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    Nvidia G105M , is it worth $150

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by KumarR, Aug 18, 2009.

  1. KumarR

    KumarR Newbie

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    Hi all,
    I am planning to buy an HP laptop.
    The only graphics options available to customize are:

    G105M - 512MB
    Media Accelerator 4500MHD

    The price difference is $150.
    Is the G105M worth $150?

    I dont play a lot of games but intend to add a blueray ROM, to connect to my LCD.

    Please help.
     
    KumarR, Aug 18, 2009
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  2. NJoy

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    it's basically a rebadged GeForce 9400M.

    What kind of games do you play?
     
    NJoy, Aug 18, 2009
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  3. nu_D

    nu_D Notebook Deity

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    If you don't game, then absolutely don't buy it. All you will end up with is dealing with extra heat and lower battery life. The 4500MHD is more than capable of handling HD content.

    Check out the HP forum and the myriad complaints about heat and fan noise associated with the 105M. There are many who have actually returned their laptops and re-ordered it with the 4500MHD after dealing with the heat and fan noise that accompanies the 105M.
     
    nu_D, Aug 18, 2009
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  4. KumarR

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    Great help.
    I missed the HP forums.
    Thanks.
     
    KumarR, Aug 18, 2009
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  5. KumarR

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    I dont play a lot of games.
    just some old ones like age of empires etc.

    I have a PS3 , so not into PC games anymore
     
    KumarR, Aug 18, 2009
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  6. NJoy

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    then forget about G105 and get 4500MHD, it will handle old games fine and it has HD support too
     
    NJoy, Aug 18, 2009
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  7. KumarR

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    thank
    No G105 then :)
     
    KumarR, Aug 18, 2009
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  8. Darth Bane

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    I have a dv4t with a 105m and I have NEVER had any heat problems, even with heavy overclocking.
     
    Darth Bane, Aug 18, 2009
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