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    Sager's NP2096 Series or NP8660 Series

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Mosho, Jul 21, 2008.

  1. Mosho

    Mosho Notebook Enthusiast

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    Which one should I get? The setups are pretty similiar, HD 3870 VS 9600GT. The only big differences are the Clevo VS Compal, and the price, which is about 400$ higher on the Clevo. Is it worth it?
     
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    NameInsert Notebook Consultant

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    Depending on your budget (if it is $1500+) I would go for the 8660 as it is the best bang for the buck and will provide a better gaming experience. The 2096 should be a good performer as well but it is limited to the 9600M GT which is a DDR2 card which should run most current games pretty well but not at the framerates a 9800M GT/GTS could achieve. The ATI card offered in the 8660 will fall in between the GTS and GT (GT>3870>GTS), but they are all more powerful graphics solutions than the 9600. My advice is to fill out the survey in the "What notebook should I buy?" area. Hope this helped.
     
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  3. Mosho

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    Yeah buit from reviews I read the 9600 GT is on par with the ATI, is it not?
     
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    There are a lot of differences to consider. 2096 is thinner, lighter, twice the battery life, likely quieter, not as high potential resolution, port layout (odd on the 2096 IMO), aesthetics etc... your best off going to "what notebook should I buy" and filling out the faqs.
     
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