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    NWN2 and ATI X1600

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Greg, Jul 27, 2006.

  1. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Hey all,

    Is there any concensus as to how Neverwinter Nights 2 would play on a laptop with a 256 MB ATI X1600? I'm hoping to play the game at WXSGA+ (1680 x 1050) with as much eye candy as possible while still keeping ~35-45 FPS.

    Any ideas as to what I could expect?

    I am not planning on getting a 17" notebook so the X1600 is currently the best I can get. I am hoping for a X1700, but there are no guarantees as to the launch date and who will use the card in their notebooks.

    Thanks.
     
    Greg, Jul 27, 2006
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    aurawolf Notebook Consultant

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    You should be ok in NWN2, the x1600 is a pretty powerful video card for laptops at least and supports all the features needed for the game, I wouldn't worry to much.
     
    aurawolf, Jul 27, 2006
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    Iceman0124 More news from nowhere

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    wsxga+ is 1680 x 1050,wxga is 1280 x 800
     
    Iceman0124, Jul 27, 2006
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    The X1600 should me more than enough...
     
    usapatriot, Jul 27, 2006
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    There's a X1700?
    -Ham
     
    hamshu, Jul 27, 2006
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  6. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    My bad...I shouldn't be typing messages when I'm this tired.

    I meant 1680x1050...fixed the first post.
     
    Greg, Jul 27, 2006
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    There are rumors that the card might be released soon, possibly as the successor to the X1600 just as the C2D is the successor to CD.

    I would think (hope) that the C2D and X1700 would come together as the CD and X1600 are now in the HP nc8430.
     
    Greg, Jul 27, 2006
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