I have 2 friend that are both concerend about their notebooks video card for their new laptops (both HP)

Question 1: Which is better the 8600M GT OR THE 9600M GT

Question 2: which is better the HD 3200 or the GO 7150 and could they play oblivion

help

the 9600m GT is marginally better performing than the 8600m GT.

The HD 3200 is better. I'm doubtful the 7150 could spit out oblivion, but the 3200 can't do a whole lot better. It'll be really low, if anything.

ok what about the HD3400

Would fall between the 8600 and the HD 3200.

my price range is up to 750$ USD for my second friend. So I need a video card that at least can play oblivion on low at decent framerates. I found a toshiba for 750 that had a X1250 mobility and a AMD Turion Zm 70. Any suggestions

also what about the ATI mobiliy X3100 and the mobility 3100 or the mobility X1250

help

Hrm..... Integrated solutions like the X3100 or the X1250 are most likely not going to play Oblivion at anything that would be enjoyable. The $750 price range is a tough sector for people looking for systems that can play some games.

so the 3400 is my best bet?

If you want to play games, I suggest you save up some cash. $750 isn't going to buy you anything you'll be happy with.

It would certainly be better than an integrated solution, but it's still a low end dedicated card. It may be able to cope with Oblivion, but at low res and ow settings. Ideally, you'd want to get either an 8600m GT or HD2600 or 3650 if you want to play games decently.

I know that but it's not possible with the budget

That's why I say you wait a while and get some more money. A midrange card will make you much happier with your buy.

that means another year without a computer for him

quid pro quo.