convention in taiwan. retailers were cutting the price like there's no tomorrow. i finally decided to go with the F3J which is the newest model and the upgrade of A6. sort of happy because of the excellent spec but i'm not sure about the gaming capability.

    ASUS F3APT24DD-FAQXAA
    Intel Core Duo T2400 (1.83GHz，533MHz FSB ，2MB L2 Cache)
    2GB DDRII 667MHz (upgrade from 1GB)
    15.4" WXGA
    SATA 100GB 5400rpm
    ATI X1600 256MB (dedicated) with 512MB Hypermemory (max out)

    i used to play BF2 with my desktop 9800pro so i ran mid level at best. so can the x1600 play bf2 at high level? or any other games that requires high specs?
     
    tasmonkey, Aug 7, 2006
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  2. PJStock42

    PJStock42 Notebook Geek

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    I can play BF2 on my Acer TM8204 at high at native res perfectly, so you should be fine, as my notebook has the same GPU and ram, and only a slightly faster processor (Duo 2ghz).

    This Asus model sounds like an incedible value for the specs that it has, good job on the find.
     
    PJStock42, Aug 8, 2006
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  3. TwilightVampire

    TwilightVampire Notebook Deity

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    The x1600 is a very strong card. It puts the 9800 to shame. You'll be able to play most games out with high settings.
     
    TwilightVampire, Aug 8, 2006
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  4. tasmonkey

    tasmonkey Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    don't you diss my 9800pro. :D this card is a real value. it should be on the top list of graphic card hall of fame.
     
    tasmonkey, Aug 8, 2006
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  5. TwilightVampire

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    T'was a very powerful card for its day. I never owned one but I've seen them in action. They're quite nice :)
     
    TwilightVampire, Aug 8, 2006
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  6. LFC

    LFC Ex-NBR

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    Yes, now post pictures in the Asus section! They can't get the F3 series yet across the pond but England can :p With a cherry on top :D
     
    LFC, Aug 8, 2006
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  7. mastha212

    mastha212 Notebook Evangelist

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    F3 is an upgrade to A6 not A8.
     
    mastha212, Aug 8, 2006
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  8. tasmonkey

    tasmonkey Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    thanks for the correction.
     
    tasmonkey, Aug 8, 2006
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  9. KINGZF

    KINGZF Newbie

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    How heavy is the F3
     
    KINGZF, Aug 8, 2006
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  10. gethin

    gethin Notebook Evangelist

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    it's 2.93kg
     
    gethin, Aug 8, 2006
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  11. Thaenatos

    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    My 128mb x1600 will max BF2 settings
     
    Thaenatos, Aug 8, 2006
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  12. dizzyegg

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    Talking Graphics Card Hallf of Fame, it's all about the GeForce Ti's, but I ran a 9800 too and the yall great.
     
    dizzyegg, Aug 8, 2006
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