It is a good buy. Is that your budget? If so yea get it.
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I have a 17" HP 8710w and I can play just about anything!
Only costs $700-$750 at TigerDirect or Compusa or Ebay.
Here's the link to a review and the specs: http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=3864
Here are some quick specs:
# 17" WUXGA (1920x1200) WVA anti-glare matte display
# Windows Vista Business
# 8X DVD Super Multi drive
# Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN WLAN
# Internal Bluetooth
Intel T9500 core 2 duo - 2.6ghz proc with 6mb of cache
Nvidia quadro 1600m video card (compare to an Nvidia 8700m gt: http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-...0M.8838.0.html)
160gb 7200rpm (free fall sensor) hard drive
4gb of ram
3yr next day onsite business warranty - because it's a business laptop that was made for 3d rendering etc.
Finger print scanner
Note: the video card can be overclocked 25%.
In 3dmark06 I've scored around 6k dmarks. In Windows 7 performance score I've scored:
Processor 6.2
Memory 5.9
Graphics 5.9
Gaming Graphics 5.3 (5.5 overclocked)
Primary Hard disk 5.2
The video card can even be upgraded to a 3700m which currently is the most powerful single gpu video card. Only costs $300-$350 on ebay. I've just ordered one and it beats even a gts 260, 8800gts, 9800gtx etc:http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-...M.14962.0.html
I searched for nearly 2 months, returned two laptops to Newegg and Tiger and Ultimately decided on this one and I haven't looked back since. Thanks for reading my post.
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Only costs $700-$750 at TigerDirect or Compusa or Ebay.
Here's the link to a review and the specs: http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=3864
Here are some quick specs:
# 17" WUXGA (1920x1200) WVA anti-glare matte display
# Windows Vista Business
# 8X DVD Super Multi drive
# Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN WLAN
# Internal Bluetooth
Intel T9500 core 2 duo - 2.6ghz proc with 6mb of cache
Nvidia quadro 1600m video card (compare to an Nvidia 8700m gt: http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-...0M.8838.0.html)
160gb 7200rpm (free fall sensor) hard drive
4gb of ram
3yr next day onsite business warranty - because it's a business laptop that was made for 3d rendering etc.
Finger print scanner
Note: the video card can be overclocked 25%.
In 3dmark06 I've scored around 6k dmarks. In Windows 7 performance score I've scored:
Processor 6.2
Memory 5.9
Graphics 5.9
Gaming Graphics 5.3 (5.5 overclocked)
Primary Hard disk 5.2
The video card can even be upgraded to a 3700m which currently is the most powerful single gpu video card. Only costs $300-$350 on ebay. I've just ordered one and it beats even a gts 260, 8800gts, 9800gtx etc:http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-...M.14962.0.html
I searched for nearly 2 months, returned two laptops to Newegg and Tiger and Ultimately decided on this one and I haven't looked back since. Thanks for reading my post.
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That laptop will play WoW My ati HD 2300 plays wow just fine I play CSS all High Native Res and Tf2 in dx8 mode all on high just find with Native res and fear 2 so your GPU will just do fine.
Originally Posted by rockmonkey95 if this laptop cant play wow or any of those games is there one around the same price that can? |
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How can this be possible, such a laptop for such a low price? Here in SLO is 2000€ :|
Originally Posted by Micci711 I have a 17" HP 8710w and I can play just about anything! Only costs $700-$750 at TigerDirect or Compusa or Ebay. Here's the link to a review and the specs: http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=3864 Here are some quick specs: # 17" WUXGA (1920x1200) WVA anti-glare matte display # Windows Vista Business # 8X DVD Super Multi drive # Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN WLAN # Internal Bluetooth Intel T9500 core 2 duo - 2.6ghz proc with 6mb of cache Nvidia quadro 1600m video card (compare to an Nvidia 8700m gt: http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-...0M.8838.0.html) 160gb 7200rpm (free fall sensor) hard drive 4gb of ram 3yr next day onsite business warranty - because it's a business laptop that was made for 3d rendering etc. Finger print scanner Note: the video card can be overclocked 25%. In 3dmark06 I've scored around 6k dmarks. In Windows 7 performance score I've scored: Processor 6.2 Memory 5.9 Graphics 5.9 Gaming Graphics 5.3 (5.5 overclocked) Primary Hard disk 5.2 The video card can even be upgraded to a 3700m which currently is the most powerful single gpu video card. Only costs $300-$350 on ebay. I've just ordered one and it beats even a gts 260, 8800gts, 9800gtx etc:http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-...M.14962.0.html I searched for nearly 2 months, returned two laptops to Newegg and Tiger and Ultimately decided on this one and I haven't looked back since. Thanks for reading my post.
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What about GTX 280m? Gaming the 280m wins.
But I do like your upgrade path cost and possible performance. Post back when you do.
To OP the 4650m is comparable to 9700m GT. It should do fine. And unless you want to expand budget yours is as good as it will get. You do have other options as said but your choice is as good as is. Upgrading later? Different answer maybe.
Originally Posted by Micci711 The video card can even be upgraded to a 3700m which currently is the most powerful single gpu video card. Only costs $300-$350 on ebay. I've just ordered one and it beats even a gts 260, 8800gts, 9800gtx etc:http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-...M.14962.0.html I searched for nearly 2 months, returned two laptops to Newegg and Tiger and Ultimately decided on this one and I haven't looked back since. Thanks for reading my post.
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But I do like your upgrade path cost and possible performance. Post back when you do.
To OP the 4650m is comparable to 9700m GT. It should do fine. And unless you want to expand budget yours is as good as it will get. You do have other options as said but your choice is as good as is. Upgrading later? Different answer maybe.
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Oops I forgot about the gtx 280 which scores 18.4k in 3dmark05 vs. the 3700m's 15.4k according to: http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-...M.14962.0.html
If you notice the specs they both have 128 processors and other similar core/shader/mem speeds which leads me to wonder if the 3700m is the workstation version to the 280?...
Also you can buy the HP 8710w refurbished with the 3yrs warranty on either Ebay or Compusa. I bought mine refurbed back in July and I havent had a single problem! It can in just packaged like a new laptop with all the manuals etc, no dings, nics or anything. looks and smells new also
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I've also confirmed the 3yr warranty with HP.
New this laptop sells for $1300-$1800 so pass it on and get em while you can
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If you notice the specs they both have 128 processors and other similar core/shader/mem speeds which leads me to wonder if the 3700m is the workstation version to the 280?...
Also you can buy the HP 8710w refurbished with the 3yrs warranty on either Ebay or Compusa. I bought mine refurbed back in July and I havent had a single problem! It can in just packaged like a new laptop with all the manuals etc, no dings, nics or anything. looks and smells new also
I've also confirmed the 3yr warranty with HP.
New this laptop sells for $1300-$1800 so pass it on and get em while you can
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