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    Radeon X1600

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Sam, Sep 3, 2006.

  1. Sam

    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    Okay, so I'm looking at the Asus W3J, which comes with an ATI Radeon X1600 with 256 MB.

    Is that a good enough card for seamless gaming for games like Age of Empies III and great video viewing?
     
    Sam, Sep 3, 2006
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  2. Aryding

    Aryding Notebook Consultant

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    Yes, it's a good card for Age of Empires III. The W3J will bottleneck with a game like FEAR but that's with dynamic lighting on and medium to high graphics on. You should have no problem.

    BTW, good choice ;)
     
    Aryding, Sep 3, 2006
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  3. Dustin Sklavos

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    Ironically, while the desktop X1600 is an object of ridicule and cements ATI's continuing inability to produce a quality mid or low range desktop card, the mobile one is a monster, though I suspect that's largely because competition is different in the notebook sector.

    At any rate, the X1600 in that W3J is a beast and will be more than adequate for your needs.
     
    Dustin Sklavos, Sep 3, 2006
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  4. Chele

    Chele Notebook Consultant

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    It's a very good card. I'm pretty sure you'll be able to play any game that's out thre right now at very good settings. Maybe only oblivion will give some trouble.
     
    Chele, Sep 3, 2006
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  5. tasmonkey

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    i'm playing bf2 on max setting. it's awesome card. i don't play fear or doom 3 but i'm sure it can run it on mid to high setting. i love bf2.
     
    tasmonkey, Sep 3, 2006
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  6. chrisyano

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    There is no need to worry about the x1600 being a sufficient gaming GPU. It's as good as you can get (along with the go 7600) unless you are willing to go to 17"+ systems.
     
    chrisyano, Sep 3, 2006
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  7. brain_stew

    brain_stew Notebook Consultant

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    So does the mobile chip actually outperform the desktop X1600 Pro and X1600XT or are you just saying its better because similar mobile chips (the Go 7600 which is not a patch on the 7600GT whilst still a good performer) are cut down and the MR X1600 is not?
     
    brain_stew, Sep 3, 2006
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  8. mastha212

    mastha212 Notebook Evangelist

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    Mobility X1600 = desktop GF7600GS
     
    mastha212, Sep 3, 2006
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  9. samuderaindia

    samuderaindia Notebook Consultant

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    you sure? I saw 7600gs got 8250 score on 3d mark 05. OCed that was. You will be lucky get over 5k with x1600
     
    samuderaindia, Sep 3, 2006
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  10. mastha212

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    I'm sure cause I meant stock settings. Desktop cards will always better OC, that's obvious.
     
    mastha212, Sep 3, 2006
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  11. PC_pulsar

    PC_pulsar Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm sure you mean the 7900gs!
     
    PC_pulsar, Sep 3, 2006
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  12. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    All this could have been answered by reading the stickies (Graphics card chart) at the top of the forum. They are there for a reason.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Sep 3, 2006
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