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    how much better is the 8800 gts than the ATI 2600?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by ChaosX5, Jun 10, 2008.

  1. ChaosX5

    ChaosX5 Notebook Evangelist

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    how much better is the 8800 gts than the ATI 2600? Is there games that one can run and the other cant? thanks in advance.
     
    ChaosX5, Jun 10, 2008
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  2. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    One is high-end GPU (256-bit mem interface), the other is mid-range (128-bit).

    About twice the difference in performance.

    Read the GPU Guide.
     
    Gophn, Jun 10, 2008
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  3. dmacfour

    dmacfour Are you aware...

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    way better. The difference is the detail level. 2600 will run pretty much all new games, but not maxed or anything. The 8800 will run at much higher detail levels.
     
    dmacfour, Jun 10, 2008
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    the 2600 is horrible i had one
    the 8800gts destroys it
     
    predatorramboxxx, Jun 10, 2008
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    A 8800M GTS average a 8000k score, whereas the HD 2600 ~3-3.5k .
     
    eleron911, Jun 10, 2008
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    Both will run any games that is on the market today.
    But the 8800 will simply blow the 2600 away.
     
    lunateck, Jun 10, 2008
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  7. ChaosX5

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    So it doesnt matter which one I get if Im not concerned with detail they both run the same frame-rates on the same games or at least close to it? and will in the future as well?
     
    ChaosX5, Jun 10, 2008
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    Well, you could archive the same fps but like, low detail/low res with the 2600 VS high detail/high res with the 8800...

    They just aren't in the same league... Can't compare... The difference is Abysmal...

    And in the future the 2600 just won't be able to run games while the 8800 will be able to do it, even at good settings (above medium)...
     
    JosePerez, Jun 10, 2008
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    If you can get a lappy with the 8800mGTS then go for that.
     
    Harper2.0, Jun 10, 2008
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    [​IMG] vs. [​IMG]
     
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  11. ChaosX5

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    ok thanks guys Ill go with the 8800(gateway p-6860 FX) which will be hard to get due to where I live
     
    ChaosX5, Jun 10, 2008
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    where do you live? (country)
     
    Gophn, Jun 10, 2008
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    vs blank?
    I see your point :D
     
    eleron911, Jun 10, 2008
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  14. ChaosX5

    ChaosX5 Notebook Evangelist

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    Canada, I dont know how Ill get the 6860 but maybe theres a way.
     
    ChaosX5, Jun 10, 2008
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  15. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    You can get a Clevo M570RU with 8800M GTX.

    Read the Clevo Guide for Canada retailers... or US vendors that have international support. :)
     
    Gophn, Jun 10, 2008
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  16. narsnail

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    yeah for like $600 more; atleast. look its good and all your supporting this clevo thing but it is not really an affoardable solution for 90% of the poeple looking for laptops, this gateway is the perfect price to performacne ratio max.
     
    narsnail, Jun 10, 2008
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  17. Gophn

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    Thats true.

    I usually recommend Clevo gaming notebooks for those with $1800-2000+ budgets.

    I recommend the Gateway P FX series for under $1800 budgets.
     
    Gophn, Jun 10, 2008
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    oo i bet you were looking at the 6860 and the 6850 :) . Honestly though there is a considerable size leap between 15.4" and 17". Personally I would take the 15.4" and HD2600 cause I prefer the smaller size and lower cost.

    Id also consider waiting for the Clevo M860TU, which has an 8800GTX in a 15.4" form factor.
     
    link1313, Jun 11, 2008
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