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 Bloober Level: 47 Posts: 390/444 EXP: 740580 Next: 25623 Since: 03-20-07 Last post: 5448 days Last view: 5839 days |
For all four of you who read this thread, I think I'm gonna get this Ares laptop by Vigor Computing.
I've heard nothing but good things about them, they seem to know what they're talking about, and the price is reasonable. |
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Bloober Level: 47 Posts: 391/444 EXP: 740580 Next: 25623 Since: 03-20-07 Last post: 5448 days Last view: 5839 days |
Posted by CGX The options I chose: -Processor: Intel Dual Core T7700 (2.4 GHz, 800MHz FSB, 4MB Cache) -RAM: 4GB DDR2 667MHz Memory (2 sticks x 2GB) -1GB Intel Turbo Memory (No clue how much this really helps, but it's cheap so why not?) -Hard drive: 100GB 7200RPM -Video Card: nVidia GeForce Go 8600M GT (512MB, DDR2 16x PCI, Direct X 10 ready) -Soundcard: Creative Labs xMod -64 bit Windows Vista Home Premium, to make full use of that last GB of ram Plus some other random options (Bluetooth enabled, better wireless card, ect) All comes out to $1932.00 USD. Probably just shy of $2000 after shipping. The video card that comes with it is actually too new to be on that notebook benchmark chart you linked. |
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Bloober Level: 47 Posts: 392/444 EXP: 740580 Next: 25623 Since: 03-20-07 Last post: 5448 days Last view: 5839 days |
Posted by Grey Megatron ...? I thought it was way underpriced, to be honest. Name brand laptops with even inferior specs cost at least a few hundred more. I've seen wholly inferior laptops going for $2500 and up. EDIT: I just priced out a slightly inferior Alienware laptop (2.33GHz processor instead of 2.4). Came out to $2800. Definitely seems like I'm saving money. |
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Bloober Level: 47 Posts: 393/444 EXP: 740580 Next: 25623 Since: 03-20-07 Last post: 5448 days Last view: 5839 days |
Posted by chungy I'm sorta thinking that too; I can make shit fit on 100GB, it just might be a little cramped sometimes. I'm only using 80 right now, so it's still an upgrade for me. I can get a bigger size, but not without dropping down to 5400 RPMs. |
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Bloober Level: 47 Posts: 396/444 EXP: 740580 Next: 25623 Since: 03-20-07 Last post: 5448 days Last view: 5839 days |
Posted by CrimsonGX Actually, I haven't ordered yet, and I don't think I'm getting turbo memory now. I've read several reports that say that it has no visible effect, and even some where it slowed down the hard drive. In the meantime, they started offering 160GB 7200RPM hard drives on the models I'm looking at, so I've picked up that upgrade. I'm trying to decide between getting the normal or pro version right now. The normal version with my config has a 2.4GHz dual processor, for a total of 4.8GHz of processing, and motherboard chip set with 800MHz front side bus. The pro version costs $250 more when maxed out, but has a 2.67 dual processor (total .54GHz more) but only a 533MHz front side bus. I'm thinking the normal is the way to go, because of more front side bus and less money, but I really do want to have the best computer possible. I know I'm a pussy for not ordering yet. I'm just really nervous about spending 2 grand on something, and want to make sure it's absolutely perfect before I drop that kind of cash. |
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Bloober Level: 47 Posts: 397/444 EXP: 740580 Next: 25623 Since: 03-20-07 Last post: 5448 days Last view: 5839 days |
Posted by cory21391 FORD IS SUPERIOR DODGE SUX STFU |
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Bloober Level: 47 Posts: 399/444 EXP: 740580 Next: 25623 Since: 03-20-07 Last post: 5448 days Last view: 5839 days |
Posted by Legion Just change the extension to the proper one and it should work. |
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Bloober Level: 47 Posts: 401/444 EXP: 740580 Next: 25623 Since: 03-20-07 Last post: 5448 days Last view: 5839 days |
Well, I actually still haven't ordered; some new things came to my attention that made me hesitate. I actually found a new brand of laptop that I'm gonna order tonight, however. The site says it ships in 3-5 days, so I'll give a full review later.
