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    7900GS or 7950GTX in Dell E1705

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by matthewordie, Jan 22, 2008.

  1. matthewordie

    matthewordie Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey, I currrently have a dell inspiron with a 7900GS graphics card. And it does alright. I play Team Fortress 2 almost maxxed. But I've recently found that they made a 7950GTX card for these models too, and they aren't too dificult to put it.

    My quesetion is... Is the upgrade worth it? Is the 7950 alot better? How is it compared to newer laptops with 8600M GTs?

    Just wondering where I stand. I sold my desktop for this laptop and I love the mobility, but I'm getting graphics hungry. Just wondering what my options might be. ;) Thanks.
     
    matthewordie, Jan 22, 2008
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    KGann NBR Themesong Writer

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    ^What does that have to do with anything? (Edit, I was talking to the spam guy)

    Anyway, how much is the 7950GTX?
     
    KGann, Jan 22, 2008
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    matthewordie Notebook Enthusiast

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    Its around 150 - 200 dollars. Kind of expensive I know, but its a cheaper upgrade then a whole new laptop or a new desktop. Just for the sake of playing a few games.
     
    matthewordie, Jan 22, 2008
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    KGann NBR Themesong Writer

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    Well, it would offer slightly better performance. Up to you if it's worth the $200.
     
    KGann, Jan 22, 2008
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    havoc531 Notebook Evangelist

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    If you are truly graphics hungry, get the 7950 GTX, and OC the hell out of that card.
     
    havoc531, Jan 22, 2008
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    matthewordie Notebook Enthusiast

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    Its only a slight difference? Its worth it to me if it means my card will hold up another year before having to buy a new laptop.
     
    matthewordie, Jan 22, 2008
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    Leon, Jan 22, 2008
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    Oh wow, so that does seem worth it.
     
    matthewordie, Jan 22, 2008
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    KGann NBR Themesong Writer

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    If you ever do anything... do NOT trust that site. All of its benchmarks are way off. Anyone here will tell you that site is not accurate. Just google 7900GS vs. 7950GTX.
     
    KGann, Jan 22, 2008
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