need video card help

angrypink · 08-09-2007, 07:57 AM

hey guys, i need some of your supreme knowledge here. i'm deciding between two different laptops wth different videocards and pretty much the same specifications otherwise. here are my two choices: (i bolded the major differences, including the videocards)

choice one:
Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
Intel Core 2 DuoT7300 (2.00 GHz, 4 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
15.4" WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
2GB DDR2 (2 Dimm)
383MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support

choice two:
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic Edition
Intel Core 2 DuoT7500(2.2GHz/800Mhz FSB/4MB cache)
Glossy, widescreen 15.4 inch display (1280x800)
2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz
256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT
160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
CD / DVD writer (DVD+/-RW Drive)

okay so those are the two laptops. which do you think i should get... which one will have optimum videocard-usage? i also thought should include that the computer should be able to play the sims2 on high settings.

thanks for all your help in advance!

**TheMatt** · 08-09-2007, 08:16 AM

I would choose the second one. Personally, I would wipe Vista and get XP, but if you like Vista then definitely.

Not knowing the brand, though, I would be hesitant to choose one for sure. Take a look at this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834224074

ABS is one of the highest quality manufacturers IMO and that is a very good laptop.

angrypink · 08-09-2007, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMatt

I would choose the second one. Personally, I would wipe Vista and get XP, but if you like Vista then definitely.

Not knowing the brand, though, I would be hesitant to choose one for sure. Take a look at this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834224074

ABS is one of the highest quality manufacturers IMO and that is a very good laptop.

the first is an hp and the second is a dell.. do you have any opinions on that? does the .2 ghz difference make a big deal? also does the fact that the first choice has more mb on the videocard change anything?

**TheMatt** · 08-09-2007, 12:50 PM

The 8400GS will be less powerful than the 8600GT no matter how much memory each has.

I have found ABS laptops to be better overall quality and both HP and Dell. Higher quality parts are less likely to fail.

angrypink · 08-10-2007, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMatt

The 8400GS will be less powerful than the 8600GT no matter how much memory each has.

I have found ABS laptops to be better overall quality and both HP and Dell. Higher quality parts are less likely to fail.

abs seems to be quite a bit above the price range that i plan to pay for a laptop, or else i would definitely get one.

**TheMatt** · 08-10-2007, 08:22 AM

Thats what you will pay for good quality. The price will probably break even because you will spend less on repairs later.

08-09-2007, 07:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
angrypink Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3 OS: xp	need video card help hey guys, i need some of your supreme knowledge here. i'm deciding between two different laptops wth different videocards and pretty much the same specifications otherwise. here are my two choices: (i bolded the major differences, including the videocards) choice one: Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit) Intel Core 2 DuoT7300 (2.00 GHz, 4 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB) 15.4" WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800) 2GB DDR2 (2 Dimm) 383MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support choice two: Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic Edition Intel Core 2 DuoT7500(2.2GHz/800Mhz FSB/4MB cache) Glossy, widescreen 15.4 inch display (1280x800) 2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT 160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM) CD / DVD writer (DVD+/-RW Drive) okay so those are the two laptops. which do you think i should get... which one will have optimum videocard-usage? i also thought should include that the computer should be able to play the sims2 on high settings. thanks for all your help in advance!

08-09-2007, 08:16 AM	#2 (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: need video card help I would choose the second one. Personally, I would wipe Vista and get XP, but if you like Vista then definitely. Not knowing the brand, though, I would be hesitant to choose one for sure. Take a look at this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834224074 ABS is one of the highest quality manufacturers IMO and that is a very good laptop. __________________ - 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

08-09-2007, 12:50 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: need video card help The 8400GS will be less powerful than the 8600GT no matter how much memory each has. I have found ABS laptops to be better overall quality and both HP and Dell. Higher quality parts are less likely to fail. __________________ - 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

08-10-2007, 08:22 AM	#6 (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: need video card help Thats what you will pay for good quality. The price will probably break even because you will spend less on repairs later. __________________ - 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