New computer question

Dan0859 · 12-27-06, 06:44 AM

I'm looking at buying a new computer (a notebook, by necessity), and found a couple refurbished ones at Dell. Both will obviously run the game, but I don't understand the difference in the video cards. Will there be any substantial difference between the two machines? Your comments and suggestions are appreciated. Specs are as follows:

1. Latitude - Intel Core 2 Duo – 2330, Windows XP Pro, 15.4 screen, 100 GB EIDE Hard Drive (7200 RPM), 2000 meg RAM, DVD/RW, 512MB NVIDIA Quadro NVS 120M TurboCache, Bluetooth Wireless Card;3945 802.11a/g Wireless Mini Card, $1809.

2. XPS - Intel Core Duo – 2200, Windows XP Home, 17 screen, 100 GB EIDE Hard Drive (7200 RPM), 2000 meg RAM, DVD/RW, 512MB NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 GTX, Bluetooth Wireless Card;Intel Pro Wireless 3945, $2,149.00, XPS

Thanks,
Dan

Dowly · 12-27-06, 06:47 AM

The GF7900GTX is one of the latests DX9 cards from Nvidia, I own a GF7800GTX and it runs the game very smoothly.

HunterICX · 12-27-06, 06:58 AM

the Nvidia quadro is more ment for Business purposes

the 7900GTX is for Gaming perfomance

if you are going to use the notebook for gaming purposes.
get the 7900GTX

HunterICX

JCWolf · 12-27-06, 06:58 AM

You can also take in mind that if you get a SLI based Motherbord,
you can get To equal Graphic cards working in paralel at the same time,
And it is the Most at this times...

codmander · 12-27-06, 08:02 AM

ummm! dude I am 50 years old and have trouble seeing the dails in sh3 how AM I suppose to read that

NightCrawler · 12-27-06, 09:11 AM

Dont buy it on Dell site, you will have a bunch of software, even you dont need too...

take this site and build ya own game-station...
http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/

It's cheaper, faster, and no preloaded things....
Take a look, you might be interessed...

GT182 · 12-27-06, 09:25 AM

Merry Christmas Dan. Haven't check my email in a few days so I hope the "package" got there ok.

Get a laptop with the largest screen you can. Stay away from the 15" screens..... you'll go blind tying to play. LOL

Jimbuna · 12-27-06, 09:53 AM

Dowly and Hunter are bang on the money...option 2 is the only one for gaming purposes

12-27-06, 06:44 AM	#1
Dan0859 Watch Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 22 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	New computer question I'm looking at buying a new computer (a notebook, by necessity), and found a couple refurbished ones at Dell. Both will obviously run the game, but I don't understand the difference in the video cards. Will there be any substantial difference between the two machines? Your comments and suggestions are appreciated. Specs are as follows: 1. Latitude - Intel Core 2 Duo – 2330, Windows XP Pro, 15.4 screen, 100 GB EIDE Hard Drive (7200 RPM), 2000 meg RAM, DVD/RW, 512MB NVIDIA Quadro NVS 120M TurboCache, Bluetooth Wireless Card;3945 802.11a/g Wireless Mini Card, $1809. 2. XPS - Intel Core Duo – 2200, Windows XP Home, 17 screen, 100 GB EIDE Hard Drive (7200 RPM), 2000 meg RAM, DVD/RW, 512MB NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 GTX, Bluetooth Wireless Card;Intel Pro Wireless 3945, $2,149.00, XPS Thanks, Dan Last edited by Gizzmoe; 12-27-06 at 08:16 AM. Reason: Changed font color and size

12-27-06, 06:58 AM	#3
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	the Nvidia quadro is more ment for Business purposes the 7900GTX is for Gaming perfomance if you are going to use the notebook for gaming purposes. get the 7900GTX HunterICX __________________

12-27-06, 06:58 AM	#4
JCWolf Admiral Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Spain , Crossing Gibraltar! Posts: 2,292 Downloads: 202 Uploads: 1	You can also take in mind that if you get a SLI based Motherbord, you can get To equal Graphic cards working in paralel at the same time, And it is the Most at this times... __________________ JCWolf Mediafire SHIII Page User name : JCWolf Password : stefre@jcm

12-27-06, 09:11 AM	#6
NightCrawler Engineer Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: FLA USA Posts: 217 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Here a link to costumize ya notebook/laptop Dont buy it on Dell site, you will have a bunch of software, even you dont need too... take this site and build ya own game-station... http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/ It's cheaper, faster, and no preloaded things.... Take a look, you might be interessed...

12-27-06, 09:25 AM	#7
GT182 Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Castle of Delaware Posts: 3,231 Downloads: 658 Uploads: 0	Merry Christmas Dan. Haven't check my email in a few days so I hope the "package" got there ok. Get a laptop with the largest screen you can. Stay away from the 15" screens..... you'll go blind tying to play. LOL __________________ Gary No Borders, No Language, No Culture =s No Country I'm a Deplorable, and proud of it.

12-27-06, 06:47 AM	#2
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	The GF7900GTX is one of the latests DX9 cards from Nvidia, I own a GF7800GTX and it runs the game very smoothly.

12-27-06, 08:02 AM	#5
codmander Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: cape cod mass. Posts: 678 Downloads: 59 Uploads: 0	ummm! dude I am 50 years old and have trouble seeing the dails in sh3 how AM I suppose to read that

12-27-06, 09:53 AM	#8
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,483 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Dowly and Hunter are bang on the money...option 2 is the only one for gaming purposes __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!