piscian Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Wow You Guys Make Me Feel REALLY cheap. I Wish I Had A Custom Desktop But 1. Im So Poor I Cant Even Buy Me A Mic. 2. Im Lucky Im Even Getting A Custom Laptop For My Birthday 3. Im Running Off Of A 3 Year Old Emachine......... Hell Ill Even Post Specs Just For The Hell Of It..... T3136 Pc Emachine AMD Sempron Processor 3600+ (2.00 GHz) 2GB's Of DDR2 667 MHz RAM Windows Vista Home Basic (32-bit) NVIDEA GeForce 6150SE Graphics Card 120GB SETA Hard Drive I Know... Im Cheap Lol. But I Do Like The Processor. Yeah that 6150 is definitely poopy. While its still extravagant I bargain hunted everything. e7200 80$ = microcenter price mistake 8GB of Corsair twinx 40$ = after rebates from newegg/frys Striker Extreme 65$ = bought it used and RMA'd it 2x9600GSO's 73$ = Rebates from newegg 500GB 50$ = Maxtor Closeout 1TB 80$ = Hitachi Rebate 500w 16$ = Newegg black friday sale + rebate 24" soyo 240$= impulse buy cause wife stole mine -__- So yeah all that might be still expensive from some people perspective, but I feel like I did ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 current LOL my rig last week. This is a test rack for the crap load of these we are dumping out in the field. These are Redundant H.264 Encoder switches we are going to being using quite a bit when the digital switchover is complete. You take any source video regardless of quality and these badboys dump bluray encoded files for IP transport to your hubs and someday straight to the settop box. Are you asleep yet? I could keep going?[/size][/b] ZzzzzZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzZZZzzzzzzzzzzzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clark Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 What does it mean when you say, "I RMA'd it"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piscian Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Return merchandise authorization I sent it back to ASUS because it was under warranty and had a known Bios bug. RMA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piscian Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 ZzzzzZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzZZZzzzzzzzzzzzz shush you thief! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supreme101 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Damn...lol. I believe the 6150 is onboard video no? How old are you? I want a laptop for my birthday! Haha Im Sixteen. But I Do Need some Help Deciding Im Torn Between The Dell Studio 17 http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/laptop_studio_17?c=us&cs=19&l=en&ref=lthp&s=dhs Or The HP HDX 16 http://www.shopping.hp.com/series/category/notebooks/HDX16t_series/3/computer_store?jumpid=in_r329_personalization/browse1/home_SDP Any Ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piscian Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Haha Im Sixteen. But I Do Need some Help DecidingIm Torn Between The Dell Studio 17 http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/laptop_studio_17?c=us&cs=19&l=en&ref=lthp&s=dhs Or The HP HDX 16 http://www.shopping.hp.com/series/category/notebooks/HDX16t_series/3/computer_store?jumpid=in_r329_personalization/browse1/home_SDP Any Ideas? HP without a doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ2 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 HP without a doubt. Terry Taco will disagree :rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thread Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Terry Taco will disagree :rofl: Easily the HP. Dell=fail in most cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piscian Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I defend my perspective based on the HP having a 9600GT which smokes the video options on that studio. I dont know why but dell really cheapos on their laptop GPU's. I will tell you the dell might have a longer battery life due that but you wont get much out of any entertainment/studio notebook. I recommend getting a 12/16 cell battery if available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supreme101 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I defend my perspective based on the HP having a 9600GT which smokes the video options on that studio. I dont know why but dell really cheapos on their laptop GPU's. I will tell you the dell might have a longer battery life due that but you wont get much out of any entertainment/studio notebook. I recommend getting a 12/16 cell battery if available. Okay Thanks. The Only thing Im Liking About The Dell Is That The RAm is Cheaper And It Has A Backlit Keyboard And Bigger Screen But I Do Like The HP Too. Thanks For The Advice. Ill Post Up Some Pics Of It When I Finally Get It. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredTacos Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Okay Thanks. The Only thing Im Liking About The Dell Is That The RAm is Cheaper And It Has A Backlit Keyboard And Bigger Screen But I Do Like The HP Too. Thanks For The Advice. Ill Post Up Some Pics Of It When I Finally Get It. I like how 3 people suggested the HP already without even ASKING this kid what he's using it for. I won't bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ2 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I like how 3 people suggested the HP already without even ASKING this kid what he's using it for. I won't bother. hey... all advice on the internet is good advice right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supreme101 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Ummm Okay? I Guess I Probably Should Have Put That Heheh. This Is Pretty Much Going To Be A Desktop Replacment Laptop. Im Mostly Going To Be Using It For Gaming, Movies, And School. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredTacos Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 hey... all advice on the internet is good advice right? lol very true... Ummm Okay? I Guess I Probably Should Have Put That Heheh. This Is Pretty Much Going To Be A Desktop Replacment Laptop. Im Mostly Going To Be Using It For Gaming, Movies, And School. How much are you wanting to spend? 