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    when are directx 10 cards coming

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by typenn84, Feb 6, 2007.

  1. typenn84

    typenn84 Newbie

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    i just found out that im going to overseas for a year today, and im expecting to leave around beginning of may. i know noone really knows because nothing really been put out my ati and nvidia, but are directx 10 cards going to be here in march early april, or should i settle for dx9 card. i dont plan on taking my desktop, so im looking for a desktop replacement. basically is dx10 coming soon cause i dont want a dx9 notebook unless your can replace gpu with dx10 card.
     
    typenn84, Feb 6, 2007
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  2. jpagel

    jpagel Notebook Evangelist

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    the Nvidia Geforce 8 series is DX10 (already out)... ATI has yet to release a DX10 card...
     
    jpagel, Feb 6, 2007
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    Iceman0124 More news from nowhere

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    Low end DX10 mobile cards are supposedly here, (ATIx2300) availability will be tight for awhile I suspect. Performance DX10 mobile cards will be awhile, I suspect mid to late Q3, thats just a guess.
     
    Iceman0124, Feb 6, 2007
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  4. typenn84

    typenn84 Newbie

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    i know g8800 is out, but im talking about mobile dx10 cards. what low end dx10 is out already. i dont know of any laptop with a dx10 in it as of today. the asus a8jr was announced but no release day was put out. also im not looking at any high end card but midrange like a 7600 or x1600 which would be an 8600 or x2600. ill get an high end for my desktop when i return.
     
    typenn84, Feb 6, 2007
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  5. hmmmmm

    hmmmmm Notebook Deity

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    no one knows




    why do peeps bother asking anyway? all anyone can provide is a rough estimate
     
    hmmmmm, Feb 6, 2007
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  6. jpagel

    jpagel Notebook Evangelist

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    Ahh sorry I was referring to desktops not notebooks - Nvidia supposedly Q3 this year
     
    jpagel, Feb 6, 2007
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  7. typenn84

    typenn84 Newbie

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    what are notebooks with x1900 or g7900 most likely ill have to go with one of those.
     
    typenn84, Feb 6, 2007
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    Matsu Notebook Consultant

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    the dell e1705 has the 7900 go gs as an option
     
    Matsu, Feb 6, 2007
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  9. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Please complete our FAQ in the What Should I Buy forum for notebook recommendations. It would be most helpful to us and you. ;)
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Feb 6, 2007
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    I would suggest waiting till about 3 weeks before you leave and see whats available. thats what I did before my unit deployed last august. got a great deal on a dell E1705.
     
    andrew.brandon, Feb 6, 2007
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    typenn84 Newbie

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    i just saw that ati will be releasing there dx10 cards in april but i think its just the desktop versions. i know dell are usually the only ppls that let you upgrade the video cards i wonder it that will be and option because im leaning towards e1705.
     
    typenn84, Feb 7, 2007
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