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ferrell Notebook Enthusiast

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jasonck08 said:

Such a powerful card in a notebook is always going to create heat. The problem is that many notebook users think their laptop is overheating when really its running at a normal temperature. It might keep your hands warm during the winter but its nothing to worry about...

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True, but the word "overheating" can have multiple connotations based upon the person using the word. The manufacturer would describe "overheating" as a device that exceeds the normally specified operating temperature. A user might term "overheating" to mean a device that exceeds a temperature that is comfortable to use within close proximity to one's body. Of course, the first description is more correct.

That said, I'm not too concerned about a laptop that keeps my hands warm in the winter, but I wouldn't want one that toasts my nuts in the summer.

I'm looking forward to reports on the heat output of the new 7900GS cards when they start coming in.

ferrell, May 22, 2006

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JrunkinDuncan Notebook Geek

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citric said:

this is very true and is what I did when I ordered my e1705 (before the 7900 came out)

I have 2 256mbs ram sticks. It would've cost like $300+ to get 2gb of ram. Outpost.com (Fry's Electronics) has 2 x 1gb DDR2 667 for $159.99, it's Patriot Memory.

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Definately I got mine originally with 1 Gig 667 Mhz Ram cost me like 200 bucks extra, worst decision ever. I found out I couldn't get as smoothe gameplay on BF2 with that low of Ram so I ended up going to Newegg and grabbing 2 Gigs of 533 OCZ Absolutely Blazing Ram. Increased my Laptop's performance instantly and was 160 bucks. Cheaper and with more RAM, wish I would have stayed with the default 512, now I have a Gig of 667 RAM just sitting around doing nothing.

JrunkinDuncan, May 22, 2006

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Weioo Notebook Geek

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JrunkinDuncan said:

Definately I got mine originally with 1 Gig 667 Mhz Ram cost me like 200 bucks extra, worst decision ever. I found out I couldn't get as smoothe gameplay on BF2 with that low of Ram so I ended up going to Newegg and grabbing 2 Gigs of 533 OCZ Absolutely Blazing Ram. Increased my Laptop's performance instantly and was 160 bucks. Cheaper and with more RAM, wish I would have stayed with the default 512, now I have a Gig of 667 RAM just sitting around doing nothing.

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eBay 4tw says I!

Weioo, May 22, 2006

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