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    HELP!!!!Is that a deal or not??

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by brunoroc, Apr 19, 2009.

  1. brunoroc

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    This is a whitebook meaning it'll come without CPU, RAM and HDD. Graphic cards are there already.
     
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    oh ok man thanks

    so how much would cost after u buy everything?? around 1500??
     
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    Depends what CPU/RAM/HDD you gonna be buying :D
    But for crossfire setup powerfull CPU is a must. Although personally I would avoid any crossfire or SLI systems. Minimal frame rates wont be increased in 95% of games plus possible driver issues. Been there, done that - though haden't any issues myself.
     
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    Pretty much. The p8600 is at around $200. Count on $50 for 4gb of ram and $100-80 for a good hard drive. That is still cheaper than what asus is offering and don't forget that you have 2 graphics card in there. If you think you have the skills to build it yourself, I'd say go for it!
     
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    don't forget wireless, and bluetooth.
     
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    one more thing

    does this laptops come with battery ??
     
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    what about the wireless??how much it cost?
     
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    These should be already there. Although few months ago Bluetooth was optional for OCZ DIY.

    Quote from Egg:

    Might wanna call them to confirm.
     
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    You will have full manual with pics with that DIY system in the box :)
    And there's also a How-to guide on products page of OCZ website.
     
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    ok man thanks
     
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    A 4965 AGN cost $35 on buy.com so that would be:
    OCZ Whitebook: $1,199.99
    P8600: $219.99
    Crucial 2x2GB DDR3-1066 : $57.99
    Hitachi 7K320 RPM: $59.99(after rebates)
    Intel 4965 AGN: $35

    A bit under $1600...
     
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    yeah thats a good price if u consider the ati hd3870 crossfire
     
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    You need to buy an operating system too.
     
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    yeah thats true i forgot about it
     
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    Linux is the answer to every problem.
     
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    Can linux play games like crysis, cod4, wow?
     
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    Not really. But you can get Vista Ultimate for $60 if you have a .edu email address. :D
     
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    I get vista for free wahahaha. The other good thing about that laptop is it can run mobile quad core cpu's which most laptops cant.
     
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    Just download Windows 7 build 7077, and you have a free Win based OS until 2010.

    Skip the P8600 @ $219, get yourself an ES T9600 from eBay for $218.
     
    Kevin, Apr 20, 2009
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