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    Need advice nebir to NB gaming

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by BlackSpecOp, Dec 26, 2008.

  1. BlackSpecOp

    BlackSpecOp Newbie

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    Hi
    I am looking to buy below now
    HP HDX 18t with below:
    I am told I CAN upgrade video card by HP but his forum says thats BS.

    So I love this notebook except
    graphics card.
    Two questions
    Can I upgrade MF gPU???
    Can I overclock a notebook????

    Here is what I am looking to get:
    Need help NOW PLEase!!!!!!
    Thanks
    Budget is to 3500.00 FYI

    Looking to buy this now:

    Operating system Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (32-bit) edit
    Processor Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad Processor QX9300 (2.53Hz) edit
    Display 18.4" diagonal High Definition HP Ultra BrightView Infinity Display (1920x1080p) edit
    Memory FREE Upgrade to 3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) edit
    Graphics card 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT edit
    Hard drive 640GB 7200RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (320GB x 2) with HP
    I will raid o this
    ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection edit
    Personalization Webcam + Fingerprint Reader with HP Imprint Finish (Fluid) edit
    Keyboard HP Color Matching Keyboard edit
    Networking Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card with Bluetooth edit
    Primary DVD/CD drive Lightscribe Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer edit
    TV & entertainment experience HP Integrated HDTV Hybrid Tuner edit
    Primary battery Extra 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery edit
    Productivity software No Productivity Software edit
    Security software $20 OFF Norton 360(TM) - 15 Months edit
    OS and recovery media System Recovery DVD with Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit) edit
    Your additional options:
    Click edit to modify. NOTE: These items are in stock and will ship immediately.
    HP extended service plans 3-year HP Accidental Damage Protection with HP Pick Up and Return edit
     
    BlackSpecOp, Dec 26, 2008
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  2. ichime

    ichime Notebook Elder

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    For $3.5k, you can get a notebook that will handle games MUCH better than the HDX18t.

    But, in regards to your question, 1) Unless the 9600M GT uses an MXM form factor, chances of the GPU being upgradeable/swappable is very slim. And the QX9300 is not overclockable via the BIOS, according to some owners of the system with the QX (though you can OC via software like SetFSB).
     
    ichime, Dec 26, 2008
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  3. anothergeek

    anothergeek Equivocally Nerdy

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    If you want to spend 3500, then buy a Sager. 3500 would probably get you a qx9300, 9800 gtx, ssd, and all the other goodies.
     
    anothergeek, Dec 26, 2008
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  4. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Johnny T, Dec 27, 2008
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