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    Best GPU in a 15.4"?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by 2n2is5, Apr 30, 2007.

  1. 2n2is5

    2n2is5 Notebook Consultant

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    What is the best GPU in a 15.4" notebook that won't fry my lap if I play games on it? Thanks, Peace.

    Also, please give a name if you can think of any.
     
    2n2is5, Apr 30, 2007
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  2. Alias

    Alias Notebook Deity

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    As of now its Nvidia 7700 with the current crop of laptops..

    Would be probably taken over by the 8500/8600 when the Santa Rosa line up come.. :)
     
    Alias, Apr 30, 2007
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    as of now the best GPU in a 15.4 is in the asus G1 the nvidia go 7700
    though it runs real hot
    a notebook cooler is always an option with a powerful laptop of that sort ;) :D
     
    shaheenarshan, Apr 30, 2007
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    At the moment, the ASUS G1p is the fastest 15.4" notebook with the 7700 Go.
     
    coriolis, Apr 30, 2007
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    Whats your price range? I mean the Asus lambo with the Go7700 is probably the most powerful but the almost 3 grand toped out is a bit much. As a slightly less expensive alternative the Asus F3JP with a X1700 goes for $1300 at newegg. The X1700 is just slightly less powerful than the Go7700 by like 100 3D Mark.
     
    RefinedPower, Apr 30, 2007
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    Its in the GPU Guide
     
    Gophn, Apr 30, 2007
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    2n2is5 Notebook Consultant

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    Ok, thanks, that sounds good, but hot=bad and bad=hot.
     
    2n2is5, Apr 30, 2007
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    Oh I forgot to mention that the X1700 seems to run a little cooler than the Go7700. I hear its because of some new sort of strained silicone they used in the card.

    Another option is to just under clock the card a little when you are not playing any games.
     
    RefinedPower, Apr 30, 2007
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  9. shaheenarshan

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    the x1700 is a remake or a modified version of the x1600 made from streched silicon to reduce power consumption as well as reduce heat
     
    shaheenarshan, Apr 30, 2007
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    i would wait for santa rosa zepto 6625.. 14'' and 15'' with 8600 512mb gpu
     
    nukec, Apr 30, 2007
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    I think the 7600 Go for the best balance between power consumption/heat and graphical capabilities.
     
    Kittie Rose, Apr 30, 2007
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