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    dell's 8600 gt vs hp's 8600 gs???

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by zfactor, Sep 11, 2007.

  1. zfactor

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    okay i know the gt normally would blow away the gs version BUT... i also know that dell cripples the gt version by clocking it somewhere around 4xxmhz instead of the normal speed it should be...

    i am currently considering sending back the 1520 when i get it and ordering a 9500 hp instead but i know it only comes with the 8600gs, which should clock pretty close to where dell has the gt clocked correct?? or will the dell card still perform better... for less than 200$ difference i can get dual hd's, a ultra bright screen (2 lights from what im told), and fingerprint reader... i really am still kinda kicking myself for not getting a 17" to begin with so i am strongly considering this..

    opinions please.. i dont use this primarily for gaming but i do want to play when i decide to.. thanks in advance... i dont know to much about the hp's currently thus the reason im asking..
     
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    The Dell card will still perform significantly better.
     
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    now wait am i wrong ... some web site show the gs as the faster card and others show the gt as the faster card wtf??? which should be faster and still looking for an answer to the above question as well.. thanks
     
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    The GT is the more powerful card, while the GS is the higher clocked card. That should be the same on all sites.
     
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    okay then what makes the gt more powerful..twice the stream procc?? just curious here thanks again
     
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    It has twice the number of stream processors.
     
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