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    x1400 vs Go 7300

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by nonameputs, Aug 19, 2006.

  1. nonameputs

    nonameputs Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was just looking at the dell e1505 and for GPUs they list the ATI x1400 with hypermemory for an extra $99 and the nVidia GeForce Go 7300 for an extra $129. Why is the nvidia more expensive? I thought the x1400 was a better card?
     
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  2. brain_stew

    brain_stew Notebook Consultant

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    It is the better card and by a fairly significant margin as well. Its just Dell trying to con its customers it seems.
     
    brain_stew, Aug 19, 2006
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  3. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The X1400 is better, its just Dell being stupid.

    And as said above, trying to "con" there customers.
     
    usapatriot, Aug 19, 2006
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    Jason Overclocker NBR Reviewer

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    The X1400 is more powerful than the 7300 Go. The 7300 = X1300. X1400>X300. Go with the better card that costs less. :)
     
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  5. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Perhaps it is simply more expensive to get the Nvidia cards - either way, the X1400 is faster.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Aug 19, 2006
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    brain_stew Notebook Consultant

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    If desktop parts are any indication (which I admit they may not be) then this is not the case. As even the X1300 seems to be dearer than the desktop 7300.
     
    brain_stew, Aug 19, 2006
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