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    Graphics Card Question

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by crinzema, Nov 29, 2007.

  1. crinzema

    crinzema Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm in the market of buying a new computer within 8 months max. Is Nvidia or ATI going to release a new mid-range graphics card within that time span?
     
    crinzema, Nov 29, 2007
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Yes. 8 months is 20 years in laptop time.
     
    Lithus, Nov 29, 2007
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  3. crinzema

    crinzema Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm not very familiar with ATI cards. What laptops currently have a mid-range ATI card for under $1,300?
     
    crinzema, Nov 29, 2007
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    Anything with the ATI HD2600
     
    kowell, Nov 29, 2007
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    dragonrage Notebook Consultant

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    HD2600 is crap. High power usage and low performance.

    I bet nVidia's G98 (their upcoming replacement for the 8600, the mid-range counterpart of the G92 or 8800GT) will be out in a laptop version by that time.
     
    dragonrage, Nov 30, 2007
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