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    DV4T - HP make some changes in graphics?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by DBheadspin, Oct 2, 2008.

  1. DBheadspin

    DBheadspin Notebook Enthusiast

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    I still havent ordered my DV4T. With seeing some big changes in price, I noticed HP lists a "512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9200M GS" as a graphics card option. Whats up with this card as opposed to the 256MB that listed previously? I thought it might be a typo! ha but seriously - How would it stand up to the DV5T's 9600M? Anyone?
     
    DBheadspin, Oct 2, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    It's pretty much exactly the same as the 256 MB version. The card is too weak to utilize the extra VRAM. The card can't hold a candle to the 9600m GT.
     
    Lithus, Oct 2, 2008
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  3. SpeedyMods

    SpeedyMods Notebook Deity

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    Is the 9200 even as good as the Intel x4500? That gives the 7400go a run for it's money.
     
    SpeedyMods, Oct 2, 2008
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  4. Bartlett

    Bartlett The Prophet

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    anything under 9600 isn't really going to be good. the 9800gt or gts's usually are the best budget for performance cards, for desktops and laptops.
     
    Bartlett, Oct 2, 2008
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  5. Dustin Sklavos

    Dustin Sklavos Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    For laptops.

    The best budget cards on the desktop are actually pretty much ATI across the board right now: 4550, 4670, and probably the most ridiculous of the lot, the 4850.
     
    Dustin Sklavos, Oct 3, 2008
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  6. tianxia

    tianxia kitty!!!

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    agreed. ;)
     
    tianxia, Oct 3, 2008
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