Nvidia GeForce 9500M GS 512MB in new Asus laptop...

Specifications Asus M51sn

* Sistema operativo: Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Home Premium Operating system: Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Home Premium
* Processore: Intel Core 2 Duo T9500/T9300/T8300/T8100 (2.6 GHz - 2.1 GHz, 6/3MB On-Die L2 Cache, FSB 800 MHz) o Intel Core 2 Duo T7700/T7500/T7250 (2.4 GHz - 2.0 GHz, 4/2MB On-Die L2 Cache, FSB 800 MHz) o Intel Core 2 Duo T5750/T5550/T5450/T5250 (2.0 GHz -1.5 GHz 2MB On-Die L2 Cache, FSB 667 MHz) Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T9500/T9300/T8300/T8100 (2.6 GHz - 2.1 GHz, 6/3MB On-Die L2 Cache, 800 MHz FSB), or Intel Core 2 Duo T7700/T7500/T7250 (2.4 GHz - 2.0 GHz, 4/2MB On-Die L2 Cache, 800 MHz FSB), or Intel Core 2 Duo T5750/T5550/T5450/T5250 (2.0 GHz -1.5 GHz 2MB On-Die L2 Cache, 667 MHz FSB)
* Chipset: Mobile Intel PM965 Express +ICH8M Chipset: Mobile Intel PM965 Express + ICH8M
* Memoria: DDR2 667 MHz SDRAM, 2 x SODIMM, max 4GB SDRAM, Intel Turbo Memory Technology con 1GB NAND Flash (optional) Memory: 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, 2 x SODIMM, max 4GB SDRAM, Intel Turbo Memory Technology with 1GB NAND Flash (optional)
* Schermo: 15.4" WXGA/WXGA+/WSXGA+ Color-Shine (Glare-type),Asus Splendid Video Intelligent Technology Display: 15.4 "WXGA / WXGA + / WSXGA + Color-Shine (Glare-type), Asus Splendid Video Intelligent Technology
* Scheda video: NVIDIA GeForce 9500M GS, 512MB VRAM External 512MB VRAM , TurboCache: 768M con 1G di memoria di sistema, 1280M con 2G di memoria di sistema Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce 9500M GS 512MB VRAM External 512MB VRAM, TurboCache: 768M to 1G memory system 1280M with 2G of system memory
* Hard disk: 2.5" 9.5mm SATA 120GB, 160GB, 200GB, 250GB,5400rpm Hard disk: 2.5 "9.5mm SATA 120GB, 160GB, 200GB, 250GB, 5400rpm
* Drive ottico: 5.25" , 12.7mm masterizzatore DVD o HD-DVD o Blu-Ray Optical Drive: 5.25 ", 12.7mm DVD or HD-DVD or Blu-Ray
* Espansioni: Card Reader 8 in 1 (SD,MMC,MS,MS-Pro,mini SD w/ adapter,MS-Duo,MS-Pro Duo via adapter), ExpressCard Expansion: Card Reader 8 in 1 (SD, MMC, MS, MS-Pro, mini SD w / adapter, MS-Duo, MS-Pro Duo via adapter), ExpressCard
* Networking: modem, 10/100/1000 Base T, bluetooth integrato, Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN o Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Networking: Modem, 10/100/1000 Base T, integrated bluetooth, Intel WiFi Wireless Link 4965AGN or Intel PRO / Wireless 3945ABG
* Porte: jack audio, S/PDIF, VGA, S-Video, 4 x USB 2.0, IEEE 1394, DJ11, RJ45, DVI-D, connettore antenna Doors: audio jack, S / PDIF, VGA, S-Video, 4 x USB 2.0, IEEE 1394, DJ11, RJ45, DVI-D connector antenna
* Batteria: a 6 celle (4800 mAh), a 9 celle (7200 mAh) Battery: 6 cells (4800 mAh), 9 cells (7200 mAh)
* Altro: webcam da 1.3 Mega Pixel Other: webcam from 1.3 Mega Pixel
* Dimensioni: 36.5 x 26.9 x 2.8 - 4 cm (W x D x H) Dimensions: 36.5 x 26.9 x 2.8 - 4 cm (WxDxH)
* Peso: 2.95 kg Weight: 2.95 kg

source:
http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/07/asus-intros-penryn-based-m51-series-laptops/#comments

 

You beat me to the link by 1 min.

 

they are going to fast.

 

Wow man ,that's crazy !
And yeah, maybe they are going to fast lol.
What an evolution

 

omg...My laptop is already outdated and I haven't even recieved it yet. I have a 8600m gt gddr3 and a t7250.

Meh, guess thats technology

 

Nvidia has not even specified a release date for the desktop 9th series. SO THIS is just a "more to be continued" kind of laptop....
The asus with the HD 3860, now that is news!

 

Yeh theres loads of new cards coming out in the next few months lol including the 8800gts/x chips that came out a month ago. which all ====== for us!


.....if you have any money unlike me that is haah

 

My G1S is also outdated man
Especially in a few months. And i have to do a few years with it i think lol

 

Wonder how long it will take for a high end GPU like the 8800m GTX to be outdated...

 

Omg lol i just ordered the XPS M1530 and havent even recieved it yet to then find out my laptop is about to become ancient history once this one comes out rofl...oh well im still happy with it

 

"NVIDIA GeForce 9500M GS 512MB VRAM External 512MB VRAM,"

This could be one of those external video enclosers? Why does it imply external? I am curious

 

External VRAM means the VRAM is not on the video card I believe. That means it is easy for manufacturers to add video memory to the card.

 

What is the point of all that RAM when the GPU will likely not be able to use it all.

