Is it possible to get a sub $400 NOTEBOOK with decent graphics?

[HeXploiT]

I don't know much about the videocards they put in notebooks these days.
I'd like to find a notebook that has graphics in the power range of a 6600GT & Dx9c for < $400. Does this sound unreasonable?
Any tips on where to look(aside from ebay) and what graphics chipsets to be looking out for in the notebook arena?

 

[Rottie]

Not sure but you can find more info if you can visit at Notebook Review

 

[Oil]

If you are looking for a new laptop, it will be next to impossible to find one for $400 and a decent GPU

 

[JTsyo]

I haven't seen anything with a stand alone video card under $400. The best deals I've found have been the Dell Vostros laptops.

 

[DaveSimmons]

Buying new for $400-500 you get slow, weak, shared-memory motherboard graphics, intel 3100 or ATI -?-. Comparable to an nv 6100 - 6200 at best, and nowhere near a 6600GT.

I haven't checked how an nvidia 8400 go or radeon x1400 compares to a 6600GT in dx9, but those are what you can get in the $600-700 range.

 

[HeXploiT]

Definitely not looking at new. Can't afford it.
That notebook review page was quite helpful.
Specifically. http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=2757

So it looks like
ATI X300 = nVidia 6200
ATI X1300 = nVidia 7300

Possibly one of these...

ATI X600 = nVidia 6400
ATI X1400 = nVidia 7400

and the more expensive cards...

ATI X700 = nVidia 6600
ATI X1600 = nVidia 7600

Definetely won't be getting anything with shared memory. This needs to play TF:2 and other LAN games.

 

[Dexion]

You are reading a dated article, the prices and performance is slightly different from about a year ago. You can most likely purchase something used/oldre tech for close to your maximal budget, yet somewhat powerful dedicated gfx card.

 

[Scouzer]

try an asus z70va... x700 and cheap if you can find one

 

[wwswimming]

the day after Christmas, and at some closing CompUSA
stores, it will be, or is.

 

[Parasitic]

I thought everyone says X3100 is roughly 30~40% faster than GMA950?

 

[JustaGeek]

Originally posted by: Perry404
I don't know much about the videocards they put in notebooks these days.
I'd like to find a notebook that has graphics in the power range of a 6600GT & Dx9c for < $400. Does this sound unreasonable?
Any tips on where to look(aside from ebay) and what graphics chipsets to be looking out for in the notebook arena?

Be prepared to spend at least $700 - $800 + tax on a laptop with a dedicated graphics card.

 

[DaveSimmons]

Originally posted by: Parasitic
I thought everyone says X3100 is roughly 30~40% faster than GMA950?

Still very weak, 20-30 fps at 800x600 low quality on games from a couple of years ago.
My name is x3100, fear my power!

 

[HeXploiT]

Criminies. I tried the GMA950 and it did play games but I need better. I want to be able to play CS:S @ 1024x768 2xaa 30fps. Maybe I'll look into some older notebooks with the 9700 cards. Think I'll take my time on this one. Christmas/after Christmas sales might be the best bet.