Why I chose to wait and learn more: It turns out that most laptops made by brand-name companies are just "re-brands" of other laptops. What I mean by this is that a company like Dell will buy a barebones laptop shell from another company, which they fill with parts from other companies (Intel, AMD, nVidia, ect.), put a big "DELL" sticker on, and sell as their own laptop. The general effect is that if you take, say, an HP and a Dell made from the same laptop shell, and put the same parts in it, you actually have THE same computer, only with a different name across the back. The bad news is that by establishing a brand name, companies like Dell have been able to resell these for huge profit. Dell could sell laptops for tons more than a "Witeasprinwow brand" laptop, simply because people trust anything with the word Dell on it. The good news is that there are some smaller companies that are starting to make business by buying these shells and selling them without "re-branding" them. This way you avoid the huge markup. The Compal laptop I've decided on is one of these. I'm gonna pick up this Compal FL90 Notebook with some decent specs: -Intel 2.2GHz Duo /w 800MHz FSB and 4MB Cache -nVidia GeForce 8600GT /w 512MB -Matted screen -160GB 5200RPM SATA Hard Drive. It turns out that 160GB 5200RPM is actually faster on average than a 100GB 7200RPM, because they share the same physical space but the 160GB packs information closer. Therefore, on average the 160GB will have less distance to spin, which makes it faster even though it spins slower. -Wireless network card -I'm not having them send me any RAM in the machine because they overcharge for 667MHz memory when I have an 800MHz FSB on the processor; instead I'm getting some cheaper 800MHz memory on newegg and installing it myself. Since I'm gonna run a 32-bit OS, I've decided to downgrade to 3GB of memory; it still should be enough to run most everything. -Again, I'm not having them install an OS. I have a Windows XP CD around here that I'll use. The total for the laptop and the memory sticks is going to be about $1430 USD, which is a fucking GREAT deal as far as I have seen. I've done some research on the site and it seems reliable. I'll let you guys know how it works out. |
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Bloober Level: 47 Posts: 402/444 EXP: 740580 Next: 25623 Since: 03-20-07 Last post: 5448 days Last view: 5839 days |
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Bloober Level: 47 Posts: 403/444 EXP: 740580 Next: 25623 Since: 03-20-07 Last post: 5448 days Last view: 5839 days |
.........HELLO....................... |
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Bloober Level: 47 Posts: 404/444 EXP: 740580 Next: 25623 Since: 03-20-07 Last post: 5448 days Last view: 5839 days |
First off, what motherboard are you using that only supports 333MHz? :p
But to expand what blackhole said, it depends on what's limiting you. If you can write/read data there fast enough to keep up with your program, then more speed won't actually change anything. If you have enough storage to store everything that needs to be stored, then more storage won't actually change anything. For 2.5gb, if you're running XP, you probably have enough storage. The max a 32-bit system can "use" is 2.8gb anyways, and the only way to get around that is to upgrade to Vista. (or even worse, use the abominable XP64) If you want to make your RAM any faster, at this point you'd have to get a strip with a faster speed, which means you'd have to get a new motherboard and processor with a FSB that can accept that kind of speed... Really, at that point, might as well upgrade your whole system. |
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Bloober Level: 47 Posts: 405/444 EXP: 740580 Next: 25623 Since: 03-20-07 Last post: 5448 days Last view: 5839 days |
Posted by NightKevPosted by ZemI don't want to know what Microsoft thinks of their own product (I bet they said WinME was the best OS ever at one time) As though every OS company hasn't? Anyways, XP64 is just XP running in 64-bits, allowing more RAM to be used by the computer. The problem is that it didn't really have a great 32-bit compatibility mode, meaning you could only run 64-bit programs. And since nobody had ever heard of XP64, that means you could run jack shit. |
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Bloober Level: 47 Posts: 407/444 EXP: 740580 Next: 25623 Since: 03-20-07 Last post: 5448 days Last view: 5839 days |
if member(acmlmboard){
if outside{ go(indoors); } if indoors{ eat(cheetos); } } |
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Bloober Level: 47 Posts: 408/444 EXP: 740580 Next: 25623 Since: 03-20-07 Last post: 5448 days Last view: 5839 days |
Posted by Legion When I really need to wake up I use Baby's First Coffin by The Dillinger Escape Plan. Make the song start from the beginning as soon as my alarm goes off. The first time I did that I seriously thought I was going to die. I honestly thought I was in a warzone or something. |
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Bloober Level: 47 Posts: 409/444 EXP: 740580 Next: 25623 Since: 03-20-07 Last post: 5448 days Last view: 5839 days |
