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    SZ6 and gaming

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by kreidel, Aug 30, 2007.

  1. kreidel

    kreidel Notebook Evangelist

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    If any of the SZ6 owners have used there laptop to play games maybe you could post about the performance. I am looking for more hands on opinions instead of the numerical numbers from synthetic benchmarks. I understand this is not a "gamer" laptop but I know alot of people use it to play a game or two.
     
    kreidel, Aug 30, 2007
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    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    The SZ680 is fitted with a 8400m GS. It is a low-mid range card that can handle most games. Find out more about it here.

    Edit: Error dutifully noted and corrected.
     
    Lithus, Aug 30, 2007
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    roor Notebook Deity

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    ^all sz6's come with the 8400gs
     
    roor, Aug 30, 2007
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  4. kreidel

    kreidel Notebook Evangelist

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    I seen that thread but I was hoping some owners would post their opinions. I used to own 2 laptops with the same videocards but one was in a Dell and the other in a HP and they were different enough to notice.
     
    kreidel, Aug 30, 2007
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  5. Nemisys

    Nemisys Notebook Geek

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    ill be installing cs:source tonight.. i'll post tomorrow let you know how it is
     
    Nemisys, Aug 30, 2007
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  6. RyanHurtt

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    CS:S video test: 1280x800 all high no AF/AA runs 75fps average.
    OC'n the card to something like 525/750 (400/600 is stock) will inscrease that to around 100fps.

    I'm also running Oblivion 800x600 medium graphics with no problem at all. Considering I get 60fps inside most of the time (V-sync is on) I assume I'd be able to tweak the graphics to look a fair amount better aswell. :)
     
    RyanHurtt, Aug 30, 2007
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    examiner Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for the report! I'm going to be very curious how people's OC'ing goes and will be anxious to see what drivers and tweaks people come up with for the SZ6xx's.
     
    examiner, Aug 31, 2007
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  8. Nemisys

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    where are you guys getting your drives / overclocking software?? ...
     
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  9. kreidel

    kreidel Notebook Evangelist

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    Let us know.
     
    kreidel, Aug 31, 2007
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