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    nvidia gpu question

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by *Daystar*, Aug 23, 2008.

  1. *Daystar*

    *Daystar* Seahawk Fan!

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    i know this might be a stoooopid question..lol
    but anyhoo we all know about the defective nvidia graphics in notebooks..is it the same with the desktops?
     
    *Daystar*, Aug 23, 2008
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  2. Akuma

    Akuma Notebook Evangelist

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    Uhm..no.
    It's just the mobile chipsets.
     
    Akuma, Aug 23, 2008
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    okay..thanks..thats all i needed to know! :)
     
    *Daystar*, Aug 23, 2008
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  4. Apollo13

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    Actually, from what I've read, the same defect affects desktop 8-serie and 9-serie nVIDIA GPU's. It's just that desktops have more space and generally run cooler, so the defect results in non-working GPU's less often and thus isn't as big of a problem in practice.

    The 7300 LE in your sig should be fine - the defect doesn't appear to affect the 7-serie.
     
    Apollo13, Aug 23, 2008
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    Akuma, Aug 24, 2008
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