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    GeForce 7600 or ATI x1700

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Bojai, Apr 22, 2007.

  1. Bojai

    Bojai Newbie

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    Hi,
    Im deciding if going for the 7600 or the x1700.
    pretty much, if its ATI, i would go with this system

    Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium
    CPU Type Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 2.0Ghz
    Screen 15.4" WXGA
    Memory Size 1GB DDR2
    Hard Disk 120GB
    Optical Drive DVD Super Multi
    Graphics Card ATI Mobility Radeon X1700
    Video Memory 256MB VRAM, up to 512MB Hyper Memory
    Communication Modem, Gigabit LAN and WLAN
    Card slot 1 x Express Card

    As per Nvidia, this one :(if Nvidia where the choice, can u specify between the 2 systems below plz)
    Asus F3T
    Communication: Modem, Gigabit LAN and WLAN
    CPU Type: AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-56 1.8G
    Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600
    Hard Disk: 120GB
    Memory Size: 1GB DDR2
    Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium
    Optical Drive: DVD Super Multi
    Part#: 90NI4A5132284CAL600Y
    Screen: 15.4" WXGA
    Video Memory: 256MB

    Or
    Asus A8Jm
    Card slot: 1 x Express Card
    Communication: Modem, Gigabit LAN and WLAN
    CPU Type: Intel Core Duo T2400(1.83GHz)
    Graphics Card: NVIDIA Geforce Go 7600
    Hard Disk: 100GB
    Memory Size: 1GB DDR2
    Operating System: Windows XP Home
    Optical Drive: DVD±R/RW
    Screen: 14" WXGA
    Video Memory: 512MB

    My main purpose is playing WoW maxed out, like i do on my desktop.

    Thanks in advance for the answers.
     
    Bojai, Apr 22, 2007
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  2. RefinedPower

    RefinedPower Notebook Deity

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    The main difference between these laptops is the CPU and GPU. In the real world the Go7600 and X1700 are very close in performance but the 2GHz Core 2 duo is much more powerful than the AMD or slower Core Duo. So I would recommend the first notebook, which is the Asus F3JP?

    WOW is not a very demanding game so any of the notebooks listed above should play it fairly maxed out. Just for comparison what are the specs of your desktop?
     
    RefinedPower, Apr 22, 2007
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  3. gusto5

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    I would suggest you getting the first laptop you listed (I cant seem to see the model for it, but the fors specs)
     
    gusto5, Apr 22, 2007
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  4. hmmmmm

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    get the cheaper one cause both gpu are about the same power and will run WOW maxed


    EDIT: even a X2 at 1.8 ghz will run WOW no problem.

    WOW is not a demanding game
     
    hmmmmm, Apr 22, 2007
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  5. mujtaba

    mujtaba ZzzZzz Super Moderator

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    What is the model number for the first laptop ?
    Does the price matter ?
    If you fill the FAQ it'll be much better.
     
    mujtaba, Apr 22, 2007
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    jujube, Apr 22, 2007
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  7. Bojai

    Bojai Newbie

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    My desktop is a FX 62, 7950 GTX,2x1 gig XMS, water cooled, 2 WD 160 Gb RAID 0, 74 gig raptor OS rive.. its pretty much fast, but i am on a trip, and couldnt take my desktop with me, so im i search of a laptop that can give me similar gameplay in WoW basically.
     
    Bojai, Apr 22, 2007
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  8. SideSwipe

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    go for the C2D T7200 laptop. it'll give you the closest performance to your desktop. it has the faster CPU and the X1700 is on par with the go7600 if not slightly faster. I recommend you upgrade RAM to 2GB for playing games in vista
     
    SideSwipe, Apr 22, 2007
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  9. link1313

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    go with the f3jp.
     
    link1313, Apr 22, 2007
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  10. RefinedPower

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    If you are looking at Newegg also look at the Asus A8js, it comes with the Go7700 which is a little faster than the X1700 but it is a little more expensive as well. To be honest though the X1700 and Go7700 are the best graphics cards you can get in 15.4 or smaller notebooks right now. So while they are not nearly as powerful as you desktop they should be able to play wow fairly maxed out at a decent resolution.
     
    RefinedPower, Apr 22, 2007
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  11. conejeitor

    conejeitor Notebook Evangelist

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    For gaming, the difference in processor is not going to make any difference, but the Ati 1700 will do. True, not much, but it will, as for the processor it wont.
    Still, the system with the Ati 1700 has better processor, I don't see the conflict, why not going with it?
     
    conejeitor, Apr 22, 2007
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  12. unknown555525

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    That's probebly true of WoW, but definately not true for any other game! Processor can make a huge difference, especially if the game is older, or physics intensive! X1700 is probebly the best of those. But seriously.... WOW?!? Just get a damn Xpress200m x300 laptop....
    they cost under $400 and will play that piece of crap game fine!
     
    unknown555525, Apr 23, 2007
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  13. conejeitor

    conejeitor Notebook Evangelist

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    For all the games I have played (Quake 4, Oblivion, etc) my processor, a core 2 duo 1.66 Ghz, has never pass 80% of use. My bottleneck is always my GPU, an x1600.
     
    conejeitor, Apr 24, 2007
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  14. Stevenj

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    thats because oblivion has bad coding, and most games only use one core. Wait for something like crysis.
     
    Stevenj, Apr 24, 2007
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  15. mujtaba

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    No, the GPU is the bottleneck.For graphics all that CPU can do is submit the geometry do AI and physics, CPU cannot assist or do things in any possible way.And GPU's power on calculations is much better than the CPU.
     
    mujtaba, Apr 24, 2007
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