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    DV2817CA T5550 / 8400M GS / 2GB / 250GB - is it worth it

    Discussion in 'HP' started by ndondo, Jan 6, 2009.

  1. ndondo

    ndondo Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys sorry I am not sure if this kind of question against the forum rules or not.

    I have A laptop with Core 2 Duo T5550 With 8400M GS video card

    now I have heard horror problem with 8400M GS.. is it really something I should avoid?

    I really like the performance. and I have GPU monitor from riva tuner. The GPU temperature have been gone up as high as 80 celcius one time when I run the GPU stress test.

    will this laptop die eventually because of the infamous 8400M GS? should I keep an eye on the GPU temp all the time to avoid future problem?

    what's your take?

    thank you
    oh btw I paid $600 for it .. it is a demo unit
     
    ndondo, Jan 6, 2009
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  2. p1990

    p1990 Notebook Evangelist

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    Now that you have it,there's no point regretting...But you should have been on the safer side....For $600,it is a Decent deal. When did you make the purchase?
    Yes,those GPU's from Nvidia are prone to failure at one point...
     
    p1990, Jan 6, 2009
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  3. ndondo

    ndondo Notebook Enthusiast

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    I bought it last friday
    I still have 14 days to return this and shop for another laptop
     
    ndondo, Jan 6, 2009
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  4. p1990

    p1990 Notebook Evangelist

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    You have the chance then, PLEASE GO GO GO! Right now! :D..I think you can get better laptops at that rate recently. I actually thought your laptop was quite old and you had no chance of returning it!
     
    p1990, Jan 6, 2009
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    Ive had mine for a year now. Just make sure it doesnt exceed 85c

    You might be able to get something better for $600 though, depending on where you live.
     
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  6. ndondo

    ndondo Notebook Enthusiast

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    so not worth it ya?

    here in vancouver laptop with this spec is around $1000 tax in
    our tax is killing , 7% + 5% federal and provincial taxes :)

    how do you guys find a better laptop for $600 ... I would like to know pleasee :) thx2
     
    ndondo, Jan 6, 2009
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