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    interested in 750m need some advice

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by eeryanee, Oct 1, 2014.

  1. eeryanee

    eeryanee Notebook Consultant

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    im thinking of financing this laptop

    Product HP L173 - 17.3" Laptop
    Processor Intel® Core™ i7-4702MQ (2.2 GHz, 6 MB cache, 4 cores)
    O/S Windows 8 64
    Memory 8 GB DDR3L
    Hard Drive 1 TB 5400 rpm SATA
    Screen 17.3" diagonal HD+ BrightView LED-backlit (1600 x 900)
    Audio Beats Audio™ with 4 speakers and two Subwoofers
    Optical Drive SuperMulti DVD burner
    Expansion Slots 1 multi-format digital media card reader for SD cards
    Wi-Fi Intel 802.11b/g/n (2x2) & Bluetooth, WiDi Intel Smart Connect Technology support
    Webcam Front-facing HP TrueVision HD Webcam with integrated dual array digital microphone
    Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M Switchable (up to 3.99 GB)


    can the 750m play crysis 3 on low settings at 1080p or is it to weak how does it compare to the 580m
     
    eeryanee, Oct 1, 2014
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    Why would you opt for a 750m when 860m laptops likely exist that cost the same or not much more and is much more powerful.
     
    HTWingNut, Oct 1, 2014
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    As the previous poster has said, 750M is an older model, and has been replaced with newer model cards. If you complete this form What Should I Buy FORM and post it in that section, you will get a much better response.
     
    onick, Oct 1, 2014
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    Budget restrictions? For example in my country the 860m machines nearly twice the price of a 750m machine.
     
    Kirrr, Oct 2, 2014
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    That's fine, but that's why OP should fill out the form so we can help. I understand budget restrictions, but other than possibly a few countries, I haven't found 850m or 860m laptops to be that much more than those with 740m/750m GPU's.
     
    HTWingNut, Oct 2, 2014
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    ill fill out the form much appreciated. :)
     
    eeryanee, Oct 2, 2014
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    Can not find a notebook with 750m under 1000USD here...
     
    Kirrr, Oct 2, 2014
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    But what can you find an 850m for?
     
    HTWingNut, Oct 2, 2014
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    I currently have a intel celeron 987 intergrated intel hd graphics and the 750m is quite the step up
     
    eeryanee, Oct 3, 2014
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    Up to you but 850m or 860m will last you a lot longer. I understand if the cost difference is substantial, but if it's < $200 I think it's worth the price difference.
     
    HTWingNut, Oct 3, 2014
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    I think im going to listen to you HTwingnut, your extremely respected here
     
    eeryanee, Oct 6, 2014
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    Where are you from mate? Might make it easier for us to find laptops for you then...
     
    TomJGX, Oct 8, 2014
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    canada medicine hat
     
    eeryanee, Oct 9, 2014
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