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    OCZ new whitebox

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Jakamo5, Aug 8, 2008.

  1. Jakamo5

    Jakamo5 Tetra Vaal

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    Model number: OCZNBIM17A

    http://www.ocztechnology.com/aboutocz/press/2008/299

    For the demanding visual effects gamers require for the latest PC titles, the OCZ whitebook solution features powerful MXM 2.0 upgradeable graphics solutions and can currently support 2 ATI M88XT in Crossfire™ mode or a single NVIDIA 8800 GTX. The option of customizable MXM 2 graphics will offer a truly powerful gaming experience.

    The OCZNBIM17A Notebook
    The new OCZ whitebook can be customized by the leading system builders to meet the needs of consumers, and fully-configured the OCZNBIM17A leads in performance and features:

    Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology
    Intel® Core™2 Duo T9600, P9500, T9400, P8600, P8400
    Mobile Intel® GM47, GM45, and PM45 Express Chipsets with ICH9M or ICH9M Enhanced
    Intel® Core™2 Extreme Mobile Processor
    Core™2 Extreme X9100
    ATI M88XT CrossFire™ DirectX 10.1 Compatible (option for single NVIDIA® 8800 GTX)
    Upgradeable MXM 2 Graphics Slots
    Up to 4GB (2x2GB) Dual Channel DDR3-1066
    17" WUXGA (1920x1200)
    High Definition integrated stereo sound
    Maxim® Amplifier
    Audigy® HD Software Edition Option
    2W/CH, Stereo, Two Channel, Subwoofer
    Full Sized Keyboard 2.5mm Stroke, Vista Key
    Intel® 802.11a/g/n wireless LAN (MIMO)
    Bluetooth V2.1 + EDR
    Built-in 2.0MP Digital Video Camera
    Fingerprint Reader
    12 Cell Lithium-Ion Battery

    I've only been able to find it at Digital Storm as of now:

    http://www.digitalstormonline.com/laptopgamingdominator.asp

    Thoughts?
     
    Jakamo5, Aug 8, 2008
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  2. Surfinite

    Surfinite Notebook Enthusiast

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    Beats the M570TU by having 2 HDs

    But i live in the UK, anyone been able to find other retailers?
     
    Surfinite, Aug 8, 2008
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  3. Fade To Black

    Fade To Black The Bad Ass

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    Do you guys know where that barebone is from?
    It's made by Arima and supposedly was going to be used by Alienware (according to some die-hard Alienware fans here). The model name is W840 DI.
     
    Fade To Black, Aug 9, 2008
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  4. Jakamo5

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    makes sense because it looks like an alienware
     
    Jakamo5, Aug 9, 2008
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  5. makaveli72

    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    Well, the price is decent, at least w/ the config. I want compared to some other sites...(this includes two 128GB SSDs) but not having the option to have a desktop processor such as the Sager NP9262 w/ the Quad 9650 that's just been released to this model...IDK..it's nice but it needs to step up on the cpu side...well this will only be an issue for folks like me who demand every bit of performance. But for regular joes this should be very exciting!
    CPU Comparison!
     
    makaveli72, Aug 9, 2008
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  6. dtwn

    dtwn C'thulhu fhtagn

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    dtwn, Aug 9, 2008
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