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    GTX-260m questions

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by vtoli2000, Oct 27, 2009.

  1. vtoli2000

    vtoli2000 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sorry if these are "dumb" questions but

    Does this card do the Physx?

    Can this card run Crysis?

    Are there any comparable cards out there? I've basically read a few good things about this card and I've now been only considering laptops that have it. I'm wondering if there are any other cards I should also consider.

    I'm in the $1200-$1400 price range.
     
    vtoli2000, Oct 27, 2009
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  2. Melinapayne

    Melinapayne Notebook Deity

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    yes, yes, ATI 4870?
     
    Melinapayne, Oct 27, 2009
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  3. vtoli2000

    vtoli2000 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks.

    A few more questions...

    The Phsyx is unique to Nvidia right? Is it worth it?

    Which card is better?

    Can you provide me with a few laptops that offer that ATI card? I don't think I've come across it.
     
    vtoli2000, Oct 27, 2009
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  4. LaptopNut

    LaptopNut Notebook Virtuoso

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    Physx is better on dual GPU setups since for a single GPU, it can decrease performance quite a lot depending on the game. You will also want to look at the GTX280M.


    Some say they still get good performance on their systems that are equipped with 9800M / GTX / GTS and 8800M.

    The GTX260M will run Crysis but you are better of at medium settings as opposed to everything high.
     
    LaptopNut, Oct 27, 2009
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    4850 is comparable
     
    mew1838, Oct 27, 2009
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    ohhhhh i was so close. =/ I knew it was a 4800 series
     
    Melinapayne, Oct 29, 2009
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    It wouldn't be impossible to average 30 FPS in Crysis on high. The 4850 is nearly neck and neck, found in the MSI GT729. The Sager NP8662 can be had at a good discount, if the 260M is enough to suit your needs for a couple years (it could be).

    Physx is a waste, nothing more.
     
    anothergeek, Oct 29, 2009
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    dondadah88 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    i haven't ran a single 280m on crysis on high.

    i wonder what i would get?
     
    dondadah88, Oct 29, 2009
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    At 1680 x 1050, with my current clocks, 31-32 FPS in the bechmark. If you ran the 260M a little harder, it would make the mark.
     
    anothergeek, Oct 29, 2009
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  10. grbac

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    I found a nice article tseting the Physx in "practical gaming". Check for your self if it's a waste or not.
     
    grbac, Oct 30, 2009
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