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    Mobile GPU vs. Desktop GPU

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by kenzhj77, Jul 5, 2008.

  1. kenzhj77

    kenzhj77 Notebook Guru

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    Hello, I'm interested how well does GeForce 8400m GS, 8400m GT, 8600m GS, 8600m GT do compare to the desktop GPU. My desktop has 512MB 7600 GS and I'm looking for a laptop 13.3"~14.1" with a GPU that's identical or better than 7600 GS. Sorry I couldn't find it thru google
     
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    ltcommander_data Notebook Deity

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    I believe the mobile equivalent to the desktop 7600GS was the Go 7700 and the newer gen equivalent would be a 8600M GS. The current gen version of the 8600M GS is the 9500M G. So what you are looking for is something like a 8600M GS/9500M G or faster. The 9500M GS/8600M GT seems to be quite common now, so you should really look at that to be your baseline.
     
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    kenzhj77 Notebook Guru

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    Unfortunately I can't find a laptop with 8600m GS on 13.3"~14.1" except LG P300 which is not sold in US.
     
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    My hunch is that the closest Mobile card to a desktop 7600 GS would be the 8600 GS, but that is just a hunch.
     
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    kenzhj77 Notebook Guru

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    I think those 2 are matte LCD and I want glossy, I think I'm picky :p maybe i'm wrong i'll do some research on those. thx
     
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    On the first link, I searched for "matte" and got the following:

    "Note to Asus: if you want me to buy another in the future, give me a matte finish as an option."
     
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  8. fabarati

    fabarati Frorum Obfuscator

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    They are both Glossy. Matte is quite uncommon these days, especially on consumer laptops.
     
    fabarati, Jul 7, 2008
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    buy a glossy screen and an anti-glare filter...
     
    sgogeta4, Jul 7, 2008
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