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    NVIDIA 8400M GS or 8600M GT?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by smsjefsms, Sep 8, 2007.

  1. smsjefsms

    smsjefsms Notebook Guru

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    For general PC usage not involving heavy gaming, will a difference in screen clarity and PC speed be noticed between a NVIDIA 8400M GS and 8600M GT?

    Thanks!
     
    smsjefsms, Sep 8, 2007
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Lithus, Sep 8, 2007
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  3. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    For a general purpose PC you'll probably be fine with integrated graphics, not to mention an 8400M.
     
    Commander Wolf, Sep 8, 2007
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    Storm3016 Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't have much to add to comments above, they pretty much cover it. The 8400gs does use less power then a 8600GT so it'll probably give you a little more battery life.
     
    Storm3016, Sep 8, 2007
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  5. powerpack

    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    I do! MODS move! Please. Thanks, it's late and I needed a post. :D
     
    powerpack, Sep 8, 2007
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