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    vista sp2

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by 2shot, Jan 14, 2009.

  1. 2shot

    2shot Notebook Consultant

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    a pc mag as writen that sp2 gives a 400 points boost in 3d mark 06 with nearly the same spec as my self,so i am wondering where if any will i see the benifit ie will it be more fps or will i be able to turn up a few settings. thx for any help.
     
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    crash NBR Assassin

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    From what I've read, Vista SP2 really only improves gaming performance in SLI or CrossFire configurations, neither or which are really relevant in a notebook. Even then, the increase in performance is virtually negligible.
     
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    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    Vist SP2?
    That`s news to me ...
     
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    crash NBR Assassin

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    crash, Jan 14, 2009
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    Then it can stay news for all I care :D
    Windows 7 is out anyway ... :p
     
    eleron911, Jan 14, 2009
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