P-7805u

Hey guys, I just received my 7805u refurb from TD as well and I have a question for you all, I currently have a P6860FX with T9600, 8GB ram, should I bother swapping the P8400 CPU in the P7805u to the T9600? is the T9600 significantly faster even tho it runs at 800mhz compared to 1066mhz of the P8400?
Also read the 9800m GTS 1GB is really a G94 core instead of a G92 in the 8800m GTS, is the 9800m GTS still significantly faster than the G92 core?
Lastly should I keep the P6860FX with the T9600 and 8GB of DDR2 ram or go for the P7805u with the T9600(or stock P8400) and 4GB DDR3? what do you guys think?

Thank you guys in advance for the help.

 

I beleive most of the hardware in these beasts are too advanced for Windows to completely utilize anyways. I could be wrong though. Someone told me this about the RAM. But that could all change after windows 7 or azure.

 

DDR2 and DDR3 have different slots. Your are stuck with DDR3 which is faster than DDR2 anyway. So you can Not downgrade to DDR2. Like someone else said, the hardware is ahead of the OS anyway. And The CPU's can't 'really' keep up with the RAM, even DDR2 in some cases. It'll all catch up one day. When we have 64Gb RAM and CPU's at 35Ghz with 8Tb hard drives. It'll be here soon...........

 

is there any 6 cell batteries i can buy? i dont like mine protruding because it wont slip in properly on my laptop sleeve. TIA!

 

here yah go ^^
http://www.batterytech.com/index.as...P-7800&Model=P-78+SERIES&OrderKey=BBE-0085847

 

Hey guys, I got this laptop on Wednesday but am having some issues. Everytime I try to use the HDMI port to hook it to my TV I get a BSOD. The TV I am using is an Envision 32" LCD TV. Whenever the HDMI cable is inserted into the laptop it goes to BSOD and says..


A Problem has been detected and windows has been .. (I took a picture and can't read the rest on this line)

SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION


it then reboot the computer and Windows comes up with the mode to repair itself. It says that it has to go back to a previous restore point. I can't even get booted into Vista with the HDMI cable plugged in. If I wait until Windows boots up and then insert the HDMI cable, it immediately goes to the blue screen as well. Anyone know a solution to this problem? I need to find out quickly since I think BB only offers a 2 week return period for in-store. I saw another thread on this but no one had replied. Any help would be greatly appreciated, as this was one of the main reasons I bought the laptop! Unfortunately I don't have any other OS's or TV's to try it out on. And for the record, I have tried both HDMI ports on my tv. I currently have a HD DVD player and PS3 hooked into the ports and both of them work fine therefore I know there isn't a problem with the cable or HDMI ports on the TV.

 

Has anyone tried the new graphics driver? i still havent updated from the factory driver cause its seem to be the most stable

 

I did, it crashes from time to time for no reason (no overheating or 3d activities), still have it installed tho, too lazy to remove it... lol

 

The only way mine crashes is from overheating. OC'd to play Trackmania at 1920 x 1200. Looks gorgeous but I can get only 30 mins max before it overheats. I even have a laptop cooler! LOL. So ur saying this just freezes even without games or heating of any kind?? Damn. Can anyone confirm this...

 

No only the driver crashes not the computer.

 

well thats what i meant.

 

So I just got a P-7805u and I was having a slight problem with it. It seems as though when ever I'm streaming HD content (gametrailer's "Bonus Round" particularly) or when ever I'm gaming for a long time and then exit the game I get this weird problem. I start getting tears in the screen, they appear as lines of "fuzz" flashing on the screen. It continues to get worse and them sometimes the fuzz will fill the screen and lock up the computer, or the computer will just lock up entirely. I'm reluctant to bring it back to BB becasue I have the WUXGA screen and don't want to risk it, I've also just finished getting all my games and data on it. Anyone know whats going on? Any help is much appreciated.

Thanks

 

thats similar to what happens to mine, but when it fills the screen it goes blank for 1 second and and popup message shows driver nkv***somethin has failed and needed to be restarted (no blue screen or restart), then it keeps on working normally, no lockups or anything. I haven't tried a new driver but im thinking that's the issue with my gateway, you might want to try a different driver.

 

Is there any way you can use the eSATA on this to flash a 360 drive?

 

If you have undervolted the processor, what voltages are you running at for each multiplier?

 

Anyone use this laptop for After Effects, zbrush, 3ds max etc? if so how does it run stuff?

I am looking for a laptop to use while I am in CA doing a internship.

 

I dont have zBrushor 3DS but after effects runs fine and so does Maya. Anything 3d u can assume will run just fine.

 

My P-7805u is shipping to me right now. When I get it I will be running Maya and 3ds on it.

 

can anyone help me about this serial number: LXW430X013911B04E82200??? is it a 1920x1200 or 1440x900? well there is another between these 2 - 1680x1050 but why gateway skipped this resolution?

 

any plan for gateway to release new p-780Xu fx laptop? in Singapore they have released a new model, previous model has P8600 processor and the new has P8700, a good upgrade plus 2x320GB, bluetooth, 1920x1200 as standard.

 

Does anyone know if the SPDIF is optical? I tried non optical and had no luck (Under windows 7) so I am thinking it might be optical. Also does anyone have HDMI audio working to a receiver under windows 7 (to the TV is fine)?
Thanks,
RabidBunny
PS My bluetooth upgrade is coming. After that I plan to do blu-ray then add a HDD. Any other suggestions, maybe something for my open mini pci slot?

 

The SPDIF is optical.
RabidBunny

 

I just got my P-7805u today and I am very pleased with it so far. I ran a game on it and it did better than my expectations for it.

