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    Posted: 12 Jun 2010 at 2:51pm
Hey every1 this is my first post/topic, i have been interested in getting a new computer for a while.  My main uses for this computer are:
1st Gaming
2nd Web Browsing
3rd Homework

I decided to go with a laptop rather than desktop because of college, as i will need to use it in class for notes and homework.  But I am getting a new computer because of gaming and that is my primary concern.  My budget is $2500usd Tops.  Here is what i have come up with and i was looking for some guidance.

The ticket Number is 414099

I also had one question that someone might be able to help me with.  I was curious if it was possible to put the WD VelociRaptor WD6000HLHX 600gb HDD in instead of the two WD 320Gb 7200rpm with a Raid 0 Config.  My question is if its cost effective and performance effective

Big Thanks in advance! (i'm just became interested in computers a few months ago so i'm any help is much appreciated!!)

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Here is the copy. (took me a while before i figured it out)

Chassis: Digital Storm x17 8760 (Weight: 8.35 LBS)
Display: 17.3 inch HD+ LED Display with Enhanced Super Glossy Surface (Resolution: 1920 x 1080)
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i7-720QM Clarksfield 1.6GHz (6MB Cache) (Quad Core)
System Memory: 4GB DDR3 at 1333MHz (Extreme-Performance) (NOTE: Requires i7-720QM or Higher Processor)
Inputs: USB 2.0 Ports / Gigabit Ethernet LAN / V.92 Modem / 1394 FireWire / 7-in-1 Card Reader / eSATA
Main Storage: 320GB (7200 RPM) (16MB Cache) (SATA Laptop Hard Drive)
Extra Storage: 320GB (7200 RPM) (16MB Cache) (SATA Laptop Hard Drive)
Raid Options: Configure HDD Set 1 to a Raid 0 Config - Stripe Performance (Requires Two HDDs)
Optical Drive: DVD/CD 8x Multi-Drive (Writes and Reads DVDs, CDs)
Wireless Access: Intel 6300AGN 802.11 A/B/G/N Wireless LAN Module
Features: Integrated Video Camera / Bluetooth
Outputs: HDMI 1080P / DVI Port / SPDIF Audio / Headphone / Microphone
Video Card(s): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285M 1GB
External TV Tuner: - No Thanks
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-Bit Edition)
Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based)
Protection: - No Thanks
Office Suite: Microsoft Office 2010 Home and Student (Full Retail Box Packaging)
Benchmarking: - No Thanks
Install/Test Game: FREE: Hot-selling game with a NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 or above graphics card
Carry Bag: Standard Carrying Bag
External Cooling: - No Thanks
External Keyboard: - No Thanks
External Mouse: Razer Lachesis Gaming Mouse (High-Speed Gaming Grade)
External Speakers: - No Thanks
External Storage: - No Thanks
Full Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Labor & 1 Year Parts Warranty
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ehh.....one laptop to consider...

http://www.amazon.com/Republic-Gamers-G73JH-A2-17-Inch-Gaming/dp/B0036ZE6SS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1276375266&sr=8-1

Asus G73JH. Best bang for the buck hands down.
Not customizable, well it is on xoticpc.com, not to promote them (DS's warranty is a LOT more extendable over asus's and xotic's), but it's another option
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Originally posted by BrosephYung

I also had one question that someone might be able to help me with.  I was curious if it was possible to put the WD VelociRaptor WD6000HLHX 600gb HDD in instead of the two WD 320Gb 7200rpm with a Raid 0 Config.  My question is if its cost effective and performance effective

Hiss! Hiss! Stay far away.

Never never never bother with VelociRaptor HDDs. A 1TB 7200RPM 32MB drive has quite literately 90% of the speed of the fastest VelociRaptors, while also having way more space and being way less expensive. You'll never notice the difference between the two and they both pale so much compared to SSDs it is silly.

For the price of a 600GB Velociraptor you can get an 80GB Intel SSD for OS/apps/games and a 1TB 32MB HDD for everything else, which is a much faster setup and almost twice the storage space.
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Posts: 2312 		  Quote ablahblah Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 12 Jun 2010 at 5:35pm
Velociraptors, the 1TB 2.5" HDD made by WD, and most high RPM 2.5" HDDs will not fit into a laptop. Laptops use drives with a 9.5 height specification, those high-perf drives are usually 12 or so to accommodate that kind of beef.

Best bet? Wait till the Seagate Momentus XT's hit.

And yeah, velociraptor's aren't really worth it, I pretty much ordered the worst combo'd computer out there, so I know Smile What? I was 13 at that time with no computer knowledge. Hell, I didn't even know there was a DS forum Smile

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Edited by ablahblah - 12 Jun 2010 at 5:37pm
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Is it worth putting in two 320gb HDD's? would i notice a difference if i just put in 1 500gb 7200 HDD?  Also does DS overclock laptop CPU's?
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