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    Does processor/processor speed really matter in gaming??

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by htwnzlil1, Jul 22, 2008.

  1. htwnzlil1

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    htwnzlil1, Jul 22, 2008
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  2. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    The Asus M50 has a larger screen and a slightly better graphics card.
     
    Bog, Jul 22, 2008
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    DFI Fan Notebook Evangelist

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    Both look like excellent laptops. Both feature solid midrange graphics chips (HD3650 and 9600M GS). The M50 series one has the better CPU though as its faster (and will use more battery power). The F8 however has a newer P series CPU which is more recent, but is clocked slower. I think it comes down to this:

    1. Which one do you like the design of better?
    2. Do you prefer ATI or Nvidia graphics? Or do you not care?
    3. Do you want a faster but older CPU or a newer slower CPU that uses less power?
     
    DFI Fan, Jul 22, 2008
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    If you are going to spend that much, you can get a high-end gaming notebook with 8800M GTS (which would kill both of those mid-range cards you listed)
    - Gateway P FX .... at your local Best Buy.
     
    Gophn, Jul 22, 2008
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    Maybe he wants something more mobile though? Those Gateways are 17" clunkers. These two he is looking at our 14.1" and 15.4" laptops which are much more portable.
     
    DFI Fan, Jul 22, 2008
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    yeah i just dont want 17" and just the best graphics card for gaming that can play bioshock, crysis, assassin's creed, GRID, mass effect, and gears of war under $1500 and an OK processor
     
    htwnzlil1, Jul 22, 2008
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    The M50 has a better processor and a better video card (the 9600M, i've heard, is equivalent to an 8700m)
     
    mcfaddenator, Jul 22, 2008
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    close, but not exactly.

    the 9650M is the equivalent.
     
    Gophn, Jul 22, 2008
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  9. htwnzlil1

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    so overall 9600m gs is better than hd 3650?
     
    htwnzlil1, Jul 22, 2008
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    The 9600M GT is comparable to the 3650.

    the GS weaker than the 3650.
     
    Gophn, Jul 22, 2008
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    so id rather get the f8 and it would be good for gaming and playing bioshock, crysis, assassin's creed, GRID, mass effect, and gears of war with the hd 3650??
     
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    The HD 3650 should play the new games comfortably at medium settings. :)
     
    Gophn, Jul 22, 2008
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    You could get a Sager NP2096 from Xoticpc.com or Powernotebooks.com with a 9600M GT for less money than that F8. But if you really want to buy from Newegg that F8 is a good laptop.
     
    angelicvoices, Jul 22, 2008
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    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    that f8 would be better for gaming than the m50??
     
    htwnzlil1, Jul 22, 2008
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    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    the f8's 3650 is a little weaker than the 9700
    http://www.notebookcheck.net/ATI-Mobility-Radeon-HD-3650.8839.0.html

    but the processor is much newer-technology than the one from the bestbuy link

    u can probably upgrade ur processor, but the graphics card is soldered in....

    its ur opinion, im just stating the performance of various components
     
    paper_wastage, Jul 22, 2008
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    anybody wanna give me advice on the above laptops?
     
    htwnzlil1, Jul 22, 2008
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  22. shoelace_510

    shoelace_510 8700M GT inside... ^-^;

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    As far as CPUs go, usually the GPU or the HD is the bottleneck, so I wouldn't spend all of my money on the highest end CPU but rather on a 7200 RPM HD and the best GPU you can get. :)

    Hope this helps!
     
    shoelace_510, Jul 23, 2008
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    What he said :p

    Small summary:

    Geforce\t- ATI - older gen
    9500m gs 8600m gt (perhaps with ddr2)
    9600m gs 8600m gt (perhaps with ddr3)
    9600m gt hd3650 if it would exist: 8700m gs
    9650m gs 8700m gt

    hope this isn't too wrong... (source: posts above and notebookcheck.net: i know not too reliable...)
     
    rubenvb, Jul 23, 2008
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  25. htwnzlil1

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    9600 gs, 9600 gt, hd 3650 which one is better for gaming for most games and some upcoming games??
     
    htwnzlil1, Jul 23, 2008
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    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    I would go with the 9600Gt as it is much better than the 9600GS. however the ati 3650 has hybrid graphics support, so it will dynamically clock up and down to save power.
    Either the ati 3650 or the 9600Gt are worth while, just get a decent cpu like at least a T7100 and you should be able to play most games.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Jul 23, 2008
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