So hard to say goodbye to my lappy

My sister needs a new computer and I want a new laptop. So I figured if I give her my laptop and buy myself a new laptop everything should be fine. My question is I build this laptop out of scrapes and I want to know if there's a really big difference between the old and new here's the specs.

Old (HP 6930p Elitebook)

Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 6.1.7600 (Win7 RTM)
Date 2010-08-17
Time 09:33


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Computer:
Computer Type ACPI x64-based PC (Mobile)
Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
OS Service Pack -
Internet Explorer 8.0.7600.16385
DirectX DirectX 11.0

Motherboard:
CPU Type Mobile DualCore Intel Core 2 Duo T9400, 2533 MHz (9.5 x 267)
Motherboard Name Hewlett-Packard HP EliteBook 6930p
Motherboard Chipset Intel Cantiga GM45
System Memory 3996 MB (DDR2-800 DDR2 SDRAM)
DIMM1: OCZ OCZ2M8002G 2 GB DDR2-800 DDR2 SDRAM (5-5-5-18 @ 400 MHz) (4-5-5-15 @ 333 MHz) (3-4-4-12 @ 266 MHz)
DIMM3: OCZ OCZ2M8002G 2 GB DDR2-800 DDR2 SDRAM (5-5-5-18 @ 400 MHz) (4-5-5-15 @ 333 MHz) (3-4-4-12 @ 266 MHz)
BIOS Type Compaq (01/07/10)
Communication Port RIM Virtual Serial Port v2 (COM4)
Communication Port RIM Virtual Serial Port v2 (COM5)
Communication Port ECP Printer Port (LPT1)

Display:
Video Adapter Mobile Intel® 4 Series Express Chipset Family (1849480 KB)
Video Adapter Mobile Intel® 4 Series Express Chipset Family (1849480 KB)
Monitor AU Optronics B141EW04 V3 [14.1" LCD]

Multimedia:
Audio Adapter Analog Devices AD1984A @ Intel 82801IB ICH9 - High Definition Audio Controller [A-3]

Storage:
IDE Controller Intel® ICH9M-E/M SATA AHCI Controller
IDE Controller Ricoh SD/MMC Host Controller
Disk Drive Hitachi HTS541640J9SA00 (40 GB, 5400 RPM, SATA)
Disk Drive ST9320421ASG (320 GB, 7200 RPM, SATA-II)
SMART Hard Disks Status OK

Partitions:
C: (NTFS) 194.3 GB (147.5 GB free)

Input:
Keyboard HID Keyboard Device
Keyboard Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard with HP QLB
Mouse Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad

Network:
Network Adapter Apple Mobile Device Ethernet (172.10.20.2)
Network Adapter Intel® 82567LM Gigabit Network Connection
Network Adapter Intel® WiFi Link 5100 AGN
Network Adapter Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter #2
Network Adapter Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter
Modem LSI HDA Modem
Modem Standard Modem

Peripherals:
Printer Fax
Printer Microsoft XPS Document Writer
Printer PDF Complete
FireWire Controller Ricoh RL5C832 IEEE1394 Controller (PHY: Ricoh RL5C832)
USB1 Controller Intel 82801IB ICH9 - USB Universal Host Controller [A-3]
USB1 Controller Intel 82801IB ICH9 - USB Universal Host Controller [A-3]
USB1 Controller Intel 82801IB ICH9 - USB Universal Host Controller [A-3]
USB1 Controller Intel 82801IB ICH9 - USB Universal Host Controller [A-3]
USB1 Controller Intel 82801IB ICH9 - USB Universal Host Controller [A-3]
USB1 Controller Intel 82801IB ICH9 - USB Universal Host Controller [A-3]
USB2 Controller Intel 82801IB ICH9 - USB2 Enhanced Host Controller [A-3]
USB2 Controller Intel 82801IB ICH9 - USB2 Enhanced Host Controller [A-3]
USB Device Apple iPhone
USB Device Apple Mobile Device Ethernet
USB Device Apple Mobile Device USB Driver
Battery Microsoft AC Adapter
Battery Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery
Battery Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery
Battery Microsoft Composite Battery

DMI:
DMI BIOS Vendor Hewlett-Packard
DMI BIOS Version 68PCU Ver. F.18
DMI System Manufacturer Hewlett-Packard
DMI System Product HP EliteBook 6930p
DMI System Version F.18
DMI System Serial Number 2CE918LQF3
DMI System UUID F59312A9-443DDE11-B3BA62A4-B30080E1
DMI Motherboard Manufacturer Hewlett-Packard
DMI Motherboard Product 30DB
DMI Motherboard Version KBC Version 87.2A
DMI Motherboard Serial Number 2CE918LQF3
DMI Chassis Manufacturer Hewlett-Packard
DMI Chassis Version
DMI Chassis Serial Number 2CE918LQF3
DMI Chassis Asset Tag
DMI Chassis Type Notebook



New (MSI FX600-002US)

