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    The Nvidia 8600 series

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by thumbs, Oct 13, 2008.

  1. thumbs

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    thumbs, Oct 13, 2008
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  2. BenLeonheart

    BenLeonheart walk in see this wat do?

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    It is overdramatized as it is true.
     
    BenLeonheart, Oct 13, 2008
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    sgtmatt1 Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't know, this could be over-dramatised.. But I got a 8600M GT and it really has a temperature problem (Actually It's the fault of Asus, they had to design a better cooling method) but a few days ago my 8600M GT started acting strange, I can't run anything normal any more.. check my 3DMARK06 score !
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=307836&page=2#16
    (Problem is not driver related)

    Since the new 9-serie from nvidia came out the 8-serie disappeared on the background but it looks like it's coming back lol, a lot of people have problems with their 8-serie GPU (it looks like especially the 8600M)
     
    sgtmatt1, Oct 13, 2008
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  4. BenLeonheart

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    sgtmatt, check my thread about "Dell Replaced my 8600m GT",
    If you notice your problem MIGHT be a defective GPU
    OR, you must change thermal paste...
     
    BenLeonheart, Oct 13, 2008
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    I feel it is not over dramatised. After the warranties are getting over, a large number of Go 7200s and Go 7600s have failed. Look at HP's business forums to see the flood of complaints. I fear the 8600M and the 8400M series might be facing this by the end of their standard 1 year warranties. You won't believe that my GPU died while running WMP 11. Only a fortnight ago did HP replace the motherboard.
     
    Pranalien, Oct 13, 2008
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    Alright, appreciate the replies. Perhaps I'll avoid latops with these series to play it safe.
     
    thumbs, Oct 13, 2008
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    There are now the 9-series anyway which are newer and better cards so if its in your price range its better in every way.

    I don't think the problem is as bad as some people make out, but as I said unless you are getting some deal you may as well get one with the 9-series.
     
    basskiddanny, Oct 13, 2008
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