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    IFL90- Which video mem 256 or 512mb? to buy

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by ktrones, Jan 17, 2008.

  1. ktrones

    ktrones Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is the 512mb video worth the extra dollars or would the memory be a waste due to lack of the pipelines and bandwidth? TY ktrones
     
    ktrones, Jan 17, 2008
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    vashts121 Notebook Evangelist

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    It doesn't really matter if it's 512 because I've read on multiple forums that all 512 can't be utilized. And anyways, with the 256mb version, you have a chance of it being a GDDR3 version (the good version) while the 512 is the DDR2 version.
     
    vashts121, Jan 18, 2008
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    Syntax Error Notebook Deity

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    Believe me, if it was discovered that the 256MB versions can be GDDR3, we'd know. ;)

    As far as we all know, all the versions are the DDR2 8600M GT. :(
     
    Syntax Error, Jan 18, 2008
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