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    nVidia 8600 vs. ATI x1300 Pro

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by YMW, Jul 13, 2007.

  1. YMW

    YMW Notebook Consultant

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    Which one would you consider better? Thanks!
     
    YMW, Jul 13, 2007
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  2. Hambone

    Hambone Notebook Consultant

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    i got the 8600 gts. its allright. the only game that i be playing on it is Halo its runs smoothly. im getting BF2 right now. will test it out when its done.
     
    Hambone, Jul 13, 2007
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  3. CeeNote

    CeeNote Notebook Virtuoso

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    The 8600 is definitely much better than the x1300.
     
    CeeNote, Jul 13, 2007
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  4. Fittersman

    Fittersman Wanna trade?

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    yeah, the 8600 is better, and should get even better when new drivers come out
     
    Fittersman, Jul 13, 2007
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  5. jujube

    jujube Notebook Deity

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    Does this even require a comparison? 8600 of course!
     
    jujube, Jul 13, 2007
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  6. farelli09

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    I wonder how well the 8600M GT will run Half Life 2 Episode 2.
     
    farelli09, Jul 13, 2007
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  7. DurablePants

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    probably all max settings, half life 2 is a pretty old game
     
    DurablePants, Jul 13, 2007
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  8. farelli09

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    what about the HDR lighting?
     
    farelli09, Jul 13, 2007
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