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    How far can this notebook take me game wise?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by lordofericstan, Jul 12, 2007.

  1. lordofericstan

    lordofericstan Notebook Evangelist

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    The new Dell Vostro with 1.6ghz duo core, 2 gigs ram, nvidia 8400gs. I know this is a HUGE step down from the one in my sig but it is 500+ dollars cheaper.
     
    lordofericstan, Jul 12, 2007
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    What do you want to do? Clear 2Ghz Better than 1.6Ghz, 8600GT much better than 8400gs what are you going to do? I think $500 is a lot to spend for those upgrades but if you need then you need. If you don't need the boost saving the money could be good. Hard Question!
     
    baddogboxer, Jul 12, 2007
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    8400M GS can play current games at mid to optimized high settings.... and newer/upcoming games at low-mid settings.

    I would recommend to get a 8600M GT, the bottleneck in gaming is not the CPU (so screw that, any dual core should do fine)... just get the best GPU that you can.
     
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    it will take you 1.23943 meters to the north west


    the main point being not far

    8400 is a little weaker then the last gen x1600 or 7600
     
    hmmmmm, Jul 12, 2007
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    I agree but what about the jump down from 8600 to 8400 and gt to gs and a lower CPU which as stated is not critical even does not matter as long as current. I agree, question $500 is what is hard to answer, what are you going to do?
     
    baddogboxer, Jul 12, 2007
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    I was planning to step down too, but it just seems better to get a better laptop. I would plan to use it for 4 years or so, and also it can never be upgraded. Might as well spend the extra bucks. If you decide to get a better one later on, you just waste more money doing that.
     
    DMAK02, Jul 12, 2007
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    the vostro series isn't bad for durability though

    magnesium alloy casing

    sealed keyboard for those spills

    etc...
     
    hmmmmm, Jul 12, 2007
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    It's like a fusion between Inspiron and Lattitude.
     
    DMAK02, Jul 12, 2007
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    Hmm, what I'm wondering is why they put medium/high end graphics cards into a business notebook....

    And does anyone know who the ODM is? Compal?
     
    Romanian, Jul 12, 2007
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    1) dell knows that lots of gamers will want the vostro's sealed keyboard since gamers on mountain dew binges during lan parties will likely spill something

    2) maybe some engineers need it for CAD
     
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    If only the Vostros had coupons to stack...
     
    DMAK02, Jul 12, 2007
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    i know

    i think they look really nice and more customizable, though in canada, you can get the remote for the inspiron for free
     
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    Same for US! (us and US a.k.a. USA) I made a thread for it in Dell forums.
     
    DMAK02, Jul 12, 2007
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