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    Quadro FX 3700M and GTX 280M

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by JDELUNA, Apr 19, 2009.

  1. JDELUNA

    JDELUNA Notebook Deity

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    I am guessing that these 2 GPU's should be pretty equal in running games, benching scores, etc. as they both have 128 shaders, though I guess the GTX 280m being newer and manufactured on a smaller die, should run a little cooler. Let me know what you all think. :D God Bless :)
     
    JDELUNA, Apr 19, 2009
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  2. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    you said all that needs to be said.

    so whats the point of this thread.

    Maybe you can add that the Quadro 3700M is still the preferable pro videocard for those that are working with 3D modeling/editing/rendering... in OpenGL environments.
    - Maya, 3ds, SolidWorks, etc..
     
    Gophn, Apr 19, 2009
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  3. Vedya

    Vedya There Is No Substitute...

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    That Rhymes :D
     
    Vedya, Apr 19, 2009
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    yotano211 Notebook Evangelist

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    i need to scratch my private parts.
     
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  5. ichime

    ichime Notebook Elder

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    The GTX 280M will perform better in games than the FX 3700M for two reasons:

    1) Higher stock clock frequencies in the GTX 280M

    2) Quadro drivers are not optimized for games, although it can play games quite well.

    Interesting note, with what has been done so far in terms of flashing, I think it's possible to flash a GTX 280M bios with an FX3700M and vice versa :D
     
    ichime, Apr 19, 2009
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  6. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    On that note, thread closed. If you want to discuss this matter any further, do it in the GPU guide in the sticky.
     
    Kdawgca, Apr 19, 2009
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