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I am buying a laptop help please dont want to waste my money.
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megs8888
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20. October 2007 @ 01:33 |
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I am about to make a 4 grand plus outlay for a gaming notebook so far I have been looking at the Dell M1730 Quote and Specs attached being a newbie to all the jargon with Notebooks I am after some help.
1. Is this a good system ( refer specs below)??
2. Im not worried about weight size etc.
2. Want reliability!!
3. Have to play new CRYSIS pc game amongst others, but the game minimum requirements are 3.0ghz processor, so does that mean the dell $4000 NB with my specs (below) wont play it???!!!!.
3. Can the procesor be overclocked??!! HOW?? DOES it harm the system??
4. Have 4500 budget!
5. Any suggestions on other Laptops.
6. Basically if i spend 4500 i want to be able to play all latest games etc.
7. EPP coupons that dell offer any ideas where I can find out who is a member ie which companys government etc. Thanks for all your help ill await your advice with enthusiasm.
1 Q541019N Q541019N - Dell XPS M1730 Notebook 1 3,827.00 3,827.00
HU867 -Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T7700 1
BRM-051 -2.4GHz, 4MB Cache, 800 MHz FSB 1
DX476 -Label (Dual Core & Intel Wireless) 1
FOS-I501 -Genuine Windows Vista(R) Home Premium - with 1
AERO experience
FY892 -System Driver DVD Kit 1
CW774 -Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Software Driver 1
UN078 -Vista(R) HTML Guide Included 1
XM544 -Dell(TM) PC-Restore Included 1
DMN-025 -PC Restore will occupy some HDD capacity. 1
DMN-026 -The capacity varies with preloaded material 1
and operating environment.
WX790 -Dell(TM) Wireless 355 Bluetooth Module 1
DT-L-NOT-506 -Free Upgrade Bluetooth WirelessHeadset 1
DT-L-MOU-502 -Free Bluetooth Travel Mouse 1
WX548 -17.0" UltraSharp(TM) Widescreen WUXGA (1920x 1
1200) TFT Display with TrueLife(TM)
RR009 -Sapphire Blue LCD display with Integrated 2. 1
0 mega pixel web cam
TC714 -4GB (2x2GB) 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM 1
UU020 -200GB SATA 7200RPM Performance Hard Drive 1
PK017 -200GB SATA 7200RPM Performance 2nd Hard Driv 1
e
CU030 -Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Combination Drive with 1
dual layer write capabilities
XM387 -Roxio Creator 9.0 1
HR105 -Dual NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) 8700M GT graphics 1
with NVIDIA SLI Technology
FT348 -Base Assembly (Discrete) 1
GW010 -DVI to HDMI Cable 1
BSC-012 -Integrated Stereo Sound 1
YY220 -Intel(R) 4965AGN Wireless-N Mini-Card 1
XG509 -9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery 1
YR201 -Dell(TM) XPS M1730 Nylon Backpack 1
WX695 -230W Primary AC Adapter 1
0F642 -Power Cord, 2m, 250V AUS (Australia, New Zea 1
land)
FW442 -Dell(TM) Bluetooth Travel Mouse 1
WY896 -Dell Bluetooth Wireless Headset 1
HU144 -AGEIA PhysX Mobile Technology(TM) 1
RX386 -Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter Software 1
PN175 -Microsoft(R) Works 8.5 (Does Not Include Mic 1
rosoft(R) Office 2003/2007 Software)
BSW-D041 -OEM-Word Processor/Spreadsheet/Database/Cale 1
ndar/Powerpoint viewer/Email Tools
CM196 -McAfee(R) Security Center(TM) - 15 Months OE 1
M (English)
PACK-CL-CARE3 -Dell Care Premium 1
WXPH113-INX -3 Years Priority PC User 24x7 Support (Round 1
-The-Clock Technical Assistance)
WXPV113-INX(1) -3 Years Complete Cover Accidental Damage Pro 1
tection
WXPN913-IN -3 Yrs Value Night & Weekend Onsite Service ( 1
M-F:0800-2100, Sat-Sun:0900-1700)
BRM-005 -1 ExpressCard Slot, (DOES NOT SUPPORT PCMCIA 1
CARDS)
BMC-011 -8-in-1 media card reader 1
RW477 -Dell Backlit Keyboard with Touchpad and 10-n 1
umeric key
BNC-017 -Integrated Fast Ethernet 10/100/1000 1
BOT-500 -LightFX perimeter lighting 1
BDI-500 -Logitech GamePanel 1
MR589 -Dell(TM) Media Direct 1
DMN-048 -Approx. 2.0GB of HDD space will be allocated 1
to Dell Media Direct.
