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    x700 256mb vs x1600 256mb

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by otaku, Mar 12, 2006.

  1. otaku

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    I'd like to know the performance differences in these cards. I can get a laptop with the x1600 and a smaller screen or I can get one with the x700 and a 17in screen. That and I want to know the difference
     
    otaku, Mar 12, 2006
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  2. dr_st

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    X1600 outperforms the X700 by some. 17" screen is hardly an advantage for a notebook.
     
    dr_st, Mar 12, 2006
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  3. Unreal

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    X1600 > X700


    The X1600 gets around 4000 l think in 3dmark05 while the x700 gets 2500.
     
    Unreal, Mar 12, 2006
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  4. tullnd

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    Really though...the screen's a big difference. It definitely weighs more as a 17", but if you want that big of a display...I'd say that's a non-negotiable. I like my 17" and don't mind that I got a weaker GPU to get it(I was on a tight budget). If I'd bought a 15.4" with a more powerful GPU, gaming would have been the only area to really benefit...and that's not all I use my laptop for.

    Really decide if you want a 15.4" or a 17" first. Then find one that fits your budget. The difference in screen size is dramatic...so you don't want to regret it if you go smaller.
     
    tullnd, Mar 12, 2006
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  5. Charles P. Jefferies

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    The X1600 is faster as posted than the X700, especially when it comes to the latest games. The X1600 comes close to a GeForce Go6800 in performance.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Mar 12, 2006
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  6. missingtasks

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    just do what i do: Bigger number = better card :p :D
    If i were you i would look first to mobility and screen size and then to the gpu.
     
    missingtasks, Mar 12, 2006
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  7. wufai

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    just want to point out that's not necessary true.
    x700 is better than a x1300 or x1400
    geforce go 6800 is better than a geforece go 7300 or 7400
     
    wufai, Mar 12, 2006
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  8. pbcustom98

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    this is true. they usually come out with a newer version to replace some of the cards out at the moment. the x600 is roughly the x1400 i think, then the x1600 is roughly the go6800 and so on..

    the x1600 will beat the x700 hands down.

    pb,out.
     
    pbcustom98, Mar 12, 2006
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  9. Darbyjack

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    this isn't the same case for desktops. Bigger number for PCs mean bigger perfomance!

    Edit: actually I've seen a few bigger number cards performing less than lower cards, but this is rare.
     
    Darbyjack, Mar 13, 2006
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  10. dr_st

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    Nonsense. It's exactly the same for desktops.
     
    dr_st, Mar 13, 2006
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  11. pbcustom98

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    the radeon 9800 is an older card, and is slower then the x1900..the bigger then number does not always mean it is better. it varies case by case.

    pb,out.
     
    pbcustom98, Mar 13, 2006
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  12. dr_st

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    Usually, bigger number within the same series does mean that it's a faster card, but even there there are some exceptions. Radeon 9250 was basically a cut-down version of the Radeon 9200. And GeForce 6800LE is usually slower than GeForce 6600GT.
     
    dr_st, Mar 13, 2006
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  13. missingtasks

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    haha, i never thought that comment would spark so much discussion. Sorry, i was joking around, obviously a big number is NOT ALWAYS better. I am sorry for that comment, i was just in a silly mood i guess.
     
    missingtasks, Mar 13, 2006
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  14. isvara_pranidhana

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    isvara_pranidhana, Mar 13, 2006
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  15. Iskander

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    Well just take a look at the folowing info. Msi will release a 15.4" screen powered with a X1600. I think it will be portable, maybe around 6 lb.

    MSI - 1039 description:

    - 15.4" - WSXGA
    - TURION 64 - MT - 44 - 2.4 ghz 1mb l2 - 25W (Mt-44 is expected in june)
    - 2GB DDR 400
    - ATI X1600 - with 256mb
    - 1.3m pixel webcam (embeded)
    - Wi-Fi card + bluetooth
    - Dual Layer DVD-RW
    - battery 4800mAH (~10% more than compaq? + low voltage of the MT series - hope it lasts 3.5 hours)
    - Price? U$ 1.550???? (acording to some people in this forum)
    [​IMG]
     
    Iskander, Mar 13, 2006
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