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    256MB nVIDIA Quadro FX 570M in T61?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by the_penguin, Nov 6, 2007.

  1. the_penguin

    the_penguin Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm considering the T61p 6459A12 with the following specifications-

    Intel® Core 2 Duo T7500 2.2GHz
    2 GB RAM
    160 GB
    15.4" 1680x1050
    256MB nVIDIA Quadro FX 570M
    Windows Vista Ultimate

    Is the Quadro FX 570M a good card? Could I play the latest games on it at the native resolution? Would it work with these games (as it's a Quadro card)?

    Thanks.
     
    the_penguin, Nov 6, 2007
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  2. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    yes, it is one of the most powerful GPUs for 15'' notebook right now. And I think It should play games just fine, with the right driver....
     
    Han Bao Quan, Nov 6, 2007
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  3. Mark

    Mark Desktop Debugger

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    I was playing Team Fortress 2 the other day on mostly high setting....no AA at 1680 x 1050 and it was doing well. This was with non gaming drivers.

    Put gaming drivers on and you have yourself an 8600GT. :)
     
    Mark, Nov 6, 2007
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  4. the_penguin

    the_penguin Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the replies.

    Are gaming drivers available?
     
    the_penguin, Nov 6, 2007
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  5. MarkoD

    MarkoD Notebook Guru

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    MarkoD, Nov 6, 2007
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    philfna Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    Yes gaming drivers are readily available, but beware of the idea that Lenovo put in the most STABLE drivers for their product -- primary difference. That being said many people are playing with the gaming drivers with little or no problems.
     
    philfna, Nov 6, 2007
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    Fade To Black The Bad Ass

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    I tend not to agree here. Lenovo just put some drivers, not the best.
     
    Fade To Black, Nov 6, 2007
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    It is one of the best cards out right now
     
    gridtalker, Nov 6, 2007
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