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    Posted: 10 Jan 2009 at 1:13pm
Hello Everyone.
 
I've come to the conclusion today that I cannot update my PC, therefore my gaming experience is rather awful right now. I play wow BTW if you hadn't guessed by my sig.
 
Its so bad I've had to turn down offers for instances because I know I'd freeze up. I'm hitting about 2 fps. Right now I have a Dell Inspiron B120. And I cannot upgrade the graphics card so I need something new.
 
I want a laptop since we do not have room for a second computer desk.
 
And what I basically do on the PC is play WOW, surf the net, go on forums, and watch movies online.
 
If you have suggestions on which gaming PC would best suit my needs please share. Thanks.
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you mean gaming laptop right? with laptop there is not much to configure, your only questions are really with the GPUs.

Nvidia Drivers----AMD Drivers
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Originally posted by DST4ME

you mean gaming laptop right? with laptop there is not much to configure, your only questions are really with the GPUs.
 
Yes I would require a laptop. Sorry normally I'm not such a pc ditz but what does GPU stand for?
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gpu = Graphics processing unit

cpu = Central processing unit

psu = Power supply unit

Edited by DST4ME - 10 Jan 2009 at 4:49pm

Nvidia Drivers----AMD Drivers
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Ok tyvm. Yes I need the best graphics and processor. Or at least high quality. Doesn't have to be the absolute best I don't guess. Just enough to run wow smoothly. My pc also gets hot a lot so I want a cooling unit on it too.
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In all honesty, WOW really doesn't require a real high end rig.
 
The rig I used to have that I replaced by my DSO rig was about 8 years old and had a 2.4 G processor, 256 GPU and 1.5 G of RAM and I ran everything in WOW maxed out and never even had a single problem no matter what I was in there playing.
 
So, I am thinking that if you get any new system with at least the specs mentions in my old rig, you will be smoking.  Just my opinion.
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Originally posted by Dog Lover

In all honesty, WOW really doesn't require a real high end rig.
 
The rig I used to have that I replaced by my DSO rig was about 8 years old and had a 2.4 G processor, 256 GPU and 1.5 G of RAM and I ran everything in WOW maxed out and never even had a single problem no matter what I was in there playing.
 
So, I am thinking that if you get any new system with at least the specs mentions in my old rig, you will be smoking.  Just my opinion.
 
When is the last time you played Wow? Since the Lich king came out lots of people with older systems are having issues playing in Northrend. And walking through the new city (Dalaran) during a busy time of day is practically a joke.
 
Here's info on my current system.
Graphics card: Mobile Intel(R) 915GM/GMS/910GML Express Chipset Family (Microsoft Corporation - XDDM)
 
Processor Intel Celeron 1.40ghz
 
Ram 1,25
 
 
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Whats your budget?
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Ticket - 227819  $2792

 Chassis: Gaming Dominator (Model: DM17) (Weight: 9.5LBS)
Display: 17 inch WUXGA with Enhanced Glossy Surface (Resolution: 1920 x 1200)
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T9600 2.80GHz (1066MHz FSB) (6MB Cache)
System Memory: 4GB DDR3 at 1066MHz (Extreme-Performance)
Inputs: 3 USB 2.0 Ports / Gigabit Ethernet LAN / V.92 Modem / 1394 FireWire / 7-in-1 Card Reader / eSATA
Main Storage: 320GB (7200 RPM) (8MB Cache) (SATA Laptop Hard Drive)
Extra Storage: - No Thanks
Raid Options: - 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 / DVI Port / SPDIF Audio / Headphone / Microphone
Video Card(s): 2x CrossFire Dual (ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3870 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: - No Thanks
Office Suite: - No Thanks
Benchmarking: - No Thanks
Install/Test Game: - No Thanks
Carry Bag: - No Thanks
External Cooling: Antec NoteBook Cooler
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

Ticket - 227820 $3222

Chassis: Benchmark Crusher (Model: D9262) (Weight: 11.55LBS)
Display: 17 inch WUXGA with Enhanced Glossy Surface (Resolution: 1920 x 1200)
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83GHz (1333MHz FSB) (12MB Cache)
System Memory: 4GB DDR2 at 800MHz (Extreme-Performance)
Inputs: 4 USB 2.0 Ports / Gigabit Ethernet LAN / V.92 Modem / 1394 FireWire / 7-in-1 Card Reader
Main Storage: 320GB (7200 RPM) (8MB Cache) (SATA Laptop Hard Drive)
Extra Storage: - No Thanks
Raid Options: - 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: Desktop Computer Platform / Supports Up To Three Hard Drives
Outputs: DVI/CRT Port / S-Video / Headphone / Microphone
Video Card(s): NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTX 1GB
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: - No Thanks
Office Suite: - No Thanks
Benchmarking: - No Thanks
Install/Test Game: - No Thanks
Carry Bag: - No Thanks
External Cooling: Antec NoteBook Cooler
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



Either one will do exactly what you want. But I personally would go with the Gaming Dominator(the first 1). I think the dual 3870's will outdo the 9800M GTX.
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