BMC-003 -NO 56K MODEM
FU690 -Binder KIT 1
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20. October 2007 @ 07:49 |
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1. Yes
2. That's not a question
2. That's the second number two. Dell Laptops are well made, so you'll probably be fine. to be on the safe side get an on site warranty
3. The 8700M will be able to play crysis, but not at particularly high detail levels.
3. (Another number 3!) Laptops are usually not worth overclocking, they are too sensitive to heat. That CPU's fast enough, leave it as it is. You'll be able to run crysis with a CPU les than 3Ghz, simply because that processor's much faster than the 3Ghz chips of old.
4. That's not a question
5. If I was to recommend a high grade laptop, it would be a Dell XPS, but for that money can't you get one with a mobile 8800?
6. That's also not a question, but yes, that laptop will be able to play any current game relatively well.
7. Can't help you there, I'm afraid.
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dragnandy
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20. October 2007 @ 21:40 |
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that seems like a great laptop, XPS are very good. the only thing id upgrade or look at is the graphics card. a laptop with 3.0ghz and 4gb memory, id expect something like an 8800gtx or something. but the 8700 isnt bad.
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20. October 2007 @ 21:58 |
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laptops cant have a 8800gtx... Not even a mobile version of it yet. The 8700 I think is the highest you can go.
As sam said, that laptop wont be able to play crysis on max perfectly. According to Cevat Yerli, you need a 8800GTX, not a 8700.
Btw, thats a kickass laptop, but you could get a desktop with better parts (by dell) for about the same price, since you said you didnt care about mobility.
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20. October 2007 @ 22:17 |
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Ah well if you don't care about mobility, get a desktop. Far more powerful for the same price.
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pernal
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20. October 2007 @ 22:47 |
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@megs8888 ,
Have you looked at Alienware Laptops ?
You can even get SLI graphics, Raid/Optional hard drives(With different sizes,rpm's, caches)
You can get the option of XP PRO AND XP MEDIA CENTER(Don't have to go with VISTA).
Burn On,
Russell
PS. If I had that kind of money to spend - I would build my self a Bad*ss destop and still have some money to buy a nice laptop that has a decent deticated video card. I am sticking with XP till something decent comes buy(No Vista for me).
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20. October 2007 @ 23:21 |
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Quote:
Have you looked at Alienware Laptops ?
You can even get SLI graphics, Raid/Optional hard drives(With different sizes,rpm's, caches)
You can get the option of XP PRO AND XP MEDIA CENTER(Don't have to go with VISTA).
I disagree. Alinware laptops, or just about everything they sell is way overpriced. If you decide to go with a desktop, you can build one thats way better than a alienware, for half the price.
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megs8888
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20. October 2007 @ 23:44 |
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Hi Guys sorry for the misunderstanding, I do need mobility otherwise I would buy a desktop I work away for extended periods and need a laptop, but I want one that will play crisis when released!!! and the newer games etc no point spending 4 or 5 grand on something thats not going to play the new games to the max any other idea???? MUST BE A LAPTOP!!
Also alienware is it available in OZ
Ive heard a few other people mention the nvidia 8700 not being as good any others that will do the job or custom made laptop companys??
thanks all for your help I am buying soon and want to know what is best :)
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20. October 2007 @ 23:52 |
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Loads of laptops can play Crysis, but not at high settings. For that you'll either need a desktop PC, or an Alienware.
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