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    NVIDIA 8M Question Please help

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by xspeed9190, Jul 8, 2007.

  1. xspeed9190

    xspeed9190 Notebook Guru

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    Im looking at a new dell laptops. I like the 1420 and the 1520. I play world of warcraft religiously. And I would like to save 250 and not get the 1520. Does anyone know if the 8400 gs can handle wow reasonably with say 30-40 frame rate.
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    128MB NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 8400M GS Video Card

    256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 8600M GT


    Yes one has 128 and the other 256.
    I had a 7300le on my old dell a year ago and it ran it at around 20 fps with everything turned down. Please somone enlighten me. I know that the 8600 is better but i would like to not spend the money if i can.
     
    xspeed9190, Jul 8, 2007
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  2. lordofericstan

    lordofericstan Notebook Evangelist

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    my computer has integrated graphics, a dell dimension 3000. It plays wow fine, so yes, the 8400gs will play wow just fine.
     
    lordofericstan, Jul 8, 2007
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    mcchea Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah it should even play it at a higher FPS at medium settings.
     
    mcchea, Jul 8, 2007
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  4. xspeed9190

    xspeed9190 Notebook Guru

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    great thanks guys
     
    xspeed9190, Jul 8, 2007
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    Which video card is better, 8600 GS or 8600 GT?
     
    lokang, Jul 8, 2007
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  6. lordofericstan

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    GT without a doubt.
     
    lordofericstan, Jul 8, 2007
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