Long story short:
Got it yesterday, using it right now. It is all sorts of win. Would recommend to anyone. Fingerprint reader is actually really cool, I can just swipe my finger to log into websites instead of having to type in my password. |
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Bloober Level: 47 Posts: 410/444 EXP: 740580 Next: 25623 Since: 03-20-07 Last post: 5448 days Last view: 5839 days |
Posted by Ailure I've spent some more time with the computer, so I'll say a little more now. You're right about the biometrics. When I heard about it I thought it would be great for security, but it's more of a convenience thing. You can swipe it at a website or at the Windows logon screen in order to avoid having to mess with passwords. You can also register all 10 of your fingers with the biometrics, so you don't really have to worry about losing your one "password finger." Of course if your hands get totally fucked up then you're SOL, but in that case you probably won't be using a laptop anyways. The screen is really, really nice. It's a lot wider than it looked in the demos. I got the matte screen and it looks great from every angle. The laptop has no hook to keep it closed, but the hinges are very sturdy and keep the thing shut. It also doesn't flop around once you've opened it. The con is that it takes two hands to open the laptop. I've read people who said the keyboard is overly flexy, but the only keys I noticed any slack in are the function (F#) keys. It's a little on the heavy side (9 pounds), but it's the price you pay for a laptop that isn't just a word processor. I installed the RAM myself. It was easy as hell. Two screws to undo and then a minute clipping both boards in and I was done. I had it shipped with no OS. The BIOS was already set up for me, and installing XP went smoothly. The touchpad is really great, but I wish there was an option to turn it off. It can sorta get in the way while playing games; accidentally tapping on it with your palm is the same as a left-click, which means you will accidentally fire a shot or whatever in your game. I think I can learn to avoid it, though. I got the N-compatible wireless card. Thing seems great so far, I'm getting speeds I'm used to on a desktop wirelessly. The speakers are OK, nothing to write home about. It lacks any dedicated media keys but you can use the function key to use some. The function key is sort of awkwardly placed; they squeezed it to the left of the left ctrl key, making it the bottom left key. For a while I was hitting it when I meant to hit ctrl. I haven't messed with the webcam yet. The whole laptop is solid and seems like it was put together well. Performance-wise it seems great, but this is coming from someone who is upgrading from a 1.8GHz single core, so I might just be green with the latest technology. It runs Counter Strike: Source at a constant 60FPS with almost all the options maxed out, regardless of how much action is on screen. Portal with similar settings runs at about 30FPS, but I think this is just a semantical difference as the motion is just as fluid. Team Fortress 2 also runs almost maxed out without a hitch. This was all ran at 1280 x 800 resolution. The limiting factor seems to be the graphics card. It's a nVidia GeForce 8600GT with 512MB, and is DX10 compatible, which is all great. However, the weakness of the card seems to be that it only comes clocked at 400MHz. I haven't touched mine yet, but I've heard that the highest "stable" speed they could get out of it is 545MHz. With a 2.4GHz dual core processor, it seems that if you want to overclock anything it's the video card. I have slight worries about heat while overclocking this thing. The bottom of it gets warm but not really hot. Other areas are noticably warmer, especially the spot where I tend to rest my hand for the WSAD keys. (Note: Not unbearbly hot, just warmer.) I think I'm gonna pick up a cooling plate for this thing to sit on before I mess with overclocking. |
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Bloober Level: 47 Posts: 411/444 EXP: 740580 Next: 25623 Since: 03-20-07 Last post: 5448 days Last view: 5839 days |
Downloaded it today.
Portal and TF2 are awesome. Haven't tried the new Half-Life episode yet, HL2 was way to much vehicle driving for me. |
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Bloober Level: 47 Posts: 412/444 EXP: 740580 Next: 25623 Since: 03-20-07 Last post: 5448 days Last view: 5839 days |
I need more socks.
Seriously. |
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Bloober Level: 47 Posts: 413/444 EXP: 740580 Next: 25623 Since: 03-20-07 Last post: 5448 days Last view: 5839 days |
We're on an adventure!
We're on an adventure! You're not on an adventure! You're not on an adventure, 'Cause you're sitting on your couch like a loser! Smash your computer and have adventures! |
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Bloober Level: 47 Posts: 414/444 EXP: 740580 Next: 25623 Since: 03-20-07 Last post: 5448 days Last view: 5839 days |
I guess nobody here watches wondershowzen
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Talk about overpriced.
