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    how good is the 8600 gs card

    Discussion in 'HP' started by zfactor, Sep 11, 2007.

  1. zfactor

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    in the 9500t for those that have used it?? i mean how capable is it.. coming from the 8600 gt card...
     
    zfactor, Sep 11, 2007
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    n kmkjghlhkj Notebook Consultant

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    it is going to be pretty good when plugged in to the AC adapter. A LOT better than integrated graphics.
     
    n kmkjghlhkj, Sep 11, 2007
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  3. Zero

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    Coming from an 8600M GT, the difference may be noticible. Its a fair bit slower, but as inteller saidm, its much better than integrated graphics processors, and it will also use less power.
     
    Zero, Sep 11, 2007
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    9600t?!?!?! or just a typo?

    Alex
     
    avillabon, Sep 12, 2007
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  5. zfactor

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    sorry 9500t...
     
    zfactor, Sep 12, 2007
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    thought so.. just worried because i ordered my dv9500 a few days ago :D

    Alex
     
    avillabon, Sep 12, 2007
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    so what games can this card not currently play?? i guess shouls be my question in comparison to the 8600 gt
     
    zfactor, Sep 12, 2007
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    My understanding is that the 8600GS can play everything, though at different settings. I would've tried to find out more but my idea of "gaming" is playing Sims 2. ;)
     
    Meowsley, Sep 12, 2007
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