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    which is the best laptop GPU?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Lord tbm, Jan 31, 2012.

  1. Lord tbm

    Lord tbm Notebook Enthusiast

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    the nVidia 540m, 525m or the Radeon 7690m?

    EDIT: I guess I want to know which one (if any) will last me the next 4 years allowing me to play games on medium?
     
    Lord tbm, Jan 31, 2012
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  2. Ryan

    Ryan NBR Moderator

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    7690m.

    10 char.
     
    Ryan, Jan 31, 2012
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    7690M > GT 555M > ...

    With that Nvidia-AMD conversion out of the way, you get the idea. :)
     
    gwilled, Jan 31, 2012
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    User Retired 2 Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    HD7690M was recently released. We are waiting for the 28nm equivalent parts from NVidia to also be released in the coming weeks. eg: Lenovo Y470 has a GT550M, just-released Y470P has a HD7690M and Ivy Bridge Y480 will have a GT6xxM.

    You may consider delaying your purchase.
     
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  5. Lord tbm

    Lord tbm Notebook Enthusiast

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    I won't be buying until probably July, Just doing my research... I'm waiting to actually graduate high school so I can get a laptop as a graduation gift and I'm also waiting for the ivy bridge processors.

    Thanks for the help everyone, much appreciated.
     
    Lord tbm, Jan 31, 2012
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  6. Kevin

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    If you're buying in July, sit back and forget what you're looking at right now, because they will all have been replaced by the next generation.

    Also, none of the options you posted would last you 4 years anyway. Even 2 would be pushing it.
     
    Kevin, Jan 31, 2012
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  7. maxheap

    maxheap caparison horus :)

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    none of these will allow you to play games at medium for 4 years!! sorry buddy, but reality
     
    maxheap, Jan 31, 2012
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    You didn't mention how you're going to use it? Some GPUs might be overkill for how you intend to use them.
     
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  9. Lord tbm

    Lord tbm Notebook Enthusiast

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    The computer is to take to college, however, I want it to be able to handle games because I won't be taking a console and thus pc gaming is my only option. I will be buying newer games as they become available so it needs to last at least a while.

    to people who said none will last 4 years playing on medium, I wasn't expecting any to be able to, just checking. For now I think I'll do as Kevin said and just wait to see how the changes affect my options. Thanks to all of you for the help... I'll probably bump this thread in July when I'm ready to buy.
     
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  10. Kevin

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    Judging by the cards we know of so far, a person who needs a notebook to last as long as four years will probably need to be on the look out for the GTX 660M and 7800M series, as a minimum.

    Anything below those simply will not last as long.
     
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  11. maxheap

    maxheap caparison horus :)

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    yeah man, save money for new tech and you will get a sweet laptop with a neat GPU this summer :)
     
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    Depends on what you consider your bare minimum gaming, but expecting 4 years (with high settings) is quite a lot.
     
    lozanogo, Feb 1, 2012
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    That also depends on what games will the OP be playing in 4 years time.
    To that end, even a mid-range gpu can last you that much time seeing how there are new games that can be run on decently high settings as well.

    Not everyone plays FPS games like Crysis that require GTX cards for fluid gameplay on everything maxed out (besides... 'Ultra' settings are a bit pointless compared to 'High' and a size-able hit on the fps).
    Numerous MMORPG's for example can be run just fine with medium range gpu's (from several years ago) and decently high settings - so I don't see what the big deal is.
     
    Deks, Feb 1, 2012
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    True. With me I want all out with RPG's but Fps I play on low since i moving to fast to really notice the difference.
     
    silentnite2608, Feb 2, 2012
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    If budget is a concern, I would look into desktop gaming.
     
    jamsquid, Feb 2, 2012
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