 

Because you get to tell people "I've got the laptop with 1Gb VRAM" duh...

 

More ram = more sale. It's supid, but that's how it is

 

YAY! A 9500m xx card in a 15.4" notebook!!!.... better see a 9600m GT or even 9700m xx soon.

 

your joking right? this wont happen for six months, they just release their top end for the 8*** series and now they release a new line? dont think so

 

I guess but if they have the 9500m GS then the 9600m GT can't be that far away? (even though the desktop 9xxx series isn't out yet.)

 

Considering the desktop 9 series hasn't even seen the light of day, I wouldn't fret about this upgrade. If anything the lower end 9 series are just to support DX10.1 no telling if their will even be a performance increase.

 

they're not going to hit the 9 series on the market just yet. since the 8 series really just came out *yes i know, this is technology time, not real time frame, but still*, they would end up wasting tons of money be releasing the 9 series now. when ATI decides to start doing theirs, and after a good amount of time when prices start to drop on 'em, then they'll reveal the 9 series.

 

I was just about to get a laptop until I saw this...I will wait..hopefully it releases later this month

 

Lol..... you're very optimistic.

 

Can't wait for Asus to release the 9x00 series for our C90S. Upgrade FTW!!!

 

Yeah, if/when they release is for our C90S..well, that would just be great.

 

Couldn´t it be just a typo?

 

No it's not actually, its even in nVidia's driver INFs

 

Damn you Nvidia by making me look cheaper each year. And that $199 spent on a GF 8800 GT... *sigh* Screw them if a GF 9800 GT arrives within 6 months.

Meh. And I thought I'd have to wait longer for the Geforce 9 series for my laptop. I'll probably wait for the GF 10 series instead.

 

Yep yep, I cant wait to see how it performs i need a new laptop and my memory in it has just recently got bad.

But my laptop is now old.

Turion 64 @2ghz
1gb of ram (the stick needs to be replaced)
80gb hard drive
x700 128mb

I would love to have a 9500M gs especially if its a decent boost over the 8600m gt.

I really hope it is, maybe they shrunk the core added more sharers and hopefully a 256bit memory controller.

Anyways.... if this 9500m is crap, ATI has 3400/3600's coming out.
Its official.

3600 I think is for 15.4 inch notebooks which is what i want.
maybe nvidia is just waiting to counter that with 9500m

 

Is this real? There is a link to Asus's CES booth/info on the main page, but it doesnt mention any of this.

 

Won't it be pretty weak though?

 

not much weaker, if not the same as the 8600m GT

 

Couldn't this just be the dieshrink? I mean, the 8800GT is G92, and the 9800GX2 seems to be dual G92's. So the 9600 is maybe "just" G94 (or whatever the midrange will be), hence the 8800M GTX (G92)won't be replaced.

 

i think one gaming laptop is enough for one lifetime , it'll always lack the power since upgrading these is next to impossible :x im going desktop next time

 

The HD 3K & Geforce 9 ARE die shrink supporting DX10.1. The mobility 3600 specs are the same as the HD 2600, but 374 shaders (like the 2900XT BTW) rather than 120.

 

so then its likely the 9500m has more shaders then the 8600M?

I hope its a much better card atleast on par with the 8700M.
Lets say 8700M to half way to 8800M? lol but thats probably wishful thinking.

Who knows maybe they added a 256bit memory interface also? ...but unlikely.


If they release a 9600M it will probably be like that.

 

The 9500, as the 2nd number implies, isn't a "gaming" card so. My opinion is the 9500M would be between the 8600M GS and the GT

 

Is the 9 series going to be better than the 8800m's, which were just released, TWO WEEKS AGO. If so, won't nVidia be shooting themselves in the foot? With Quad SLi and Quad Core CPU, gaming will never be the same.

 

The 9700/800M will be better of course

Not the 9500.

 

Ya I didnt like the name of 9500gs.... but then again maybe they should have named the 8600, 8500 lol.

ehhh we'll see. Either way it would be wise to wait for a new laptop right?

By mid year there should be 3600's which will be better then 8600M gt's and possibly a 9600.

Although i cant wait to get something better lol.

 

The 8600M GS is the mobile 8500GT

 

The 8600M gs is faster than the 8500GT. The 7600GS is faster than the 8500GT.

There's a rule with nVidia. Never buy a their products that contain 5 (8500, 7500, 5500 etc.).

 

Wonder how much the Asus is going to cost when it comes out...

 

9500 may not be any better than the 8600 even. Who knows? Look at the desktop 8500 GT. I'd take a 7600 GT over the 8500 any day.

 

yeah that 9500 is gonna be like a 8600gs, btw **** you Nvidia, we have just bought new cards now we have to upgrade? :S

 

hey guys,,from chinese IT website pconline.com.cn,,there is latest review of asus's m50s which installed 9500gs,,there is the 3dmark result:

seems not bad right,,actually as the author said,,9500gs just is the same core(g84) as 8600m gt except 9500gs can obtain more share memory from system..

it is obvious that nvidia is playing a game which upgrades its display card's level without any creative features.

 

Looks identical in score with the 7800GTX Go...

 

mehhh so its crap lol.

What about 9600m gt, when it coming out(not that anyone knows)?
If its not coming out soon, I'll probably just get a laptop now and be happy.

 

it is hard to tell if 9500gt will have any difference between "gs",,but i think the next potential core should be 9600m which will published in feb 14th,,desktop version should come out soon and nb's would take more time to serve the market.
9600 is a brand new design and nv's powerful weapon hits the $100-$120 market and claimed 90% stronger than 8600gt,,so may be you can notice more a little bit..