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    Posted: 07 Aug 2008 at 6:37pm
Hey, just wondering what you guys think of this. Will it be good for gaming? Certainly better than the desktop I have now at least, lol
 
Once I get settled with my new job and make some money I'll probably get an awesome gaming desktop from DSO too :)
 
System Configuration:
Chassis: Value and Power (Model: D2096)
Display: 15.4 inch WSXGA+ with Enhanced Glossy Surface (Resolution: 1680 x 1050)
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 2.40GHz (1066MHz FSB) (3MB Cache)
System Memory: 4GB DDR2 at 800MHz (Extreme-Performance)
Inputs: 3 USB 2.0 Ports / Gigabit Ethernet LAN / V.92 Modem / 3-in-1 Card Reader
Main Storage: 160GB (7200 RPM) (8MB Cache) (SATA Laptop Hard Drive) (High Performance)
Extra Storage: - No Thanks
Raid Option: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 8x / CD-Writer)
Wireless Access: 802.11 A/B/G/N Wireless LAN Module
Features: Centrino 2 Montevina Platform / Integrated Video Camera / Fingerprint Reader / Bluetooth
Outputs: HDMI 1080P / VGA Port / SPDIF Audio / Headphone / Microphone
Video Card(s): NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT 512MB
External TV Tuner: - No Thanks
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64-Bit Edition) (For Enthusiasts)
Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based)
Protection: McAfee Internet Security (Includes: AntiVirus, FireWall and AntiSpyware)
Office Suite: - No Thanks
Benchmarking: - No Thanks
Install/Test Game: - No Thanks
Carry Bag: - No Thanks
External Cooling: - No Thanks
External Keyboard: - No Thanks
External Mouse: - No Thanks
External Speakers: - No Thanks
External Storage: - No Thanks
Full Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Labor & 1 Year Parts Warranty
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They are grate portable laptops. They won't run the latest and greatest games at maximum settings, however, if you tone down the visuals, they will be perfectly fine.
 
A great choice for the budget.

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For gaming in my opinion go with the biggest screen, 15.4 inch is WAY to small for me 17 inch is awesome. Glossy however is awesome but it reflecs light on your screen so unless you playing in a shadow room, you won't like it.

Dunno your budget but always for me in a laptop I think the CPU is important since its under the heat so much and etc... so get the 2.66GHz and upgrade video card to 1GB instead of 512MB or SLI it even better lol. Thats about it.
               
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Hmm, might upgrade later to something like that, I was on a budget right now though, this was about all I could afford. But then again I'll probably be mostly playing Neverwinter Nights on it anyway, lol
 
Also, my current desktop is a AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+, 1GB DDR 400MHz, and a Radeon X800 XL 256MB... so its a step up for sure, lol


Edited by GD420 - 07 Aug 2008 at 8:02pm
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Ya for that game its fine but later for upgrades you cant upgrade screen so upgrade screen now...

Ill list upgrades you need in order of importance first


1. Screen to 17 inch
2. CPU to 2.66
3. 9800 512MB to 1GB
4. Memory Card MHZ upgrade



also if you want get more HDD, I LOVE LOVE LOVE 2 HDDs in laptops but actually for laptops I use 2HDDS with 1st HD for OS and Programs and 2nd HDD for games... and then external HDD for music/videos/etc....
               
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Ya for that game its fine but later for upgrades you cant upgrade screen so upgrade screen now...

Ill list upgrades you need in order of importance first


1. Screen to 17 inch
2. CPU to 2.66
3. 9800 512MB to 1GB
4. Memory Card MHZ upgrade



also if you want get more HDD, I LOVE LOVE LOVE 2 HDDs in laptops but actually for laptops I use 2HDDS with 1st HD for OS and Programs and 2nd HDD for games... and then external HDD for music/videos/etc....
               
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17" is like $500 more, really can't right now, I basically spent all the money I could spare on this, lol. Need money left for student loan to take from me afterall ;)
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=( I guess ya 500 bucks is a lot...maybe you can sell a kidney and blood?? =) jk jk


well 15 inch is still good, I used 15 inch with a apple macbook for world of warcraft and small non online games and it was good...
               
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Honestly, going with a 17" is great but, you will need a much more powerful laptop to compensate for the resolution jump.
 
That would result in a big jump in your budget for a main stream portable gaming laptop.
 
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ya true
               
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Originally posted by Alex

Honestly, going with a 17" is great but, you will need a much more powerful laptop to compensate for the resolution jump.
 
That would result in a big jump in your budget for a main stream portable gaming laptop.
 
Regards,
Alex


Gotta remember how different things work with laptops. When you buy the main system, you're left with fewer options to make a solid performer. I'd stick with advice from DSO on laptops. I'm sure they've thought these things through. BTW, I think that's a good solid build for your budget, since you're at your limit.


Edited by widdlecat - 08 Aug 2008 at 11:10pm
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