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    Geforce 9300 or 8600?

    Discussion in 'LG' started by hagpaz, Dec 30, 2008.

  1. hagpaz

    hagpaz Notebook Enthusiast

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    need quick explanation why 8600 is considered to be faster graphics then 9300, and where will I feel the differences? Thanks
     
    hagpaz, Dec 30, 2008
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  2. jcovelli

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    the 9300 is a pretty low end integrated graphics chip. the 8600 is a mid ranged dedicated gpu. the 8600 is way faster you'll feel the difference in any game or graphics application
     
    jcovelli, Dec 30, 2008
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  3. allfiredup

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    The important question is how much graphics power do you need? Will you be gaming on the system or not?

    Summary of 8600M GT- http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-8600M-GT.3986.0.html

    Summary of 9300M GS- http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-9300M-GS.9452.0.html

    Although the 8600M GT is a superior performer, it is also one of the nVIDIA models that is prone to fail prematurely.
     
    allfiredup, Dec 30, 2008
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  4. jjgoo

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    8600 will give you better gaming.
     
    jjgoo, Dec 30, 2008
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  5. Red_Dragon

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    8600 is better and if its a GT that pretty much seals it.
     
    Red_Dragon, Dec 30, 2008
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    don't let the higher numbers deceive you. 8600 is a better card especially the GT series. 9300 is crap
     
    dwayneseah, Dec 31, 2008
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  7. Red_Dragon

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    a 9300 gpu is equivalent to a 8400 gs :D
     
    Red_Dragon, Dec 31, 2008
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  8. hagpaz

    hagpaz Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks to all - I thought its a bit missleading from Nvidia to use upper numbers for lower power... but that's their marketing problem...
     
    hagpaz, Jan 1, 2009
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    hagpaz Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks, That's what I was fearing... but I canceled the order. and bought the P300 (nvidia 8600)
     
    hagpaz, Jan 1, 2009
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    hagpaz Notebook Enthusiast

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    hagpaz, Jan 1, 2009
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  11. Red_Dragon

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    the p300 is a fine notebook enjoy :D
     
    Red_Dragon, Jan 1, 2009
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  12. Bartlett

    Bartlett The Prophet

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    The only problem is that the 8 series are prone to overheating and failure, especially the 8600GT.
     
    Bartlett, Jan 1, 2009
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  13. Red_Dragon

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    this notebook has a 8600 gs so there wont be much worry :D
     
    Red_Dragon, Jan 2, 2009
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  14. DjRakso

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    I currently have the 8600GS model, so your telling me I will be prone to faulty heat problems?
     
    DjRakso, Jan 10, 2009
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  15. sgogeta4

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    No, you'll be fine. Just check your temps occasionally like any other laptop, it shouldn't be burning a hole in your pants when you put it on your lap.
     
    sgogeta4, Jan 10, 2009
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    burning a hole in your pants :eek: jeez i can only imagine the ramifications that could cause :D
     
    Red_Dragon, Jan 11, 2009
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