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    How can you tell..

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Khrono, Jun 23, 2008.

  1. Khrono

    Khrono Notebook Enthusiast

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    ..if a GPU is GDDR3 or DDR2, based on specs that don't list what it is? I was wondering how an average joe (such as myself), with a somewhat decent knowledge of computers could tell the type based on reading the specs listed on a website.
     
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    Khrono Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm not asking for an opinion on a notebook to buy, I was asking a question about graphics cards.
     
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    for starters, u could look under devices if u have it or call customer service!
     
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    For nVidia 8xxx series:

    8800m xxx are GDDR3
    8700m GT is GDDR 3
    8600m GT can be either. A list of 8600m GT GDDR3 laptops.
    8600m GS I believe is generally GDDR3, but still performs under a 8600m GT DDR2
    8400m Gx can be either, but again, performs under 8600 xx series

    For nVidia 9xxx series:
    none currently are GDDR3 (released discrete cards are 9500m GS and 9300m GS)

    Hope this helped.
     
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    what about ATI
     
    ROBO HUNTER, Jun 23, 2008
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