Official P-7805u Owners Longue.

Mine just said "What!" he had absolutely no clue............

 

I didn't even say anything about the resolution to mine because I got mine before any 1440x900's had even been reported on this forum
I actually bought the Display model that they HADN'T put on display yet because they weren't released yet, but the stupid employees at my bestbuy had no clue about it and just sold me the only one they had in "stock"

 

I bought mine a week before Best Buy was even able to sell them

 

Likewise, got mine on Dec 28th, they weren't "able" to sell them till the 4th of January right?

 

My receipt says 12/23/08 !!!!

I LOVE this computer ! So awesome !

 

Yea, I walked in , and was asking so many questions about the serial numbers and the batch numbers the sales guy questioned wether or not I worked for gateway and was trying to scout out a bad batch. NONE of the people at my BB knew the diffrence, and they all figured that the 7805s screen was just extra 'crisp' I ended up explaining to their geek squad the diffrence between the two batches as well as the manager on duty. Was an intresting experince. They asked how I found out and I told them about this site. So, I have a slight feeling that we will see new members from the local area soon.

 

I was out of town for the Holidays but walked into BB on 1/4 right after they opened, watched them set up the floor model, checked it, it was 1920x1200, asked for one, checked the batch #, it was an H3XXXX, figured it was an AUO 1920 and bought it, and it was.

 

Do you guys play GTA IV on this? What specs do you guys run it on? The game rips this computer apart.

 

What are you guys using to read your GPU temps?

 

Statistics
Average FPS: 30.72
Duration: 37.14 sec
CPU Usage: 96%
System memory usage: 78%
Video memory usage: 90%

Graphics Settings
Video Mode: 1152 x 864 (59 Hz)
Texture Quality: High
Render Quality: High
Reflection Resolution: High
Water Quality: High
Shadow Quality: High
View Distance: 50
Detail Distance: 50
Definition: Off
VSync: On

Hardware
Microsoft® Windows Vista" Home Premium
Service Pack 1
Video Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS [Dox Optimised 181.20]
Video Driver version: 181.20
Audio Adapter: Speakers (Conexant High Definition SmartAudio 221)
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU P8400 @ 2.26GHz

Runs perfectly fine on mine..

 

I actually heard about the P-7805u from Hardforums on 12/26. I immediately rushed to the nearest BB after work. I didn't even write down the SKU... so i had to find a display unit that had internet connection and go back to the forums...but I think it was here that I found the SKU again. And then loftily found a sales clerk and gave him the SKU. Minutes later I was out the door... what a steal.

 

Gratz, have fun with it

 

By the way - interesting fact - if you watch Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, John Connor uses this FX Laptop in the TV show, which is just about every episode.

 

With Dox's drivers, do you guys use quality, balanced, or performance?

 

I'm using balanced. Works fine for me

 

how do i get rid of that gateway web camera menu bar that comes out on the side? pretty annoying.

 

Use MSCONFIG > Startup tab to disable it's startup. Sorry don't remember the app name off the top of my head and I'm not currently in front of my laptop.

 

I think I remember that! It kind of makes sense that he'd want something powerful, but cheap-I mean I suppose it's product placement, but it's actually a computer I can completely see him buying.

I love that show! That and Lost are probably my absolute favorites right now (out of a TON of other really great shows).

 

Are they all stable? Im on quality and gta is getting 1 fps. Do performance and balanced work better?

 

Nobody really uses Quality from what I read.
Everyone uses Balanced or Performance.
I've never used quality so I don't know how much a difference there is between it and the others, but I get 30FPS on the GTAIV performance test at all high with 50 detail, 50 distance, some odd resolution.

 

thanks for the reply. i saw your other post a few posts back. i will give those settings and the resolution you mentioned a try

 

and do you use balanced or performance?

 

Hello, I am wondering on buying this lap... I would like to know if there is RAID0 capability or SSD support? Also what is the HD conection SATA or SATA2? And does it accpet a processor upgrade to a Quad core? Thanks u all.

 

I use Balanced

1) Yeah it supports SSD's and RAID0.
2) I believe its SATA.
3) Nobody has fully tried a Quad core in one yet so we don't know, though there is a Quad-core factory model named the P-7808u, and we are all assuming if the BIOS in our 7805u's don't support quadcore, we'll most likely be able to flash to the 7808u's BIOS, therefore definitely supporting Quad Cores.

 

Ok Thank you, just one more question, assuming it is a SATA conection is it possible to plug in a SATA II SSD? I've read some threads about it on the web but I couldn't build a thought yet. Some say just to change the jumper on the drive some say that a DOS program must be used to configure the drive speed.
Thanks again

 

the laptop is SATA II natively, some SSDs have a jumper in the four pin area that restricts them to SATA I for backwards compatibility. You just remove that jumper for SATA II speeds. I haven't seen any SSDs that required a special configuration to run at SATA II speed

 

anyone thinking of selling their 7805u? Pm me

 

Big Mike thanks for the help but I've made some researching on gateway's website and it says the lap is SATA not SATA II like Semigamer said. How did you figured out it is SATA II? Anybody else knows which connection is it?
Thanks

 

Anyone have issues with playing BF2? Initially I was having a patch problem where it couldn't find the directory to where it was installed. I modified the registry by adding a string of data to where it's installed and it patched successfully. But the problem now is when loading BF2 it crashes straight to the desktop right after the black screen comes up. I've tried all the fixes that are on Google, been having this issue for months now and have yet to be able to play my game. At this point I would assume it's something with the drivers on this laptop.

