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    nVIDIA Geforce GO 8600GT Problems?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by xxsprint, Jul 5, 2008.

  1. xxsprint

    xxsprint Notebook Geek

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    I am considering buying a laptop that has the nVIDIA Geforce GO 8600GT 512MB EXTREME PCI-X GPU. I have heard that there have been major problems with the nVIDIA cards. Does anyone have this specific card and are you having major problems with it?
     
    xxsprint, Jul 5, 2008
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  2. brainer

    brainer Notebook Virtuoso

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    dear Xxsprint, there isnt any MAJOR issues with that card. many people already got that card, and its really great midrange to tell you the truth, so it would be safe to get it :D
     
    brainer, Jul 5, 2008
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  3. sirmetman

    sirmetman Notebook Virtuoso

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    What machine are you looking at? And btw, the correct name of the 8600 is the 8600M GT. The fact that they call it the Go means they haven't updated thier site in a long time, and the rest of it is just rediculous marketing hype. THe 8600M is not an extreme (though it is more than decent) card. And all dedicated GPUs are PCI-X these days. But yeah, it would help a lot more to know which machine you were looking at.
     
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  4. xxsprint

    xxsprint Notebook Geek

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    PC Microworks Impulse
    Specs:
    Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 (2.5Ghz/45nm/800MHz/6MB L2 Cache)
    4096MB Ultra Speed DDR2 800MHz Extreme Performance Memory
    160GB @ 7,200RPM SATA300 Storage 8MB (1 x 160GB 7200RPM)
    50GB HD Blu-Ray-RW / DVD-RW / CD-RW DL Next Gen. Burner
    nVIDIA Geforce GO 8600GT 512MB EXTREME PCI-X GPU
    14.1" HD WXGA+ 1440x900 High Resolution Wide Screen Display
    8 Channel Advanced SRS WOW Surround Sound System
    High Speed 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Networking Adapter
    Internal High Speed V90k Dial Up Modem
    Built In 802.11AGN 300mbps Ultra Speed Wireless Adapter
    Advanced USB Digital / Analog Hybrid TV Tuner
    Microsoft® Windows Vista Home Premium Edition 64 Bit
    12 cell extended use battery (up to 6 hours life)
    13" (w) x 9.5" (d) x .95" (h)
    approximately 4.5lb
    $2186

    Official site: http://www.pcmicroworks.com/impulse.htm
     
    xxsprint, Jul 5, 2008
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  5. sirmetman

    sirmetman Notebook Virtuoso

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    I forget which ODM model the Impulse is, but the 8600M GT is a fine card.
     
    sirmetman, Jul 5, 2008
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  6. ltcommander_data

    ltcommander_data Notebook Deity

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    You should probably know that Intel chipsets do not support DDR2 800 SODIMMs so they are just going to run at DDR2 667 mode.

    In any case, I don't believe nVidia has confirmed specifically which GPUs are affected and it'll probably be limited to certain batches rather than an entire GPU line. The problem appears to have to do with the GPU packaging, like the PCB and the connections between the GPU die and the PCB rather than the GPU die itself. And I believe a lot of the talk appears to be related to the 8400M GS. It's hard to confirm anything right now, but I would think that problem doesn't affect current production GPUs since I don't see nVidia continue to ship defect GPUs.
     
    ltcommander_data, Jul 5, 2008
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  7. brainer

    brainer Notebook Virtuoso

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    its a nice machine for mid high gaming
     
    brainer, Jul 5, 2008
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  8. boyciejunior

    boyciejunior Notebook Geek

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    What a gorgeous machine!
     
    boyciejunior, Jul 5, 2008
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  9. Voodoofreak

    Voodoofreak Notebook Deity

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    Great machine you planning to build! :)

    Just to let you know, I've owned three different laptops with 8600M GT and I've had no issues with any of them. Its a solid mid-range card in terms of performance. :)
     
    Voodoofreak, Jul 5, 2008
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  10. brainer

    brainer Notebook Virtuoso

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    Well. i think its settled now! go for it
     
    brainer, Jul 5, 2008
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  11. houstoned

    houstoned Yoga Pants Connoisseur.

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    just wanted to say hi. newly registered member after ordering my m1530.

    and all the praise about the 8600GT is gettin me real anxious =)

    and thats a great laptop. congrats
     
    houstoned, Jul 5, 2008
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  12. KGann

    KGann NBR Themesong Writer

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    Does no one else agree that $2,000 is pretty high for that system?
     
    KGann, Jul 6, 2008
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  13. BenLeonheart

    BenLeonheart walk in see this wat do?

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    Perhaps.
    Its his money though :)
    I spent $1200 on mine.
     
    BenLeonheart, Jul 6, 2008
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  14. Diablo

    Diablo Metalhead

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    i spent 1100 on mine...not including the T9300.
     
    Diablo, Jul 6, 2008
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  15. StormEffect

    StormEffect Lazer. *pew pew*

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    I use that card in my Macbook Pro for gaming. Been running fine for a year now! I don't know who was having all of the issues that were detailed in the various news articles flooding the net recently, but it didn't seem to be coming from users on NBR. I haven't see anyone mention a flat-out bricked Nvidia GPU.

    I wonder what systems were actually experiencing the issues?
     
    StormEffect, Jul 6, 2008
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  16. adyingwren

    adyingwren Notebook Evangelist

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    That'll be the blu-ray and the 4 Gb of DDR2 800 ram (which will only run at 667 anyway) plus fitting all that in a 14"

    It's still a very powerful 14". i might have recommended the f8sn for a lot cheaper but similar specs (but w/o blu-ray)
     
    adyingwren, Jul 6, 2008
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  17. xxsprint

    xxsprint Notebook Geek

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    i decided not to buy it...sounded awesome but having not seen it in person or knowing much about the company decided to play it safe
     
    xxsprint, Jul 6, 2008
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  18. andygb40

    andygb40 Notebook Deity

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    You should be aware that this notebook is the same notebook as the Zepto 6324W/6224W. They are made by Inventec. It is the Inventec W14.
     
    andygb40, Jul 6, 2008
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  19. KGann

    KGann NBR Themesong Writer

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    Wow, nice point. Didn't realize all that was in such a small package.

    Pretty cool.
     
    KGann, Jul 6, 2008
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