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    Explain this notebook better to me

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Guitar_Hero_Bml, Oct 30, 2008.

  1. Guitar_Hero_Bml

    Guitar_Hero_Bml Notebook Evangelist

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    Guitar_Hero_Bml, Oct 30, 2008
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    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    It is part of the Nvidia MCP79 family (chipset). Basically it is the chipset that the notebook is based on
     
    X2P, Oct 30, 2008
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  3. Guitar_Hero_Bml

    Guitar_Hero_Bml Notebook Evangelist

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    ok, I know a decent amount about notebooks but im note sure what GPU this computer includes. LOL I dont see it listed

    This chipset competes with Centrino 2 correct?

    my guess is that its a integrated card. prolly the Intel GMA X3100 :(

    I feel stupid. LOL. because the chipset is Nvidia the GPU will be nvidia? or no?
     
    Guitar_Hero_Bml, Oct 30, 2008
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  4. Micaiah

    Micaiah Notebook Deity

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    This is the same chipset that the new Macbooks use, so it should have a Geforce 9300/9400 GPU. If not those, it's going to be something very similar in performance.

    Yes.

    No, you will never see Intel IGP on a Nvidia chipset. That's heresy.
     
    Micaiah, Oct 30, 2008
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    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    Not true... it could be in Nvidia's 7XXX family integrated graphics. Which is weak.
     
    X2P, Oct 30, 2008
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  6. Micaiah

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    Yes, quite possibly, hence:
     
    Micaiah, Oct 30, 2008
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    lol an integrated 7xxx card wont be that close to a 9300/9400 i had a 7150 and it sucks compared to either of those.
     
    Face_Jones, Oct 30, 2008
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    Hmm... Asus wouldn't usually hold back on features to such an extent. I'd say the 9400m/9300m are the most likely candidates.
     
    adyingwren, Oct 30, 2008
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    redrazor11 Formerly waterwizard11

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    I can't believe how little information there is on this laptop. Anyhow, after plugging the chipset MCP79MVL name into google, I found many of these

    NVIDIA GeForce® 8200M G (MCP79MVL)

    Predominantly in asus laptops
     
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  10. Guitar_Hero_Bml

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    Thanks a lot guys... this site sucks and its not giving me enough info to even want to purchase it
     
    Guitar_Hero_Bml, Oct 30, 2008
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  11. HTWingNut

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    According to Asus site, the only thing I can find is "Intel Gfx" for the video:

    http://www.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=5&l2=26&l3=723&l4=0&model=2626&modelmenu=2

    So at best it's an X4500 but more likely an X3100

    Additionally, the Asus site calls the F80Q a 14.1" whereas the ZipZoomFly site indicates it is a 15.4".

    The strict "F80" at laptops inc calls out an X3100 Intel Video:

    http://laptopsinc.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=F80L-X1&Category_Code=CC1

    So that is more than likely same for the X4F
     
    HTWingNut, Oct 30, 2008
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