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    Nvidia 7950gtx Go vs 8800M

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Masterbassist, Nov 23, 2007.

  1. Masterbassist

    Masterbassist Notebook Consultant

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    Ive read all these comparisons on how the 8800M is faster against the 8700M, but does anyone know how it compares to the 7950gtx?

    im thinking if i should wait till the 8800m comes out
    or should i go ahead and go with dual 512 7950gtx?

    and is the 8800m going to be a wallet busting upgrade?
     
    Masterbassist, Nov 23, 2007
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  2. comper

    comper Notebook Consultant

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    uh, if you look around, ONE 8800 is comparable to SLi'd 7950s.
     
    comper, Nov 23, 2007
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  3. descendency

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    8800m gtx will give a lot more performance, but you are looking at about the same price or more (+100 or so) for one as the 7950m gtx was selling for a month or two ago. It'll be a while before you get one too. (~1-2 Months)
     
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  4. Masterbassist

    Masterbassist Notebook Consultant

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    are the 8800 able to run in dual SLI mode?
    ive seen a few notebook companies out there that already offer it
    and should i wait for it to come out?
     
    Masterbassist, Nov 23, 2007
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  5. gilo

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    The only problem with the 8800m is that you can't buy it now , and it might not be available before xmas .

    Even so I suggest a nice envelope containting 2000$ in cash and a cutout picture of the 8800m GTX under your tree / Hanuka lamp .
     
    gilo, Nov 23, 2007
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  6. Masterbassist

    Masterbassist Notebook Consultant

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    in the words of the spoiled chick from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

    "but daddy i want it NOW"

    but in england i hear they already have it
     
    Masterbassist, Nov 23, 2007
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    Yeah well I want it now too!
     
    frozenarcticguy, Nov 23, 2007
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  8. Bo@LynboTech

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    its released in December in the UK there will be limited supply then again at that price............
     
    Bo@LynboTech, Nov 23, 2007
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