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    Asus G712 -vs- Gateway FX6801 Desktop

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by MJBarnes, Jun 28, 2009.

  1. MJBarnes

    MJBarnes Notebook Geek

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    Yes, I know this is primarily an ASUS forum, but I want to pose a gaming question.

    I have a GW FX6801-01 Quadcore 8GB with a nvidia 120 1GB card. As a gaming system, would the Asus G71 provide a better gaming experience when plugged in to a 23" monitor?

    I am looking to only have 1 gaming machine and from what I have been told, the Asus would be a better machine all around. Plug in to the monitor when I am home and unplug when I am on the road...

    Or is the GW Desktop better for gaming?

    Thoughts?

    Thanks.


    Sorry, the subject should read Asus G71, NOT Asus G712. Thanks.
     
    MJBarnes, Jun 28, 2009
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  2. RedNara

    RedNara Notebook Consultant

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    Yes Asus G71 has a 9800m Gs (or was it a GT). the Asus G71GX has GTX 260m. Both of these graphic cards are way better than the 120m.
     
    RedNara, Jun 28, 2009
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  3. Red_Dragon

    Red_Dragon Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    While Asus is great you may also want to check out MSI they also give you a great bang for your buck in a more simple but elegant style.
     
    Red_Dragon, Jun 29, 2009
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