 

Skybest and DDmack. I had the same problem until I switched drivers. On the advice of others on this forum I switched to this driver and the computer has worked perfectly ever since (installation is easy, read the link to the directions):

http://laptopvideo2go.com/drivers/vista64/176.75

 

Got this computer a week ago. Just like everyone else the fan kicks in when my GPU temperature hits about 47C and stays on until it hits about 41-42C then cuts off. But what I'm wondering is, anyone with this computer, is the right side vent fan always on for you, mines on at all times but is VERY VERY VERY slow and VERY VERY quiet, was just wondering if this was normal for p-7805u owners.

 

How do I reformat my laptop? Ive searched on here but I cant find where to make a recovery disk/vista, I don't have a manual either cuz I left it at my apartment at school.. Any help :S thanks!

 

Hello all, I have an odd issue I want to know if their is any kowledge about it out there. In windows vista I push the shutdown button via start menu or the actual button to shut down normaly, but 80% of the time the computer restarts instead of actually shutting down. This is the only issue I have had with this computer. Any help would be appriciated.

 

Gateway 78xx series manuals are:

h e r e.

I believe the instructions for making the recovery disk are on page 88 of the User Manual.

 

Anyone who has the 1920 x 1200 screen notice whites on the left side arent as white, they kind of have a blueish tint to them? while the whites on the right side are really nice and bright?

When I have the web browser maxmized and on a site like this or yahoo. Whites on the left arent as White as the right side. The left side is alittle dimmer then the right side. Its not a huge problem but its noticable.

This is a refurbished unit so How does delll handle there warranty's?

 

I was thinking about upgrading the CPU in my P-7805U to the T9600. Has anybody done that? Your battery will drain quicker because of the 35W instead of the 25W. Do you lose a lot of battery time with the 10W increase? I just upgraded the hard drive to the new 500GB that runs 7200 RPM.

 

Hi Dmevid,

I didn't notice any changes in draining the battery quicker than with stock processor. Well maybe five to ten minutes so don't worry about it. The temps are also the same, thanks to ICD7 compound. At idle 23-31C and under the load 60-65C.

Hope it helps...cheers...

 

I am uninstalling all games because they are way too damn distracting.

 

how many pin is the 8705-u 1394 plug in?

 

I want to use XP instead of Vista. I installed a new drive identical to the original, partitioned and formatted it. XP installation went fine for a while then stopped. Anybody know what the problem/solution is ?

 

Is there anyway to remap what the Multimedia Panel keys do? I'd prefer if it affected Winamp, rather than trying to fire up the bulky Windows Media Center.

 

Hi Theris,

Yes there is. Look at this. Hope it helps.

Cheers...

 

Partly worked, thanks. I got it so the music button opens winamp, but I can't make the pause/play and etc. buttons work. =\

 

Not sure if it work but you can try. Download this utility and before you will install this one create restore point, just in case.

Cheers...

 

Tried that, no change. Bah. Thanks for the help thus far, martee.

 

I installed the blu-ray drive on my system (CT10N). I just installed the PowerDVD from Recovery, and then installed the update from http://www.cyberlink.com/downloads/support/powerdvd/patches_en_US.html the update
2008-12-08 PowerDVD 7.3 updates: This file updates PowerDVD 7.3 to PowerDVD 7.3 v4617. This update is for OEM versions of PowerDVD only.
Update:
Improves disc title compatibility.
Supports 1080/24p HDTV.

Blu-ray works great. Now if only my bluetooth was working.
RabidBunny

 

nice, I think the first upgrade on mine is going to be the Blu Ray. found it for $104

 

Good luck. I got my drive off EBAY from sh2pc. It tooks two weeks for it to arrive from the time I ordered it.

 

I plan on buying this laptop, but I want 1920 resolution If I'm going to buy it at best buy what should I say?

 

The way I got it was by saying that I would buy the floor model that had the 1920 screen for ticket price because after the stock was out on the others they would sell the floor model for 15% off anyways. That way they make an extra 200 bucks and you get a guaranteed high res screen. Mine came with a busted space bar but I got the warranty so I'm gonna send it in soon. It was the only way for me to guarantee the high res. They may not even have a 1920 on the floor but good chances they will because it's pretty much a bait n switch. They showcase the high res and then sell you the 1440. But because it was gateway's fault for shipping the high res screens in the first place they can claim that "they didn't know". I wouldn't take my chances buying a new one and crossing your fingers if you're that determined.

EDIT: For anyone interested, someone finally figured out the Ubuntu - Gateway mess for this thing.
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1167791&highlight=p-7805u
Some of it is a little out dated - Automatic driver install Nividia 180, and web cam worked fine for me.

 

does anybody expirience hissing sound from the power brick? is this normal? mine hisses when idle but when i run a game, it stops...

 

so is the t9800 the bets bang for your buck CPU upgrade for the 7805?

looking to pimp my nice 1900x1200 7805 out.

thinking, blu-ray, 2nd HD (scorpio black) and a new CPU. also considering 2 4GB RAM sticks - need it for audio production. that ill prolly cost me more then another laptop tho.....doh lol

 

i've read the P9600 is probably the overall best bang unless you just want to spend a ton of money for a bit faster. 2 4 gig sticks is going to be very financially painful.

 

Seems to be pretty normal among P-7805u owners. Mine does it. When the laptop is fully charged and not using much power, my power brick will hiss.

When it's not fully charged, or when the laptop is using a lot of power (like gaming), then the power brick is putting all the power through, which stops the hissing.

 

i bought a 7805, and its power spully did the same thing, a high pitched hum.

i eventually returned it becuase the display had terrible ghosting and blotching, but the seconf 7805 i got was from a later batch, still the 1900x1200, and a different power supply. this one is absolutely silent and doens't get as hot.

different design, too. things that make you go "hmmmmm"

 

From where did you get it?