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    Is it worth it?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by geuhh, Nov 25, 2006.

  1. geuhh

    geuhh Newbie

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    I am thinking of getting a laptop with a performance video card in it.
    Here is what I am curious about:
    Is it worth spending extra $300 to get a laptop with GeForce 7700 as opposed to GeForce 7600? Both come with 512mb memory.
    I read the guide at the top and these cards are both in the same category.
    Thank you for your answers.
    Cheers
     
    geuhh, Nov 25, 2006
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  2. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    not for $300, the 7700 is marginally faster than the 7600.

    if it were a 7800 or 7900 for the $300 difference, then that would be worth it.
     
    Gophn, Nov 25, 2006
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  3. Dreamer

    Dreamer The Bad Boy

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    I personally would not spend 300$ for the difference between those two cards but that's me.

    What notebooks do you consider?
     
    Dreamer, Nov 25, 2006
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  4. geuhh

    geuhh Newbie

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    The 14" Asus A8Js with Core 2 Duo 2Ghz with Geforce 7700 which runs about $1600 versus 15.4 " Asus F3jm which is 1.83Ghz with Geforce 7600 witch with the rebates would run about $1300
     
    geuhh, Nov 25, 2006
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  5. dragonrage

    dragonrage Notebook Consultant

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    Compal EL80 or GL30 VBI... I built my EL80 for about $1150 including overnight s/h.
     
    dragonrage, Nov 25, 2006
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    chrisyano Hall Monitor NBR Reviewer

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    There are more factors to consider in choosing between the A8Js and F3Jm though. Screen size, resolution, DVI on A8Js, and CPU make up more of the ground for that $300.
     
    chrisyano, Nov 25, 2006
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  7. hmmmmm

    hmmmmm Notebook Deity

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    spending that 300 toward ram for the 7600 will undoubtly make your games much better then the 7700 with only 512 mb system ram
     
    hmmmmm, Nov 26, 2006
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