383MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS

Meinbeast15 · 07-23-2007, 01:06 PM

Im looking to buy a new hp dv9500t series (customized) and it comes with a 383Md Nvidia GeForce 8400M GS. I know little to nothing about video cards and i was wondering if this video card will support most computer games coming out cause im quite the gamer. The other specs the computer has is Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor T7300 (2.00 GHz, 4 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB) 2GB Ram and 160gb hard drive. Will this computer be able to handle most computer games that are out/coming out. Any information is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

HawMan · 07-23-2007, 01:15 PM

Hey - Welcome to TSF.

I see that the hp dv9500t is a laptop which can be a problem if your a Gamer. I would think about buying a Desktop computer as it allows easier upgrades in the future and more cooling solutions.

As for the 8400gs, Its a Not bad card, but if your a Gamer looking to play most current games on max settings with all the eye candy on then i would look at the 8800 Series.

Does it have to be a laptop that you buy? I ( And im sure others ) would suggest looking into a Desktop machine.

Meinbeast15 · 07-23-2007, 01:20 PM

It has to be a laptop because im heading off to college and it will be more convenient to have. I could upgrade the video card to a 511MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS for 75 more dollars. And im not completely set on this computer im still looking. If you know of a better laptop to buy under 1400 dollars please let me know.

**TheMatt** · 07-23-2007, 04:51 PM

I would look at the 8600M GT or even better the 8700M GT. But the 8600M GS will be a big improvement over the 8400M GS. How about this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834220163

Asus wasn't nice enough to give you dual channel RAM, so I would pick up one of these if possible. If you can't afford it, get it at a later date.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227241

07-23-2007, 01:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Meinbeast15 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6 OS: Windows xp	383MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS Im looking to buy a new hp dv9500t series (customized) and it comes with a 383Md Nvidia GeForce 8400M GS. I know little to nothing about video cards and i was wondering if this video card will support most computer games coming out cause im quite the gamer. The other specs the computer has is Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor T7300 (2.00 GHz, 4 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB) 2GB Ram and 160gb hard drive. Will this computer be able to handle most computer games that are out/coming out. Any information is greatly appreciated. Thanks

07-23-2007, 01:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
HawMan Liam Join Date: May 2006 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 2,938 OS: Win XP My System	Re: 383MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS Hey - Welcome to TSF. I see that the hp dv9500t is a laptop which can be a problem if your a Gamer. I would think about buying a Desktop computer as it allows easier upgrades in the future and more cooling solutions. As for the 8400gs, Its a Not bad card, but if your a Gamer looking to play most current games on max settings with all the eye candy on then i would look at the 8800 Series. Does it have to be a laptop that you buy? I ( And im sure others ) would suggest looking into a Desktop machine.

07-23-2007, 01:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
Meinbeast15 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6 OS: Windows xp	Re: 383MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS It has to be a laptop because im heading off to college and it will be more convenient to have. I could upgrade the video card to a 511MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS for 75 more dollars. And im not completely set on this computer im still looking. If you know of a better laptop to buy under 1400 dollars please let me know.

07-23-2007, 04:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: 383MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS I would look at the 8600M GT or even better the 8700M GT. But the 8600M GS will be a big improvement over the 8400M GS. How about this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834220163 Asus wasn't nice enough to give you dual channel RAM, so I would pick up one of these if possible. If you can't afford it, get it at a later date. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227241 __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides Last edited by TheMatt; 07-23-2007 at 05:00 PM.