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    HP dumping the 8400GS???

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Valleybacker, Mar 27, 2008.

  1. Valleybacker

    Valleybacker Notebook Consultant

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    They have been offering the 8400GS for 50% off for the past 3 weeks. IS something else coming out?
     
    Valleybacker, Mar 27, 2008
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  2. lappyforphotoshop

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    Don't think so because their newest release(DV3004) is equipped with it.
     
    lappyforphotoshop, Mar 27, 2008
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    Don't even get it.

    I just got this laptop like 3 days ago and its already having problems and I'm pretty sure its the graphics card.

    I'm having the beeping problem every time I boot the computer up =( About to call Hp and send this thing back and just stick to a desktop
     
    bmwm3oz, Mar 27, 2008
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  4. lappyforphotoshop

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    it is a good card for non gamers like me , I decided to game on a desktop.
     
    lappyforphotoshop, Mar 27, 2008
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  5. flipfire

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    HP wont even put a 8400m GT

    If only...
     
    flipfire, Mar 27, 2008
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    LBJay, Mar 27, 2008
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    well, sadly for occasional gamers like me who want a more portable laptop get stuck with the 8400m gs :(
     
    n20nine, Mar 27, 2008
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    They've been offering it with 50% off as long as I can remember. I bought one last July and I'm pretty sure I got the GPU "50% off".
     
    Lithus, Mar 27, 2008
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    Doesnt look like they are gonna upgrade it for a while. They really need to step things up.
     
    flipfire, Mar 27, 2008
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    They can't upgrade it, most likely due to heat restrictions, until they upgrade the chassis, which will probably be around the time Montevina hits.
     
    Lithus, Mar 27, 2008
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  11. quasiinsomniac

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    There's nothing wrong with that card. Just get the right drivers and you'll be fine. It won't run Crysis at 1900x1200, but then again, last time I checked, it was a laptop.... Casual gamers only. Just like the other guy said, play your serious games on the desktop.
     
    quasiinsomniac, Mar 27, 2008
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