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    NVIDIA GeForce 7400 VS 7900?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by D3158, Aug 26, 2006.

  1. D3158

    D3158 Notebook Consultant

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    Okay i heard all the hypes about how 7900 has the BEST graphics out in gaming and smooth gaming too but to me its a "scam" they use every year whenever NVIDIA or any other company such as ATI comes out with a graphic card. But what's wrong with the 7400 Nvidia Ge Force? I dont want real high class end graphic cards right now. I just want decent enough to play nba live 2007 and splinter cell chaos theory or the old splinter cell's. But is 7400 alright? and it handle it decently?


    Thank you
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    D3158, Aug 26, 2006
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  2. deedeeman

    deedeeman Notebook Deity

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    Go7400 = Banana
    Go7900 = Watermelon
    Go7900GTX= 2 Watermelons

    :)

    i think a go 7400 is good for your needs...if you plan on upgrading in about 8 months.
     
    deedeeman, Aug 26, 2006
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  3. Notebook Solutions

    Notebook Solutions Company Representative NBR Reviewer

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    Didnt we have enough of these threads. Please check the sticky's man, and post your question there.

    Charlie :)
     
    Notebook Solutions, Aug 26, 2006
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  4. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Is this SPAM? Seriously.

    7900 > 7400 x1221231323232131213123123123123112
     
    usapatriot, Aug 26, 2006
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  5. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    A Go7600 would be best, but a Go7400 should be able to handle any game right now at halfway-decent settings. Check the requirements for the game to see if you can play it, chances are, you can.

    Chaz
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Aug 26, 2006
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    I finally just tested BF2 on my 7400, and it plays everything on high, dynamic light/shadows, and 1024x768 I believe. It wont go up to 1280x800, though im sure it could do it and still run smooth. I dont think people give the 7400 enough credit, it really isnt a bad card. But if your the kind of person who wants to play a game like Oblivion smooth and all high, then yeah you'll need the 7900GTX. But so far every other game ive played with my 7400 (BF2, HL2/EP1, Fable, Rise of Legends, Civ4), with the excption of oblivion, have all been played at max with smooth frames.
     
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  7. D3158

    D3158 Notebook Consultant

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    Thank You Chaz and Sheff and others who helped me out. Forget Oblivion, its not my type of genre anyways. i am just gonna do minimal gaming. i am not a hardcore gamer and i dont want to be one either.

    Thank you once again
    D3158
     
    D3158, Aug 27, 2006
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    the 7400 is a great card. But like Chaz recommened, i would try to get a 7600 since it will just last you longer. If price is an issue 7400 will do you great.
     
    vladmoney, Aug 27, 2006
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    D3158 Notebook Consultant

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    yeah unfortunately futureshop doesnt have the hp pavilion with 7600, if they did i'd probably go with that one but 7400 sounds good to me since i am convinced by you all.

    Thank you once again
    D3158
     
    D3158, Aug 28, 2006
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