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    desktop 8600gts and games

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by lordofericstan, Jul 15, 2007.

  1. lordofericstan

    lordofericstan Notebook Evangelist

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    well i just found out my friend bought an 8600gts and not the 8800 for his desktop, lame ****. My question is how well will this game be able to play high end games like crysis, i know its much better than my 8600gt in my notebook.
     
    lordofericstan, Jul 15, 2007
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  2. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    the 8600GTS is a great bang for the buck DX10 desktop card.

    it outperforms the 7900GS and is almost up to par with the 7900GTX.

    it should be able to play any current game at max settings, and newer/upcoming games at mid-high (to get 30+ FPS)
     
    Gophn, Jul 15, 2007
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  3. mD-

    mD- Notebook Evangelist

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    the 8600gts is a great choice, so it's not really lame
     
    mD-, Jul 15, 2007
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    ReaperX Notebook Consultant

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    Do not buy a card with 128bit bus for desktop!!!
     
    ReaperX, Jul 15, 2007
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  5. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    the new 128-bit cards perform as well (or better) than the previous 256-bit cards.
     
    Gophn, Jul 15, 2007
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    fabarati Frorum Obfuscator

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    I thought the 8600 GTS performed the same or worse than the 7900GS. I know it did with the x1950pro.
     
    fabarati, Jul 15, 2007
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