Brand MSI
Model FX600-002US
Part# 9S7-16G122-002
General
Operating System Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
CPU Type Intel Core i5 450M(2.4GHz)
Screen 15.6"
Memory Size 4GB DDR3
Hard Disk 500GB
Optical Drive DVD Super Multi
Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce GT 325M
Video Memory 1GB DDR3
Communication Gigabit LAN and WLAN
Card slot 1 x Express Card
Dimensions 15.09" x 9.83" x 1.27" - 1.48"
Weight 5.28 lbs.
CPU
CPU Type Intel Core i5
CPU Speed 450M(2.40GHz)
Chipset
Chipset Intel HM55
Display
Screen Size 15.6"
Wide Screen Support Yes
Resolution 1366 x 768
Operating Systems
Operating System Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Graphics
GPU/VPU NVIDIA GeForce GT 325M
Video Memory 1GB DDR3
Graphic Type Dedicated Card
Hard Drive
HDD 500GB
Memory
Memory 4GB
Memory Spec 2GB x 2
Memory Type 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type DVD Super Multi
Optical Drive Interface Integrated
Communications
LAN 10/100/1000Mbps
WLAN 802.11b/g/n
Ports
Card Slot 1 x Express Card
USB 3
Video Port 1 x VGA
Other port E-SATA/USB combo
Audio Ports 1 x Microphone jack; 1 x Headphone jack
Audio
Audio Integrated Sound card
Speaker Internal Speakers
Input Device
Touchpad Multi-touch Touchpad
Keyboard 103 keys (Chiclet)
Supplemental Drive
Card Reader 4-in-1 (SD/MMC/MS/XD)
Webcam 720p HD Webcam
Power
AC Adapter 90-watt AC adapter
Battery 6-cell lithium ion
Battery Life 3 hours

 

the new one is much better... but what price is it? I'm quite sure u can get something better at the same price.

 

$799.99

Newegg.com - MSI FX600-002US NoteBook Intel Core i5 450M(2.40GHz) 15.6" 4GB Memory 500GB HDD DVD Super Multi NVIDIA GeForce GT 325M

 

Sounds like you really loved her. You broke up with her over getting a new laptop? Thats sad

 

I build it from the ground up so I know her inside and out..... My big concern is the integrated Graphic Card. I do some light video editing on my laptop and heavier editing on my desktop. I tried playing some fps games but that failed I can't even run a video benchmark on it without it failing.

 

I just realize I posted the same post twice on this site!!! My Bad Everyone

 

you could get a sony e series with ATI 5650 which should be excellent.. it will be $900 at most.

 

I was looking at the lenovo y560. I want the y560d but I don't know if tridef 3D will be any good.

 

I don't know what your primary usage is, but you may be a little disappointed in the small things when going from a business class notebook to a regular one.

Often business class notebooks will have a little better build quality, dual navigation (trackpad + trackpoint/dot), and a docking port.

 

dont forgot about the HP 3 year warranty. i have had many HP elitebooks over the past few years, so has my old company. the built quality vs a consumer grade laptop is way different. so is the level of tech support and warranty support.

 

The reason why I bought a elitebook barebone was because it looked cool it was the my first laptop that was really good. Within 5 years I came from a compaq Armada 1700 (slow) to a compaq armanda 110 (not bad still slow) to a hp tx1320us (really good but bad motherboard Burned out) to my 6930p all these laptops I build from barebones. Now I'm going back to what I really want. something fast powerful looks sweet Plays main stream games without a glitch and in 3 or 4 years it will still be a power house. So does anybody know the differance between the lenovo Y560 and Y560d. Is Tridef 3D even worth it...

 

IMO , no.. for 3D u need glases now.. later on in a few years when u don't , it would be excellent to buy.. also usually 3D screens have lower resolution and quality so its better to not get the 3D version.

 

Thanks for the heads up I'll just look into the Y560.

 

but what specs is it? i usually don't recommend lenovo ... but i'll suggest something else too.. Acer timeline X 4820 with core i5+ ATI 5650 is excellent.. Battery life is like 6hrs+ in normal work and 2-3hrs under load.. quality of build etc is also great!

 

Why don't you like lenovo

 

Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

CPU Type
Intel Core i7 720QM(1.6GHz)

Screen
15.6"

Memory Size
4GB DDR3

Hard Disk
500GB

Optical Drive
DVD±R/RW

Graphics Card
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5730

Video Memory
1GB DDR3

Communication
Gigabit LAN and WLAN

Card slot
1 x Express Card

Battery Life
3.5 hours

Dimensions
15.10" x 8.50" x 0.80"

Weight
5.95 lbs.

