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    HP DV7 17" vs. Dell Studio XPS 16

    Discussion in 'HP' started by P.B, Feb 17, 2009.

  1. P.B

    P.B Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys,
    need help choosing.
    Which laptop is a better performer at games like COD 4, Crysis, Far Cry2, GTA4 and all the new games.

    HP DV7 17"
    * Intel Centrino2 Core 2 Duo T9400
    -- 2.53GHz, with unbeatable 6MB Cache
    * Factory 4GB DDR2 Duo Channel RAM
    * NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT w/ 512MB Full Dedicated Video RAM
    * ALTEC LANSING Sound System & Subwoofer
    * Integrated Hybrid TV Turner, digital & analog
    * Comes w/ advanced HP Mobile Remote Control
    * Factory Duo HDD System, 2x400GB, Total 800GB
    * 17" WXGA+ Crystal SuperBight Widescreen, high definition 1440x900
    * Internal DVD+/-RW Duo Layer, LightScribe

    or

    Dell Studio XPS 16
    Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor P8600 (2.40GHz/ 1066 FSB/ 3MB Cache)
    Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate (64Bit)
    6GB DDR3 SDRAM Memory
    500GB* Hard Drive
    16 " 720p WXGA (1366x768) Anti-Glare WLED Display with 2.0MP webcam
    512MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3670 Graphics Card
     
    P.B, Feb 17, 2009
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  2. plasma.

    plasma. herpyderpy

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    Let me guess, you're aussie, right?

    The Dv7t is much better value there, with a better GPU, Resolution, hard Drive and CPU. The 9600M GT is better than the 3670 (just) and overclocks like crazy.

    Both laptops won't play GTA4 very well.
     
    plasma., Feb 17, 2009
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  3. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    my hdx 18t fails at GTA4...
     
    Xirurg, Feb 17, 2009
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    P.B Notebook Enthusiast

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    wow thanks for the replies guys.
    i saw a vid of this guy playin gta4 on his hp. didnt see any lags...
    though maybe he was playing it with low settings.
    hell i even managed to play san andreas with my old radeon 9200.

    na im in new zealand ;) good guess though

    HP DV7 17" is better than the hdx 18t at gaming. am i right?

    how bout the Toshiba Qosmio X300 17"?

    * Intel Centrino 2, Core 2 Duo P7350 @ 2.0GHz, 1GB FSB
    * Factory Huge 4GB DDR3 Duo-Channel RAM
    * Latest NVIDIA GeForce9700GTS Super Gaming Card w/ 2GB Video RAM
    * 2x200GB 7200rpm 16MB Cache Fastst Duo-HDD System, Total 400GB
    * DVD+/-RW Duo-Layer Multi Burner, with Label Flash
    * 17" Crystal Clear WXGA+ Widescreen, w/ TruBrite Technology, 1440x900
    * Built-in 4x Harman/Kardon Speakers with Subwoofer
    * 32-bit or 64-bit Windows Vista Premium w/ both Recoveries

    man i wish i was living in the US
     
    P.B, Feb 17, 2009
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  5. Xirurg

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    nope,they have the same GPU.
     
    Xirurg, Feb 17, 2009
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    That X300 kicks both of the previously mentioned laptop's behinds.
    Buy it, if you can stand the lid design.
     
    plasma., Feb 18, 2009
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    That bright red colour will obviously stand out if i carry it in uni. Although I'm willing to give it a ago for its gaming capability.
     
    P.B, Feb 18, 2009
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