1000? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supreme101 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 My Limits Around 1200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ2 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 why do you want a laptop for gaming?... p.s. they suck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ2 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 seriously.... to watch movies? you will be plugged into a wall, to play games... same. Low end gaming laptop $1100-$1400, $1200 desktop > $1200 laptop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ2 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 (edited) Here is a quickly selected group of parts to keep you under $1200 and still > any laptop for anywhere near the price. 1 Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail Item #: N82E16811129021 Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy -$30.00 Instant $139.99 $109.99 1 GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3R LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail Item #: N82E16813128359 Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy $15.00 Mail-in Rebate $119.99 1 Intel Core 2 Duo E7300 Wolfdale 2.66GHz LGA 775 Dual-Core Processor Model BX80571E7300 - Retail Item #: N82E16819115132 Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy $124.99 1 CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Retail Item #: N82E16817139006 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$60.00 Instant $20.00 Mail-in Rebate $179.99 $119.99 1 CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-6400C5 - Retail Item #: N82E16820145184 Return Policy: Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy -$8.00 Instant $30.00 Mail-in Rebate $64.99 $56.99 1 EVGA 512-P3-N976-AR GeForce 9800 GT Superclocked Edition 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail Item #: N82E16814130377 Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy $10.00 Mail-in Rebate $134.99 1 LITE-ON Black 6X Blu-Ray DVD ROM & 16X DVD±R DVD Burner SATA Model iHES106-29 - OEM Item #: N82E16827106270 Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy -$10.00 Instant $109.99 $99.99 1 LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE Model DH-20A4P-04 - OEM Item #: N82E16827106228 Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy $20.99 1 Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM Item #: N82E16822148288 Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy $64.99 1 SAMSUNG 2243BWX High Gloss Piano Black 22" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor with Height & Pivot Adjustments and 2-port USB Hub - Retail Item #: N82E16824001254 Return Policy: LCD Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy -$50.00 Instant $249.99 $199.99 1 Logitech G11 Silver & Black USB Standard Gaming Keyboard - Retail Item #: N82E16823126009 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy $58.99 1 Logitech MX518 2-Tone 8 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB + PS/2 Wired Optical Gaming-Grade Mouse - Retail Item #: N82E16826104178 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy $39.99 Subtotal: $1,151.88 Edited January 31, 2009 by HT | DJ2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 24" soyo 240$= impulse buy cause wife stole mine -__- You gaaaaaaaaaaave it to me for my birthday/our engagement/our wedding/me leaving!!!!! Remember! :love: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredTacos Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 My Limits Around 1200 If you must have a laptop, I think that HP is your best bet because of the 9600gt (suprisingly good gaming video card), there are some good deals out. This one i just configured (expires today though) This is with shipping and taxes. Products subtotal +$1,418.98 * Rebates -$200.00 Coupons (remove) -$172.35 Order subtotal +$1,046.63 Updating Shipping & Handling +$0.00 Estimated tax +$81.12 -- Recycling +$0.00 Order total $1,127.75 Balance due $1,127.75 -- Mail-in Rebates -$70.00 You saved 31.2% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supreme101 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 If you must have a laptop, I think that HP is your best bet because of the 9600gt (suprisingly good gaming video card), there are some good deals out. This one i just configured (expires today though) This is with shipping and taxes. Products subtotal +$1,418.98 * Rebates -$200.00 Coupons (remove) -$172.35 Order subtotal +$1,046.63 Updating Shipping & Handling +$0.00 Estimated tax +$81.12 -- Recycling +$0.00 Order total $1,127.75 Balance due $1,127.75 -- Mail-in Rebates -$70.00 You saved 31.2% Wow Taco Thats Exactly All The Stuff I Need And Thanks. And I Just Want To Clear Up Some Things As To Why I Need A Laptop. 1. Im Going To Travel Alot This Summer And I Need Something To Keep Me company On Roadtrips/PLane Trips. 2. Like I Said. Its A DESKTOP REPLACEMENT. 3. I Need A Laptop For School. Might As Well Get One that I Can Play Games On. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ2 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 gaming on laptop = gay... ask swat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredTacos Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Wow Taco Thats Exactly All The Stuff I Need And Thanks. And I Just Want To Clear Up Some Things As To Why I Need A Laptop. 1. Im Going To Travel Alot This Summer And I Need Something To Keep Me company On Roadtrips/PLane Trips. 2. Like I Said. Its A DESKTOP REPLACEMENT. 3. I Need A Laptop For School. Might As Well Get One that I Can Play Games On. NP buddy, and LOL @ DJ2, jackass When you are ready to order let me know, I'll search around and see what deals I can find as this one expires soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccercrazy Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Or you can buy a custom gaming laptop.... http://www.xoticpc.com/ P.S. they come with 9800 series too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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