Decent laptop. need.

[molbjerg]

But you don't know any more about those

I wasn't saying that you don't know about laptops, I was saying that in general you don't really know much about technology but you speak as if you do - which is dangerous if people decide to take your advice.

[kureshii]

But you don't know any more about those

I wasn't saying that you don't know about laptops, I was saying that in general you don't really know much about technology but you speak as if you do - which is dangerous if people decide to take your advice.

Took the words right out of my mouth. Laptops and desktops are fundamentally identical in architecture anyway (they mainly differ in numbers and other areas such as cooling); if you don't understand one, chances are you don't really understand the other either.

[Tatsujin]

But you don't know any more about those

I wasn't saying that you don't know about laptops, I was saying that in general you don't really know much about technology but you speak as if you do - which is dangerous if people decide to take your advice.

Oh, hmm. I doubt it. I've built different computers and I know the good hardwares I purchase. Otherwise, the computers I built would go to shit. There's a lot of good brands out there, I'm just picky.

I just don't know much about laptops. Never dealt with one.

[kureshii]

Oh, we're not questioning that you know the hardware specs of the things you buy. We're just wondering if you know what those specs actually mean, and how they affect the overall picture of a machine's performance.

Anyway Mikan, are you still looking for a quad? Because a mid/high-end Core 2 Duo would make a better laptop gaming machine. I'm not sure if that's going to fit within the budget though.

And again, forget about using all 4 pieces of RAM. I don't know of any laptop chipset in the Montevina platform and earlier than can utilise more than 2 channels, anyway; even the PM45/GS45 chipsets (on Montevina) support up to 2 channels maximum.

In my opinion though, if you're looking for a gaming machine and you don't need the portability, just go for a desktop. You can get better performance for a lower cost.

[molbjerg]

But you don't know any more about those

I wasn't saying that you don't know about laptops, I was saying that in general you don't really know much about technology but you speak as if you do - which is dangerous if people decide to take your advice.

Oh, hmm. I doubt it. I've built different computers and I know the good hardwares I purchase. Otherwise, the computers I built would go to shit. There's a lot of good brands out there, I'm just picky.

I just don't know much about laptops. Never dealt with one.

The fact of it is, whenever I read your posts about tech-stuff, I groan, because it's based on no knowledge - . it's like the result of seeing adverts for computers on TV or something. So, if you're kind hearted, you will refrain from offering your 'advice' to them, as the chances are you are doing more harm than good, and speaking for the sake of hearing your own voice.

As mentioned, if you really want to game on your laptop, spend those extra £££'s on GPU rather than CPU.

[Mikan]

But you don't know any more about those

I wasn't saying that you don't know about laptops, I was saying that in general you don't really know much about technology but you speak as if you do - which is dangerous if people decide to take your advice.

Oh, hmm. I doubt it. I've built different computers and I know the good hardwares I purchase. Otherwise, the computers I built would go to shit. There's a lot of good brands out there, I'm just picky.

I just don't know much about laptops. Never dealt with one.

The fact of it is, whenever I read your posts about tech-stuff, I groan, because it's based on no knowledge - . it's like the result of seeing adverts for computers on TV or something. So, if you're kind hearted, you will refrain from offering your 'advice' to them, as the chances are you are doing more harm than good, and speaking for the sake of hearing your own voice.

As mentioned, if you really want to game on your laptop, spend those extra £££'s on GPU rather than CPU.

gpu on laptops are exchangeable?

[kureshii]

Nope (not unless it has MXM, but that's pretty rare and not at all cheap). But you can pick a laptop with a better GPU. If you really need a laptop for gaming.

[Mikan]

Nope (not unless it has MXM, but that's pretty rare and not at all cheap). But you can pick a laptop with a better GPU. If you really need a laptop for gaming.

Quanta is anti-MXM apparently.

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Quanta?

Not a nice story... Originaly we classified Quanta as a full blown MXM manufacturer. Then we send out some MXM cards of Quanta origin to some costumers and none of them worked. We assumed the cards were protected against use in non-Quanta notebooks so we shipped them to Quanta owner.

It didn't work.

The erratic behaviour ranges from not booting at all over booting but without an image. We assume the protection is embedded in the video and/or system bios. As such, we have not given up hope to flash the vBios one day to correct it. But untill then: steer clear of Qaunta cards and notebooks. One possible exception is a notebook model that came with the x700, 6600 and 6800. If you can pick up a 6800 that came from another notebook in the exact same series, chances are it will work.

[fohfoh]

I suggest a P series centrino processor at about 2.13Ghz + decent dedicated video card.

You're looking at around 900-1100 USD last I checked.

ie: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220566
$950
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834114717
$400
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834114717
$950
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152126
$700
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834117965
$930
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834114716
$600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834117964
$950
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220605
1500 LOL What a joke for i7!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220490R
$870 (Open box, seems like a good deal)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220566R
$811 (Open box)

Hmm... seems like the price came down a little in the past few weeks....

[Tatsujin]

But you don't know any more about those

I wasn't saying that you don't know about laptops, I was saying that in general you don't really know much about technology but you speak as if you do - which is dangerous if people decide to take your advice.

Oh, hmm. I doubt it. I've built different computers and I know the good hardwares I purchase. Otherwise, the computers I built would go to shit. There's a lot of good brands out there, I'm just picky.

I just don't know much about laptops. Never dealt with one.

The fact of it is, whenever I read your posts about tech-stuff, I groan, because it's based on no knowledge - . it's like the result of seeing adverts for computers on TV or something. So, if you're kind hearted, you will refrain from offering your 'advice' to them, as the chances are you are doing more harm than good, and speaking for the sake of hearing your own voice.

As mentioned, if you really want to game on your laptop, spend those extra £££'s on GPU rather than CPU.

Nah, it's okay.

[molbjerg]

What is?