 

It uses the PM45 mobile chipset from intel which has native SATA II support.

 

I cheked out Intel's web site: http://www.intel.com/Products/Notebook/Chipsets/PM45/PM45-overview.htm
and found out that the PM45 supports SATA not SATA II, in any case I've contacted Gateway to see what they tell about it. Thanks again...

 

These are PM45 ICH9M. This means SATA II................

 

Uh you found out wrong, PM45 uses the ICH9 south bridge, which is ABSOLUTELY SATA II, they haven't made a non SATA II chipset in like 3 years. See page 40 of the technical data sheet if you still aren't convinced:
http://www.intel.com/Assets/PDF/datasheet/316972.pdf

 

I chatted with Gateways online support the other day about my laptop overheating - geez that was horrible. First they said that the 9800 gts was not overheating, but that the video was freezing and computer was running extremely hot because I didn't meet hardware specs for Company of Heroes. I LOL'd. So they tell me that and send a laptop spec sheet and try to hurry me off the chat like I'm a dumb customer. They think that the video freezing and the distinct audio buzz (thus causing me to have to press and hold the power button)means that this laptop is not fast enough... wow. I mean first of all, if I did not meet the system requirements the laptop would either not be allowed to play the game, or I would get poor framerates - Video freezing and laptop locking up with audio buzz is a HARDWARE defect! And I was getting something around 80 fps when it locks up. Anyway, I called them finally after that joke of a service rep and now they want me to wipe the entire laptop of it's data and reformat it before they will take it in - just to see if that fixes it. So my 270gb of data I've got to find something to put it on temporarily so I can do this pointless task to make them feel better. What a waist of time. I have 20 huge , updated, and configured games on here. Along with all my personal data (no not pr0nz), and operating system custom configs. Seriously, do they put you through this much trouble in hopes you'll just give up so they don't have to honor their warranty? What crap. Gateways tech service, the free kind anyway, SUCKS.

/rant

 

As you mention, you ahve custom configs. They have to be sure default configuraton aand stock settings of the machine will not have the same issue. I know it stinks but it is a neccesary step.

 

ok hi everyone -
i just got a p-7805u and need any advise on 'driver update'programs (driver detective/and such) which program is best for 64bit and safe

 

secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/personal

This is a legitimate program that scans for programs with security vulnerabilities, but I'm not sure if it does anything about drivers. Can't remember. I've never used anything for drives. I just check the site every great once in a while, and update video drivers when Nvidia posts new ones.

 

thanks 4 your response -but i would like a program thats scans and reports updates on what my system has ----and is the site you use for 64bit systems ? if so can u put a link here ---please!

 

Great Forum. Just got hdmi cable to plug in to Onkyo SR606 receiver, gonna give it a go after work tonight. Any issues with audio, seeing as hdmi is v1.2 as spec'd on Gateways web site? Can we get Dolby TrueHD with blue-ray?
(Haven't picked up blue-ray drive yet though.)

 

Hey johnnyfoofee -

"secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/personal" is the link.

Maybe better this way:

Secunia - PSI

I'm running it on my stock FX P-7805u.

Good program.

 

Oh, Secunia PSI is primarily software.

For additional hardware information, try:

Belarc Advisor (free)

or

SiSoft Sandra Lite (Free)

 

No problems with audio or picture on my 73" Mitsubishi. Just had to use the zoom option on the TV so it didn't cut off any of the screen. But sound was no problem. Let me know what you find out on your end.

 

Just so you all know, the 7805 does not support Quad Core yet. I bought a QX9100 and tried it. System powers on but no POST. Look here http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=303626&page=101 and here http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=370544. Hope this helps and this is an awesome lappy. Hadd no issues yet. Bought on Feb 26, 2009

 

SOrry for being random but, Is it easy to upgrade the CPU on this gateway? Im looking at P9600, I want to know before I commit the purchase as I really want a fast CPU with doubled cache. As I see, people have changed their cpu, will someone tell me how to do this step by step? if it doesnt bother anyone.. Thanks in advance.

 

Does this thread:

New CPU: t9600 help?

 

Has anyone here had a problem with the nvlddmkm error? (tl;dr) I get it all the time on some games. What's odd is that it happens on less hardware intensive games(audiosurf, unreal tournament 2004, etc.) while the opposite run fine(unreal tournament 3, mass effect, etc.) I've googled and found many people complaining about it with the same model and I'm thinking about getting a replacement. It would be disappointing if they only have a lower res version now though. It's such a shame because no laptop I've seen can beat this at this price.

Tried the following btw and none worked:

-Installed latest drivers from nvidia and gateway

-Ran a memory test with no problem reported

-Switched between opengl and d3d

-Disabled Aero theme

-Decreased clock speed up to 10%(did work on one game)

-Formatted to factory condition

 

I've played Cod4, Roller Coaster Tycoon 3, Guitar Hero 3, Command and Conquer(Generals, Zero Hour, C&C3, Red Alert 3), Madden 08, TW 08, and NBA Live 08 all with no problems yet. You may have just gotten one of the bad ones.

 

Another 7805u owner checking in.

Got the good one, too...

 

Good for you velociT. Nice to see someone got the super one.

 

what video driver you usin to play COD? and guitar hero how?...