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    Barebones with decent GPU in UK

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Moyo2k, May 22, 2009.

  1. Moyo2k

    Moyo2k Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've been pulling my hair out trying to find a decent barebones notebook with 8600M GT minimum, I also wanted to find out if 8600M GS is ok? I don't plan to be playing graphically intense games, Civ 4, Empire Earth III maximum, maybe Empire: Total War - I love strategy

    So can anyone recommend a barebones notebook with 8600M GT or am I wasting my time and should just go with the 8600M GS one I found.

    *UK only please - don't want to be shipping anything*
    *The OCZ DIY 15" has been discontinued - I know this because I posted on the OCZ forum so please don't be recommending that even thought it is the most awesome barebones ive seen for under £500*
     
    Moyo2k, May 22, 2009
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  2. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Hi Moyo2k and welcome to nbr.
    is £500 your limit on your total spend.
     
    MrDJ, May 22, 2009
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  3. lozanogo

    lozanogo Notebook Deity

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    The 8600m GT is better than the 8600m GS by some good margin. I do not live in UK, so I cannot give any advice on models, but maybe you would want to consider the 8600m GT version of a more recent generation: the 9600m GT.
     
    lozanogo, May 22, 2009
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  4. Moyo2k

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    £400 is my limit for just the barebones... any ideas?
     
    Moyo2k, May 23, 2009
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  5. -L1GHTGAM3R-

    -L1GHTGAM3R- Notebook Deity

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    well have you tried ebay yet u can find some good price laptops some barebones like the msi series ones...
     
    -L1GHTGAM3R-, May 23, 2009
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    skynet1988 Notebook Consultant

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    There's one here for £430 with 8600 GT (only ddr2 memory).
     
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    skynet1988, May 23, 2009
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    skynet1988 Notebook Consultant

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    skynet1988, May 23, 2009
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  8. Moyo2k

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    I think I trust Play.com, can anyone vouch for advance tech? Also... I believe the OCZ DIY has been discontinued or is this not true?
     
    Moyo2k, May 23, 2009
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  9. Luke1708

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    I second play.com
     
    Luke1708, May 23, 2009
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  10. Ayle

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    Yup it is. It was based on the Compal Jfl92 and that is not in pruduction anymore. It's successor is the jhl90 but I don't know if OCZ will pick that up.
     
    Ayle, May 24, 2009
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  11. Moyo2k

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    Thanks all
     
    Moyo2k, May 26, 2009
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