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    8700 GT in 1720

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Crimsonman, Jun 26, 2007.

  1. Crimsonman

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    Will the 8700 GT ever be put in the inspiron 1720?
     
    Crimsonman, Jun 26, 2007
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    Crystal ball reads I don't know.
     
    googol, Jun 26, 2007
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    I hope so, a 256MB 8600M GT just doesnt do it for me.
    Let's wait and hope it'll feature a 512MB 8700M.
     
    ShogunHelios, Jun 26, 2007
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    It will probally have a Go 8900 in the next update.
     
    jman888, Jun 26, 2007
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    An 8900 exists?
     
    Crimsonman, Jun 26, 2007
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    Not yet, but it would not suprise me when it does come out. Nvidia is leaving the 8700M as the top now, but at least the 8800M is in the works.
     
    mjl2142, Jun 26, 2007
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    It will. The Next refresh of parts
     
    jman888, Jun 26, 2007
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    I doubt it. They will probably keep the same options as there are now, and then add a model from the 8800M line.
     
    Redline, Jun 26, 2007
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    It seems like the obvious step forward to put the 8700M in, since it's supposed to be the successor to the 7900GS.
     
    Bona Fide, Jun 26, 2007
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    You are right, but remember that the 8700M GT is as good as the 7950GTX
     
    illmatic2609, Jun 26, 2007
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    I wouldn't be surprised if they save it for the XPS 17" SR refresh instead. I hope not, but it wouldn't surprise me at all.
     
    BigBenMD, Jun 26, 2007
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    Really? All the stuff i have read, has said is *slightly* weaker then the 7900GS...
     
    Cam_86, Jun 26, 2007
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    That's weird. Now you got me worried. :eek:

    All the stuff I have read says that the 8700M GT is basically an overclocked 7950 GTX.
     
    illmatic2609, Jun 26, 2007
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    lol why don't you guys post what you read so we can see for sure, I don't know but I'd be very happy if it turned out that the 8700 is going to be as good as the 7950, but I kinda doubt it.
     
    Abyss, Jun 26, 2007
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  15. Cam_86

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    Here
    They are talking about the desktop versions, but i am pretty sure it still applies.

    Course with driver updates, i'm sure they'll be able to squeak out a bit more power... i dont think it'll be anywhere near a 7950gtx though.
     
    Cam_86, Jun 26, 2007
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    Are there any benchmark links you have comparing the 7950gtx and 8700m?
     
    mjl2142, Jun 26, 2007
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  17. matt_h1

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    the 8600GT is the equivalent to the 7900, The 8700GT has the exact same hardware just at a higher clock and it draws more power. So people are saying 7950. The 8700 hasnt been released yet, even in pre release models so no one really knows how it will actually perform but if I had to guess I would say Hot, And a battery drainer.
     
    matt_h1, Jun 26, 2007
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