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    Question about the 8710w

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by tianh, Aug 27, 2007.

  1. tianh

    tianh Notebook Consultant

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    Hello, I just wanted to get a few things cleared before I order this baby, is the graphics card inside this machine a fx1600m really a 8700m gt counterpart? How can one confirm this? Also if I downloaded the 158.45 drivers for the fx1600m it would completely change itself to become a 8700mgt correct? Because as people said its the driver that makes the card. Just wanted to get these questions answered before I order, thanks!
     
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  2. odin243

    odin243 Notebook Prophet

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    Yes, this card is the same as the 8700m-GT. Installing geforce forceware drivers will give it the full functionality of the 8700M-GT.
     
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    tianh Notebook Consultant

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    wow..., thank you so much for the prompt reply!
     
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    No, bottom line is that if you don't do 3d modeling, you only use it for gaming, then you do want Geforce drivers. I will give you slightly boosted framerates, and much better compatibility in next-gen games. However, if you do any 3d modeling work, you'll definitely want to use Quadro drivers for that.
     
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