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    Making a Custom PC Question about Nvdia cards

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by 133794m3r, Jan 1, 2009.

  1. 133794m3r

    133794m3r Notebook Consultant

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    Is it really worth the extra 300 USD to upgrade to the video card from the Nvidia GeForce 9800M GTS to the Nvidia Quadro FX 2700M? Also Battery Life is a major factor for me when configuring this laptop so if it uses a lot more power then i'll probably not get the upgrade.
     
    133794m3r, Jan 1, 2009
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  2. James

    James Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    Correct me if I'm wrong, but alot of times the quadro cards are based heavily on the consumer cards. The quadro cards just have open gl support, but sadly are not optimized for gaming.

    I'm not sure about the current generation of cards, but I know with the 7000 series, you could flash the video bios with the quadro equivilent bios, and basically turn your card into a quadro.
     
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  3. 133794m3r

    133794m3r Notebook Consultant

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    ok thanks i was just wondering if it was worth shelling out the 300 USD for it. so basically just a bigger card some open gl that's it?
     
    133794m3r, Jan 1, 2009
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    nic. Notebook Evangelist

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    If gaming performance is what you're seeking, the answer is no. The Quadro 2700M performance is on par with the GeForce 9700M GTS.
     
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  5. tianxia

    tianxia kitty!!!

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    on paper the 2700m is weaker than the 9800m gts, 48sps vs 64sps. quadro cards are optimised for image quality and stability, and has exclusive opengl features.
    if you don't use cad, stick with geforce.
     
    tianxia, Jan 1, 2009
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  6. somhavoc

    somhavoc Notebook Consultant

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    What they said. Quadro cards are for work station machines, not at all for gaming. Go for a nice GTX260 Core 216 , very nice card. :p, goes for about $370
     
    somhavoc, Jan 3, 2009
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  7. AdamU

    AdamU Notebook Consultant

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    he's talking about laptop cards though ;)
     
    AdamU, Jan 3, 2009
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  8. I♥RAM

    I♥RAM Notebook Deity

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    What? XFX Black Edition at 666/1450/2300Mhz is $280 at Newegg. You're out of your mind at that price. $370 buys you GTX 280 SSC edition.

    Edit: Or even better, GTX 280 FTW edition $350: http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=590415
     
    I♥RAM, Jan 3, 2009
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  9. ScifiMike12

    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    ^^ He was speaking in terms of CAD currency. ;)

    Anyways, I think the OP has got all the info he needs on his question. And next time, maybe try not to use 'Custom PC' as a lot of us desktop users refer to that has a System Builder's or Custom Built PC. :)
     
    ScifiMike12, Jan 3, 2009
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  10. I♥RAM

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    Oh, okay, I feel dumb, sorry :p
     
    I♥RAM, Jan 3, 2009
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  11. 133794m3r

    133794m3r Notebook Consultant

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    yeah sorry.... >.<;; i probably should've said custom laptop..... but i was lazy.... D:
     
    133794m3r, Jan 3, 2009
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