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    Thinking about getting a FX, just a few questions?

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by DavGerm4, Jun 5, 2008.

  1. DavGerm4

    DavGerm4 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok, so I'm probably going to be getting the Gateway P-6831FX, but I wanted to know if I could get a slimline Blu-Ray Drive, and be able to use it in the Gateway? Does anyone know if that's possible? Also, since the 6831 only has a 1.6GHz processor, can I upgrade it to like a 2.4GHz? I would rather do that then pay more money for the P-172X or something like that!

    Thanks!
     
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    PBC84 Newbie

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    Now what's the difference between WXGA+ and WUXGA? Is it just the resolution? And do all the FX Models have 2 HDD trays? Because that is one of the features I liked when I heard of the FX, but I didn't know if all models could support 2 HDD's?

    And I'm reading that people are putting the x9000 in their machines? What's the difference between a Core2Duo and the Extreme?

    Thanks
     
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    Lum-X Notebook Evangelist

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    Extreme has unlocked multiplayer so you can overclock it with out changing fsb
     
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    royk50 times being what they are

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    the fx series has 2 hdd bays
    the extreme processors are c2d that have an unlocked multiplier allowing over clocking up to 3.0ghz (restricted by gateway bios), the non extreme c2d cannot be overclocked on an fx laptop.
     
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    I almost fell for buying a Dell XPS m1530 or m1330, but I really want this one a lot more! I've seen it at Best Buy, but never really got to lift it, cause they lock them down! Are these okay to carry around everywhere or is it basically like a Desktop Replacement? I've got a Desktop that I built, but one of the things that caught my eye was it had the 8800M GTS for cheaper then Alienware or Dell would have it for!
     
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  7. Maxprime1

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    It's no ultra-lite. But, they are not bad to carry. Just get a good bag for it. For the performance and price.I think you can't go wrong.
     
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    I carry mine to work everyday with a backpack its pretty damn heavy with the battery and power brick, I would guess around 10lbs with all that and a mouse. But if you are like me and carry a backpack to school its still much lighter than 2-3 textbooks. I wouldn't recommend a carrying bag just because it would get tiring unless you need one to look professional (I'm guessing you don't since the laptop isn't the most subtle professional looking notebook out there).
     
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    Ask the Best Buy sales people if you handle one to test its weight, they should allow you to do so.
     
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    its a bit heavy but with a good bag it is no issue.
    there is no better deal around, not by far.
     
    royk50, Jun 7, 2008
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