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    NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS 128MB

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by pc_noob, Jun 18, 2007.

  1. pc_noob

    pc_noob Notebook Enthusiast

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    dell is havin these new laptops coming out.......just wondering is "NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS 128MB " a good graphic?
    i'm not a hardcore gamer, will it run games like rainbow six vegas smoothly on medium detail? :confused:
     
    pc_noob, Jun 18, 2007
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  2. odin243

    odin243 Notebook Prophet

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    The 8400mGS is a fairly powerful update of the older Go7400. It's a mid-range graphics card that should be able to handle all games out right now at at least medium detail.
     
    odin243, Jun 18, 2007
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    thx for the info man...........any idea on how much might the new dell 1520 laptop with this graphic card be?
     
    pc_noob, Jun 18, 2007
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  4. odin243

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    If you configure the current Dell e1505 with the x1400 and whatever options you want, figure another $100-$150 on top of that. Possibly less, but probably no more than that.b
     
    odin243, Jun 18, 2007
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    one more thing man.........compare NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS 128MB to da orginal dellz ATI Mobility Radeon X1400 256mb hypermemory, which one is better?
     
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    The 8400mGS is better than the x1400, probably by around 30%
     
    odin243, Jun 18, 2007
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    Zero The Random Guy

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    The 8400M GS would be faster. It won't be massively faster, but it should be the faster graphics card. If you want a little more power, you may want to consider the 8400M GT or the 8600M GS, as they are much more powerful compared to the 8400M GS.
     
    Zero, Jun 18, 2007
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    thx alot guyz!!! :) :D
     
    pc_noob, Jun 18, 2007
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    mattireland It used to be the iLand..

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    Yeh, I'll just add that it is a really nice graphics card and it can play most games.
     
    mattireland, Jun 18, 2007
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    which one are you talking about?
     
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    I assume he's talking about the 8400GS. :)

    I'm also planning on picking up the m1330 before I go back to school. It's really one of the only well built laptops that will have a decent battery life, HDMI port and be around a 12-14" screensize from what I can tell!

    The 8400gs is twice as powerful as the 7400 from what I've read. Pretty impressive for such a small laptop. :D
     
    RyanHurtt, Jun 18, 2007
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    am curious about something please help. This is directly from the information from hP.

    The NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) 8400M GS delivers improved quality and performance levels in 3D graphics. If configured with the 1GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm), there will be 128MB dedicated memory and up to 255MB shared memory. If configured with the 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm), there will be 128MB dedicated memory and up to 767MB shared memory.

    What would happen if you have 4gbs of system Memory, which is now offered from Hp. Would this be a sweet gaming setup for a cheap price then. I know if running 32-bit vista it would only recognize 3gbs, but what would the shared memory total be. I am pretty new at this and am curious about how good this setup would be.
     
    bmaster7, Jun 20, 2007
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  13. AlexOnFyre

    AlexOnFyre Needs to get back to work NBR Reviewer

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    The max is 1GB total (i.e. 767 shared is as high as the 8M series can TC right now.
     
    AlexOnFyre, Jun 20, 2007
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    I was told my new Dell Inspirion 1520 was to have a nVidia geForce 8600M with dedicated 256MB but it came as you wrote with 8400M GS 128MB. Does anyone know if I can increase the memory to 256? Does anyone know what the difference is in price and effectiveness? Any other info on dealing with this problem? Any suggestions?
    Would you return the laptop? Thanks
     
    squir, Aug 16, 2007
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    The 8400M-GS is only about half as powerful as the 8600M-GT. If you plan on any gaming, I would definitely return the laptop.
     
    odin243, Aug 16, 2007
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