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    Is there a difference between GentechPC and Powernotebooks' S96Js?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by TrieuDL, Aug 6, 2006.

  1. TrieuDL

    TrieuDL Notebook Enthusiast

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    SO I'm still deciding whether to buy from Gentech or Powernotebooks. I was gonna go with whoever gives a student discount and I already no powernotebooks doesn't offer one and Gentech still has not responded yet-- but if Gentech doesn't give a discount either then I'll just go with whichever gives better service (powernotebooks so far since they responded), although Gentech is closer.


    Anyway my question is about the S96Js: they both offer the X1600 of course, but are the two different from one another? On the Powernotebooks site it says:

    " ATi RADEON X1600 w/up to 512MB (256MB dedicated + 256MB w/HyperMemory - requires 1GB System Memory)"

    While on Gentech PC it's:

    "ATI Mobility X1600 256MB PCI Express"

    So the difference in numbers concern me. Is the powernotebooks S96J's
    X1600 of greater quality or is it the same thing? And I intend on getting 1gig DDR ram either way if that helps.

    Thanks
     
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    Both have the same graphics card. The X1600 has 265mb built in, and can use up 256mb of system memory (called hypermemory).
     
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    its the same thing.. Gentech's spec simply just lists the dedicated portion while PN's site shows the max you can get with hyper memory.
     
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    Ah okay thanks. How do I get HyperMemory?

    And off-topic question: How long does it take usually to get a response from GenTech? It's been over a day now since I e-mailed them and I'm getting pretty anxious.
     
    TrieuDL, Aug 6, 2006
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    Email Ken directly [email protected]. They usually reply back quicker on weekdays.

    Hypermemory is automatic with the x1600 card.
     
    LocLoc, Aug 6, 2006
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    If you talk to Ken on the other forum, hes a lot better with answering your questions. Gentech is an awesome vendor and has great service. Im happy I went with him as hes a nice guy and knows what hes doing. The HM right now is locked on all X1600's to 512MB, and until Intel releases a new BIOS, the HM will be engaged at all times.
     
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    GenTech charges about 1200% less for adding Arctic Silver. :)
     
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    What other forum are you talking about Bhatman?
     
    TrieuDL, Aug 7, 2006
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    notebookforums.com( yes on the AS5 hyper :)
     
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