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    will DDR3 vs DDR2 mean the difference between running games or not?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by theorist, Oct 1, 2007.

  1. theorist

    theorist Notebook Consultant

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    hi. thank you for reading this.

    concerning the 8600GT DDR2 vs DDR3 card.

    will having the DDR3 be the difference in not being able to run games that are graphic intensive like bioshock or will it mean the difference at not being able to run games at HIGH settings?

    i was wondering this because i was recently debating getting either the inspiron 1520 vs the asus gs1.

    thank you.
     
    theorist, Oct 1, 2007
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  2. wolfraider

    wolfraider Grand Viezir of Chaos

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    DDR3 better in every aspect. Doesnt matter if its battery life or game play...
     
    wolfraider, Oct 1, 2007
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  3. odin243

    odin243 Notebook Prophet

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    No, memory type will never be the difference between running a game or not. It may mean the difference between a game being playable (or not) at certain settings, however.
     
    odin243, Oct 1, 2007
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