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    the new z vs s gaming performance

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Twe Foju, Aug 20, 2011.

  1. Twe Foju

    Twe Foju Notebook Consultant

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    Sorry if this have been discussed, but i am riht now in the sony center and about to buy either the s or z, just need a quick recap which one is more powerful on gaming? the power dock on the z or the integrated 6630 on tje s? thanks!
     
    Twe Foju, Aug 20, 2011
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    The 6650M is more powerful, though not by much!!! In some games the S might be faster.
     
    avmaxfan, Aug 20, 2011
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    Is the severe throttling on the new Z just that one person, or do all have the problem?

    I might stick with the SA just because of the more traditional, reliable GPU setup (onboard, instead of external through a cable connection).
     
    Mitlov, Aug 20, 2011
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    ^Just one so far.
     
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  5. Twe Foju

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    Thanks for the replies guys, i went with the s series afterall because there is too litle info on the z gaming performance so far, although i was very exited about the dock gpu, also the design of the z is pretty awesome, any advice would still be appreciated though because i might still return it
     
    Twe Foju, Aug 20, 2011
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    wait....SA or SB? the resolution you've picked matters quite a huge amount as well, in addition to the GPU.
     
    Generic User #2, Aug 20, 2011
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  7. Twe Foju

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    I got the sa with 1600 900 res, i think there is only 1 option for the resolution right so yeah
     
    Twe Foju, Aug 20, 2011
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    oh, sorry, i was actually referring to the Z's 1080p screen
     
    Generic User #2, Aug 20, 2011
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    After having owned both, and finally receiving a working Z2, I would say the S is faster out of the box. Also, you can overclock the S currently and we are still looking for a solution for the PMD.

    I howver could not stand the screen on the S/SA. The new Z is growing on me now that I can see what it is capable of.

    RIP MBA.
     
    maven1975, Aug 21, 2011
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    ^
    So you changed your Z2 to a new one?
     
    ota-con, Aug 21, 2011
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    I received my replacement today, I went fom a Z214GX/B to a Z216GX/B. I know both are capable, but my first one was wonky to say the least.

    Was REALLY tempted to get the $2999 signature or a BTO, but I could not pass up the deal from Amazon for $2150 (Including the sheet battery). I just couldint see paying $600+ for 2GB of Ram and a PCF lid.
     
    maven1975, Aug 21, 2011
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    how did you get the deal for 2150??
     
    dalamchops, Aug 21, 2011
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    Amazon Kindle With Special Offer 20% off coupon.
     
    maven1975, Aug 22, 2011
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