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    GTX650m Or GTX660M

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by hyelton, Sep 16, 2012.

  1. hyelton

    hyelton Notebook Consultant

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    Okay so Im between these two laptops

    Amazon.com: MSI Computer Corp. Notebook Computer GE60 0NC-006US;9S7-16GA11-006 15.6-Inch Laptop: Computers & Accessories

    Amazon.com: MSI Computer Corp. GE GE60 0ND-042US 15.6-Inch Netbook: Computers & Accessories

    Yes both are referbs.

    Well anyway its 50 dollars more for the GTX 660m

    How much of a differnce is there between the two? I tried looking up the GTX 650m but I can only find the GT650m

    Is it a major diffence? I`ll be coming from a GT550m so is the GTX650m an upgrade to the 550m? is it better?

    Or should I go the extra $50 and get the GTX660m?

    I play World of warcraft and Minecraft, But hoping to run WoW on Ultra with a good amount of frames
     
    hyelton, Sep 16, 2012
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  2. maverick1989

    maverick1989 Notebook Deity

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    I'd suggest a change in strategy here. Firstly, a few technical corrections. You cannot find the GTX650m because there is no GT X 650m. The X series starts at 660. So you have the GTX660m, GTX670m/675m/680m.

    Second, is there a reason you are purchasing off of Amazon? There are many other websites where you will get laptops, reliable laptops, for similar prices or even cheaper.

    If you HAVE to decide between the two, go for the refurb 650m.
     
    maverick1989, Sep 16, 2012
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  3. R3d

    R3d Notebook Virtuoso

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    Here's a the first model for cheaper at newegg.
     
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  4. hyelton

    hyelton Notebook Consultant

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    Well Amazon I have Credit, But wouldnt the GTX 660m be better than the 650m?
     
    hyelton, Sep 16, 2012
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    Another person had a similar question in this thread. Starts on post #1188
     
    SoundOf1HandClapping, Sep 16, 2012
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  6. hyelton

    hyelton Notebook Consultant

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    I Just went through reading it, I think I`ll go with the GT 650M, As long as its better than my 550m It will be fine :)
     
    hyelton, Sep 16, 2012
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    The 660m and 650m, IIRC, are the same chip with higher clocks on the 660m. As such, you really don't need to go for the 660m, like you have decided.
     
    maverick1989, Sep 16, 2012
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    I would advice for the 650M like the other guys :D

    good luck!
     
    jaug1337, Sep 16, 2012
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  9. hyelton

    hyelton Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks ya guys :D Ordering it now, I hope I get it atleast before the end of the week, Sold my Lenovo Ideapad y470.

    Atleast Tommrow I`ll get to use my Old Dell E521 with a GT520 or whatever but the rest of the week til friday I`ll have to use an old IBM thinkpad x41 tablet which can be slow lol.

    One of the MAIN reasons I wanted a better laptop was The screen Resuluton haha During the weekend I get 1080p on my 23in LCD Monitor, But During the week I get 1366x whatever it sucks
     
    hyelton, Sep 16, 2012
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