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    Nvidia 1400?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by KGann, Jan 17, 2008.

  1. KGann

    KGann NBR Themesong Writer

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    What is it? I have a guy selling me an Alienware computer, no HDD or OS, but he only wants $400 for it. Little outdated technology, (P4 3.2HT, 2G DDR Ram, etc.) but for $400 I can't pass it up!

    Just wondering what this is. I read somewhere it is a Quadro card. Is it the NVS140? All it says in his bios (no OS) is Nvidia 1400, 256M.
     
    KGann, Jan 17, 2008
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    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    ATI X1400 maybe? It does not sound like the guy is too familiar with what he has...

    No Alienware (AFAIK) had/has the NVS140 card.
     
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    KGann NBR Themesong Writer

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    No, I looked at the Bios, which says Nvidia 1400. Now, I FINALLY found some information. It is called the Quadro FX1400. It is build on the same architecture as the 6800Ultra. This seems like a good deal for $400!
     
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    jujube Notebook Deity

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    If you're looking to use it for gaming I'll pass, if you're looking for CAD work, yeah. ALso, it's DX 9 card and the newer generation cards consume less and perform as well and for 400 I don't think it's value for money.
     
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    KGann NBR Themesong Writer

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    How do you figure? Both the card and CPU can be upgraded. It's a Clevo, not an Alienware. (My mistake) They offer the 8800 for this computer, and Core2Duo CPU's. I think it's great for 400 bucks. And you do understand it is the same build as the 6800Ultra, correct? Meaning it performs around the same, just different driver support. I watched him play CoD4 on high, before he took the HDD out. I just wanted some info on it.
     
    KGann, Jan 18, 2008
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