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8600 GT Lifetime
Alrighty,
I want to get a computer with an 8600 GT, but I want it to last 3 years, can that happen?
I want to play many different games. Can it last?
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Re: 8600 GT Lifetime
Yea it will most likely last three years. Might have to start playing games on lower resolutions/settings closer to the end of that time though. But basically right now it can play all the latest games at say 1024x768 with high settings no problem.
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Re: 8600 GT Lifetime
yay, i don't mind low settings
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Re: 8600 GT Lifetime
WAIT 1 MONTH!!!! the 8800m will be out, just wait!
Answer:
Re: 8600 GT Lifetime
theres not really a point on waiting for the 8800m unless you are getting a gaming behemoth "not-really-meant-for-your-lap" top.
the 8600m gt is going to be top of the line for 15" notebooks until its replacement is released. the 8800m is for a different weight/ size class.
although- if your primary intention is to have a "transportable" pc gaming machine- and aren't so concerned about being "portable" - its probably a really good idea to get that 8800m- it will have the same feature set, but a LOT more horsepower behind it.
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Re: 8600 GT Lifetime
Alrighty,
I want to get a computer with an 8600 GT, but I want it to last 3 years, can that happen?
I want to play many different games. Can it last?
Yeah, this is a factor that I am taking into much consideration. Since I am getting my laptop in September/October I still have a few months to research and things, so it's better for me.
I hope that I can find a 15" to 17" laptop with the 8700M GT (if it's much better than the 8600M GT) for less than $1700. My extreme budget is $2000, but I'd like to pay about $1700.
My main hopes in the near future is to be able to run Crysis, Haze, Bioshock, etc. on comfortable settings.
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Re: 8600 GT Lifetime
I hate to break it to you, but in 1-2 years the 8600GT will be useless for games.
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Re: 8600 GT Lifetime
WAIT 1 MONTH!!!! the 8800m will be out, just wait!
no
I hate to break it to you, but in 1-2 years the 8600GT will be useless for games.
All right, one person says 1-2 years, and another says 3, so what is it? Will the 8700 GT ever be available in a 15 inch laptop?
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Re: 8600 GT Lifetime
I hate to break it to you, but in 1-2 years the 8600GT will be useless for games.
I'm kind of reluctant to believe that statement. Got any info to back it up?
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Re: 8600 GT Lifetime
no
All right, one person says 1-2 years, and another says 3, so what is it? Will the 8700 GT ever be available in a 15 inch laptop?
I just happily beat Halo: Combat Evolved on my good old Geforce MX400 desktop card, and am playing Grand Theft Auto III right now. It all depends on what you call "gaming" and what kind of games you want to play. That 8600M GT won't be able to even play Crysis on maximum settings. There's always better.