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kaka
05-15-2007, 11:53 PM
Would the 256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7600 , or 512MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7600 be compatible with DX10 and next-gen gaming?

Are these good bets for future gaming or should i wait for later technology to run games for a long period of time before upgrading?
kaka
05-15-2007, 11:59 PM
Also is 150$ worth upgrading from 256 to 512?
.Maleficus.
05-16-2007, 06:49 AM
Welcome kaka!

To answer you question, no, they aren't compatible with DX10, though they're fine for _today's_ gaming. Currently, the only DX10 compatible cards are the 8800 series. And unless you're going to be running very high resolutions when you game, the 256Mb card will be fine.
kaka
05-16-2007, 08:32 AM
What games will be requiring DX10?
simon275
05-16-2007, 08:40 AM
What games will be requiring DX10?

Games that support it some that will require it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_games_with_DirectX_10_support
The Black Pumpkin
05-16-2007, 11:38 AM
Currently, the only DX10 compatible cards are the 8800 series.

Actually, the HD2900XT has already had some actually physical in the computer reviews, although it isn't available for purchase just yet. So the cards do exist in this physical realm, final production run, too. 8) :up:
Luke122
05-16-2007, 11:41 AM
Actually, the HD2900XT has already had some actually physical in the computer reviews, although it isn't available for purchase just yet. So the cards do exist in this physical realm, final production run, too. 8) :up:

..but after reading the initial reviews and benchmarks, the 8800's destroy the 2900xt. ATI is falling behind....
The Black Pumpkin
05-16-2007, 11:45 AM
I didn't say it was better or should be chosen, I was just pointing out that the 8800 series isn't the only DX10 choice now.
Luke122
05-16-2007, 11:58 AM
I didn't say it was better or should be chosen, I was just pointing out that the 8800 series isn't the only DX10 choice now.

My bad. :)

Agreed, not the only choice.. and I'm sure ATI will pick up on that pretty fast.
kaka
05-16-2007, 12:19 PM
If i'm planning on playing DX10 games (Shadowrun in particular) and HP only offers NVIDIA 7600 on its laptops, what should i do?

Should i buy and then upgrade, or what?

That list posted, if you can't run DX10 you can't play em? Ouch..
kaka
05-16-2007, 12:21 PM
Also you said the 8800 series? They only offer up to 8600 on laptops at the moment..
Spawn-Inc
05-16-2007, 01:08 PM
so just get a desktop, why would you want to game on a laptop anyway.
.Maleficus.
05-16-2007, 01:36 PM
Also you said the 8800 series? They only offer up to 8600 on laptops at the moment..
Ah, my bad, it's the 8*** series. 8600 is DX10 compatible. But like others have said, unless you need serious gaming on the go, you'll get way more performance on a desktop. And you can't really upgrade a laptop. Or I've never heard of it at least.