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    Help Nvidia 8600m Gs : Any Good????

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Tinderbox (UK), Dec 9, 2007.

  1. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    I have a choice of laptops with an 8600M GS or an INTEL X3100 or an ATI 1250.

    IF i get the 8600M GS can it be upgraded to an GT version or an new card when it comes out.

    also what games will the 8600M GS play at good frame rates.

    thanks

    John.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Dec 9, 2007
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  2. moshulica

    moshulica Notebook Enthusiast

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    you cannot compare 8600 even GS with x3100 and ati 1250 ....
    trust me

    you will be able to play nicely on 8600 gs ....

    at least this is my opinion ...
     
    moshulica, Dec 9, 2007
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  3. n0elia

    n0elia Come on Haswell...

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    You'll be able to play a lot of games with it, although you may not be able to run games with high AA and AF
    And yes, it can be upgraded to a GT, but why not buy it now?

    I don't know if you'll be able to upgrade to a newer card, ex.8800M GTX
     
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  4. Tinderbox (UK)

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    I can only buy from littlewoods on credit, its an acer aspire 5920, I an sure it comes with an GS.

    thanks

    John.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Dec 9, 2007
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