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    Gpu

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by kernowek, Jul 9, 2007.

  1. kernowek

    kernowek Notebook Enthusiast

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    ok i need som things clearing up before i buy a laptop. which of these are better at running new a big games,
    the NVidia GeForce 8600M GT DDR3 256MB
    or
    the ATI Radeon X1700
    i am probaly being really stupid but a need it clearing up
     
    kernowek, Jul 9, 2007
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    NVidia GeForce 8600M GT DDR3 256MB

    It performs better than the X1600 and 7600 by a fair margin, and the X1700 is about as powerful as the X1600.
     
    Greg, Jul 9, 2007
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    farelli09 Notebook Evangelist

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    NVidia GeForce 8600M GT DDR3 256MB
     
    farelli09, Jul 9, 2007
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  4. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Please check the stickies before posting. The answer to your question can be found in the GPU Guide. Thanks. :)
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jul 9, 2007
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