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    Nvidia 8400M GS 128MB vs ATI Mobility Radeon HD2400 128MB?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Solnyshko, Jan 2, 2008.

  1. Solnyshko

    Solnyshko Newbie

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    I've whittled down my options to two similarly specced notebooks, both running on entry level editions of the Santa Rosa platform:

    The Samsung R70 and the ASUS F3Sr

    Budget is very tight and the deciding factor really comes down to the graphics cards. Would the ATI Mobility Radeon HD2400 be a better option than the Nvidia 8400M GS? Both are 128mb versions.

    I havent found anything that directly compares these two models.

    Have to make purchase tomorrow so any advice will be very well received! :)

    Thanks

    Sols
     
    Solnyshko, Jan 2, 2008
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  2. sly

    sly m1530 owner!!!

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    check 3d mark score for both at notebookcheck.net. but beware they is only a ball park figure
     
    sly, Jan 2, 2008
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    KidProdigy Notebook Consultant

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    have you looked at the sticky? there's a whole thread dedicated to comparing video cards and it even has a list from worst to best
     
    KidProdigy, Jan 2, 2008
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  4. sly

    sly m1530 owner!!!

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    they will probably be about the same preformance wise
     
    sly, Jan 2, 2008
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    vengance_01 Notebook Deity

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    they will be pretty equal, but I think 8400GS is more O/Cable.
     
    vengance_01, Jan 2, 2008
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    Solnyshko Newbie

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    Thanks for the pointer to the sticky - Yes, knew there were wider survey threads, it's just that I'm having trouble isolating meaningful feedback about the 128mb models. And next to nothing in terms of direct comparison. In terms of the Benchmark List, onboard memory doesnt appear to be listed/factored in.

    So going on what's been said here they are pretty much six of one, half a dozen of the other?

    Vengance_01, I didnt quite understand what you meant by O/Cable
     
    Solnyshko, Jan 2, 2008
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  7. manzi

    manzi Notebook Evangelist

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    He means overclockable, so that you can overclock the card and increase its performace.
     
    manzi, Jan 2, 2008
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  8. Solnyshko

    Solnyshko Newbie

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    ah, not Oxygen Cable then ;P

    thanks
     
    Solnyshko, Jan 2, 2008
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    With overclocking the 8400gs you could potentially obtain roughly 20% increase of performance. This, however, comes at a risk of overheating your laptop to the point of damage.
     
    nizzy1115, Jan 2, 2008
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  10. Solnyshko

    Solnyshko Newbie

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    I dont think the girlfriend would like that :p . Take it as read, this laptop will be running at vanilla revs rather than under 'custom' conditions. It's one thing overclocking a desktop, quite another a notebook
     
    Solnyshko, Jan 2, 2008
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  11. boyciejunior

    boyciejunior Notebook Geek

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    HD2400 beats both the 8400gs, 8400g and 8400gt
    hd2400xt absolutly whoops aswell

    i would see which one has more turbocache (nvidia) or hypermemory (ati)

    because dynamic memory could be a factor to consider aswell :)

    Its wierd hd2400 is on cheaper laptops than 8400gs and gt but its better than both :S
     
    boyciejunior, Jan 2, 2008
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  12. OnceInABlueMoon

    OnceInABlueMoon Notebook Enthusiast

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    How well would the ATI mobility HD2400 run games like Oblivion and Bioshock ?
     
    OnceInABlueMoon, Mar 20, 2008
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  13. boyciejunior

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    bioshock wouldnt be too much of a problem, but i would imagine oblivion would have a low frame rate on max settings
     
    boyciejunior, Apr 2, 2008
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