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    Next Gen MMO's

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by xurce, Apr 27, 2007.

  1. xurce

    xurce Newbie

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    Hi, im currently researching my first notebook. Im wondering if I should go with a nVidia 7950 for the next gen MMO's such as WAR and AoC, or if a 7700 will give me enough power to run the games on close to the highest graphics. I understand that neither are out yet, but im upgrading from an ATI radeon 9800 pro that i bought 3 years ago so my computer knowledge is a little outdated.

    Also im having a hard time finding a pre-built notebook with a 7950 graphics card in it, so if its likely ill need one i would really appretiate it if someone could link me something with roughly these specs...
    - 2 gigs ddr2 ram
    - Core 2 duo T7200 (minimum processor)

    Thanks alot guys.
     
  2. Thibault

    Thibault Banned

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    I'm not familiar with the next gen MMO's... So if you could tell me what WAR and AoC are I might be able to help a little more with that.

    If you have the money and want an awesome machine have a look at the Sager 5760.
    Though you should wait for direct x10 and santa rosa to come out before buying your notebook.
     
  3. csinth

    csinth Snitch?

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    Here's a link to the Sager 5760 from powernotebooks.com (look them up on resellerratings.com if you are shaky on buying from them):

    NP5760 Force

    Apparently there is a $300 discount on this model from this company.. you can configure that however you want for a pretty low price.

    Also there is a super powerful laptop coming out in May, check it out:

    NP9260 Force

    Conroe processor, which means you can get the X6800 extreme core 2 duo processor. You can also get 4gb of ram. The ultimate gaming laptop. But it isn't out yet.

    But the NP5760 is probably your best performance to price laptop right now with the $300 discount from powernotebooks.com.