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    HD2600 512mbDDR3 vs. Quadro 140m 128mb;better for architecture use?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by vyan, Sep 16, 2008.

  1. vyan

    vyan Notebook Geek

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    Ok, ok, I know I have been posting a lot but this maybe the last time I will ever post depending on the answers I get. And maybe the last time I will post since I have to make a final decision in getting the laptop.

    I am using this laptop for architecture and the laptop that I will be choosing
    between is this

    Gateway M-6862
    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...-6862&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1213399955100

    or

    Lenovo T61
    http://shoplenovo.i2.com/SEUILibrar...-category-id=2432D88590C944B79D33FDA517A5C756


    Based on these specifications, and EXPERIENCE, which would be ideal for my use? Don't worry about the ram being too low for T61, I can always buy more for cheaper.

    I just want GPU GURUS/EXPERTS to tell me which is better, the ATI HD2600 512mb DDR3 or the Quadro NVS 140m 128mb for architecture use such as: autocad, Illustrator, photoshop, Rhino 4.0 (3D Render), Maxwell, V-ray


    Need to know ASAP! Must buy today, leaving home this week!!! I will rep for good info/opinions/suggestions
     
    vyan, Sep 16, 2008
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  2. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Well you can install modded drivers for the HD2600 to turn it into a V5600 which is far faster than the NVS140m. I am not 100% is it will work on the gateway but many 8510p users have done it. But certainly for programs such as autocad, it can run in dx mode so the HD2600 will be faster for that anyway.
     
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  3. vyan

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    Hey Johnny T, do you happen to know any links or articles saying you can Soft mod the HD2600?


    also how are gateways compared to lenovos in general?
     
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  5. vyan

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    Jonny T,
    Thanks for the LInk, I will read and see

    but what do you think I should get?
     
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  6. vyan

    vyan Notebook Geek

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    can't decide!!! aaaahhh
    no reviews on the gateway M-6862!!!
     
    vyan, Sep 16, 2008
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  7. vyan

    vyan Notebook Geek

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    went to bestbuy

    they were selling it for 524.99 for the gateway. I asked is this an open box/returned item since they have one left.

    they said no, but they said it was "optimized" by the geek squad for better performance. Since it was the last one and all, I had to see it for myself. since there is no physical model, they opened the box and on the bottom of the laptop there was a scuff mark. THen i said bullSh!t and I left.
     
    vyan, Sep 17, 2008
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    Gulkor Notebook Consultant

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    anit there other bestbuy around you? i dont know where you live but here in toledo they have about 4. i have heard good things about the gateway 1 you are perfering to. i have a laptop with a 2600HD 256mb ddr3 and it runs everythingg i do on my laptop good.
     
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  9. vyan

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    of course there is!
    but if there were other stores around me that had it, I wouldn't have posted this. All 5 stores around me didn't have a single one except that one.
     
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    wow thats crazy lol. what was wrong with the other one? beside's the scuff. and was it very notice able?
     
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    yea, it was noticeable.
     
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    ALRIGHT, TIME TO GET BACK ON TOPIC

    I AM WILLING TO DRIVE OUT FARTHER BUT IT COST MORE 599.95 unfortunately..
     
    vyan, Sep 17, 2008
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