CPU

CPU Type
Intel Core i7

CPU Speed
720QM(1.60GHz)

Display

Screen Size
15.6"

Wide Screen Support
Yes

Resolution
1366 x 768

LCD Features
LED backlight

Operating Systems

Operating System
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

Graphics

GPU/VPU
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5730

Video Memory
1GB DDR3

Graphic Type
Dedicated Card

Hard Drive

HDD
500GB

HDD RPM
5400rpm

HDD Interface
SATA

Memory

Memory
4GB

Memory Type
204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM

Max Memory Supported
8GB

Optical Drive

Optical Drive Type
DVD±R/RW

Optical Drive Interface
Integrated

Communications

LAN
10/100/1000Mbps

WLAN
Intel 802.11 B/G/N

Ports

Card Slot
1 x Express Card

USB
3

Video Port
1 x VGA

HDMI
1

Other port
1 x ESATA

Audio Ports
1 x Microphone jack; 1 x Headphone jack

Audio

Audio
Integrated Sound card

Speaker
Internal Speakers

Input Device

Touchpad
Yes

Keyboard
Standard

Supplemental Drive

Card Reader
6-in-1 card reader(SD/SD pro/MS/MS pro/MMC/xD)

Webcam
1.3MP

Power

Battery
6-cell lithium ion

Battery Life
3.5 hours

 

specs is allright.. in fact better than i expected.. what's the price?

 

SEE I KNEW YOU WOULD LIKE IT I'M IN LOVE WITH THIS SYSTEM!!!...

Price is 899.99+Free SH

 

I don't know if your have a Frys electronics near you, but they have that laptop on sale this weekend for $850

 

No we don't have a fryers by us. But that would of been a good deal.

 

get it then.

 

I have a question Do you think it's best to add 8gb and a HDD 500gb 7200rpm or just leave it at 4gb and HDD 500gb 5400rpm. I will be doing some gaming NOTHING CRAZY LIKE CRYSIS!! That's only on my desktop . I also do some video editing and encoding.


I notice that the Lenovo i5 IdeaPad Y560 06462Q comes with both a 32gb SSD and a 500gb HDD for rapid drive and also a optical drive.

My question is Can't I add a ssd in the setup i'm getting? And if so where would you put it without losing the optical drive?????

http://www.buy.com/prod/lenovo-idea...core-i5-i5-450m-2-40/q/loc/101/216083793.html

 

After some looking I found out that i7 laptops gets really hot between 80-100F. Do anybody know if it's the same with i5 or i7 y560?

 

it shouldn't.. ask on the lenovo forum but 80C should be max temp reached.. even my T9400 does so but that's due to faulty cooling.. actuallly it used to reach 100C but i undervolted etc... blatantly hps fault.. as for which config, i'd get the one with 5400rpm drive and upgrade easily urself to seagate momentus XT.. won't need an SSD.. and no u can't add it without loosing ODD which isn't worth it.. momentus has close to SSD performance.

 

Funny you said that because I was doing some reading on seagate Hybrid today and decided with the 500gb option for 129.99 gotta love newegg.
Thanks again for your help. Do you think its worth upgrading to gskill 8gb pc3 10600 $189.99

 

i'd look on amazon for a discount.. try tigerdirect too... but as for RAM , 189 is bloody cheap for 8GB... but is this upgrade part of the laptop or something ur doing urself? If ur doing it urself , it will be even more cheaper.

 

Well at fry.com I found a y560 for 849.99+2 day shipping $19.00. That and the ncq hdd $129.99 is what I'm going to do for now because I want that Booq Boa squeeze backpack for 92.00. It perfect then later on down the line I'll get the 8gb gskill. That's a good deal right

 

i'd get the RAM first .. the offer might not last because $189 for 8GB DDR3 RAM doesn't come often..

 

I have a question What do you think about the Asus G51JX-X2. I was comparing both of them and the only differance I notice was the video card.

Y560 Ati 5730 1gb
Asus nvidia GTS 360m 1gb

Both are the same price and Specs. The asus comes with a 320gb hdd and I was gonna change that to a Seagate Momentus XT solid state hybrid drive regardless of which one I get. lol

Which one would you get

 

Thats a tough choice, the Lenovo, it gets better battery life. But the Asus's 360m is better for gaming.

360m: 10,000 3dmark06
HD 5730: 7,700 3dmark06

 

I quoted this post in order to highlight the fact that specs and price are not everything in a laptop. Durability, quality, and reliability are just as, if not more, important than delivering high performance.

A high-performance computer is useless if it constantly overheats or requires repairs, and unfortunately the majority of laptop computers these days are poorly designed, cheaply constructed, or inadequately cooled. You can give personal anecdotes to the contrary, but the statistics and facts speak for themselves. Even though I'm happy to use my new MacBook Pro these days, I would gladly refund it and have my old IBM T42 back in my hands, if it were only possible.

 

The GTS360M is way better than 5730.. it has 5500 in 3D Mark Vantage compared to 3500 for 5730... I'd get the Asus.. it should run cooler than the lenovo and look way better..

 

I wish I could afford the Asus G73JH..BUT!! That's to rich for my blood. lol.. So my minds set on the G51JX-X2.

 

lol its only the second ever laptop i bought.. not getting one for 3-4 years so need a great one