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    What does ASus XG station external Gpu do?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by miscolobo, Jul 21, 2008.

  1. miscolobo

    miscolobo Notebook Deity

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    Im quite curious of what this external GPU does? I have no real idea of what this does...can anyone please inform me?


    Does this give you a "better" GPU then the one that you already have?

    Ex: i have a 8400M GT . Would it be beneficial if i got this "XG station" thingy.


    Thank you for your time guys :)


    PS. I already read articles on it but its not clear in my head :(
     
    miscolobo, Jul 21, 2008
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  2. Nirvana

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    Nirvana, Jul 21, 2008
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  3. Harleyquin07

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    Get the Asus XG only if you're stuck with an integrated graphics card and won't pay for a new laptop with a dedicated card. Otherwise the performance improvement may not be worth the premium paid.
     
    Harleyquin07, Jul 21, 2008
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  4. Mikelx215

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    I believe you also need an external monitor.
     
    Mikelx215, Jul 21, 2008
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  5. Nirvana

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    you are right.
     
    Nirvana, Jul 21, 2008
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  6. dtwn

    dtwn C'thulhu fhtagn

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    I was under the impression that the XG only works with Asus laptops as well?
     
    dtwn, Jul 21, 2008
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  7. Nirvana

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    [​IMG]
     
    Nirvana, Jul 21, 2008
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  8. icantfinddaspacebar

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    The best thing about Asus is the new eeePC
     
    icantfinddaspacebar, Jul 21, 2008
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    There isn't much you can get out of pci express 1x. It is definetely better than an IGP, but for example if the card use a 8600m gt you will get lower performances that if the card was integrated in the laptop.
     
    Ayle, Jul 21, 2008
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  10. miscolobo

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    Is it worth getting if i have a 8400M GT DDR3?
     
    miscolobo, Jul 21, 2008
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  11. Nirvana

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    long story short, NOOOOO!!!
     
    Nirvana, Jul 21, 2008
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    It's brilliant when people ignore your post completely, especially when the post has no malice and is well-intentioned. Nirvana's post should be a good enough reply though.
     
    Harleyquin07, Jul 22, 2008
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    450$ USD for about +20% performance then IGP X1300. worth it? sure.
     
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