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    which is really better

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by dunpeal217, Feb 21, 2006.

  1. dunpeal217

    dunpeal217 Newbie

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    Ive been getting different answers fro different threads and would like to know which is really better for gaming.

    x600 128mb or geforce 6600 64mb

    also, pent 4 3.4 ghz or pent M 1.8 ghz

    i really need an answer fast since im going out to comp usa in 3 hours

    your help will be greatly appreciated.
     
    dunpeal217, Feb 21, 2006
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  2. Jenson

    Jenson Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    The X600 128MB gets about 1400 stock in 3DMark05, which I overclocked to get 1955. It's a fairly old card but it still plays well. The 6600 128MB card is equivalent to the 128MB X700 card, so I would say that the 6600 64MB should get around 1100 or so I would guess, does anyone know for sure? For the CPU. I would get the Pentium M. It is roughly equivalent to the P-4 3.4GHz speed wise, and runs much cooler. The P-4 is not a good CPU for a notebook in my opinion. It also uses up the battery much faster than the P-M.

    Matt
     
    Jenson, Feb 21, 2006
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  3. zoomy942

    zoomy942 Notebook Consultant

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    forst, get the pentium M. cant say that enough.

    second, jenson is right, the x600 is okay, but its older tech. get 6600 is the same as the x700 so go for that. and my 6600 let me overclock it from 350/650 to 430/750. good stuff :)
     
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  4. USAFdude02

    USAFdude02 NBR Reviewer & Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Pentium M all the way!!! 6600 is going to be the better way to go. X700 equivelant...alot better. :)
     
    USAFdude02, Feb 21, 2006
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  5. Jenson

    Jenson Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    They are equivalent if they were both 128MB, but does anyone know how the 64MB version rates?
     
    Jenson, Feb 21, 2006
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