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    Is nvidia's alternative really that much better than AMD's radeon hd 6630?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by valorz, Aug 20, 2011.

  1. valorz

    valorz Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am in the process of looking for a new laptop and buying one. I have found a possibility that I like, but it has an AMD radeon hd 6630 graphics card. From what I can tell/have heard, it sounds like the comparable Nvidia card (gt 540 or gt 550???) is better. Is this true? If so, to how much of an extent is it true? Is there anything better about the AMD card, or does buying a laptop with the AMD card definitely mean I am losing out compared to having bought a laptop with Nvidia choice? Thanks.

    I apologize if there is already a thread which clearly and specifically answers this question.
     
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  2. godly_skillz

    godly_skillz Notebook Consultant

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    MahmoudDewy Gaming Laptops Master Race!

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    the difference between the HD6630 and the GT 540 is quite minimal ... there is a difference ofc. but if u like the machine with the HD6630 you aint missing much in GPU performance terms ... but compared to the GT 550 ... it is quite a big difference ... So which one we are talking about here ?
     
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  4. XXVII

    XXVII Notebook Geek

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    This sub forum is for: gaming (software and graphics cards). Geez, the guy asked a graphic card related question, which seems rather logical to me.

    Wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning?
     
    XXVII, Aug 20, 2011
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  5. valorz

    valorz Notebook Enthusiast

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    It is the 550. What is the major difference between nvidia's 550 and AMD's 6630?

    I tried that site first. While I know more than the average person when it comes to computers and using them, I am by no means an expert. As a result, that page was not really enough for me to completely understand the two graphics cards and their differences. So I thought it would be a good idea to ask the question here, where many people clearly know what they are talking about.
     
    valorz, Aug 20, 2011
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    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    @valorz: someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed today, and it wasn't you. no worries.
     
    masterchef341, Aug 20, 2011
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    godly_skillz Notebook Consultant

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    its ok.

    the cards are roughly equal. just thought id direct you to the source I use.

    Im in a good mood i mearly referanced him to a site
     
    godly_skillz, Aug 20, 2011
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