HP Pavilion dv6z

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10126042&catid=

How would this laptop perform in games and stuff?

I'm not familiar with amd processors.

And can someone please post some benchmarks for the 4650?

Thanks.

 

A member posted a review of the dv6z just a few days ago with similar specs to the one you are looking at. Take a look at that thread and might want to ask that question there...
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=415893

 

This is the lappy I own.

I get 5900 pts in 3Dmarks06 (good way to compare with other rigs)
I can play DOOM3 maxed out, Quake4 maxed out
COD4 & COD5 average 75 FPS at med-high settings (1366X768 res)

It's a pretty good laptop for the price, one of the best cheap gaming laptops.
AMD processors are running warmer than Intel tho. And MHz for MHZ, they are slower.

But if price /performance ration is what you like, you got a winner.

AMD/ATI just annouced a new generation of this combo, called tigris, engraved in 45nm probably running a little cooler, maybe a little faster. My take is that you won't see any TIGRIS around until close to XMAS time...

 

Sorry bout that, I saw that thread right after i made this one =/

To Exercise:
Thanks for the benchmarks. So I should be able to run Crysis on medium-high with decent frame rates?
How easy is it to overclock the cpu?
And is it possible to change the cpu to a better one?
Because my current laptop has a t7100 @ 1.8ghz, which I'm assuming is around the same level as the zm-82, and for some reason its constantly maxing out. It might be a problem with my laptop but if it's because it's a bad cpu then i might need something better.

Thanks for the help =x

 

This laptop is only available with the ZM-82 IMHO, unless you custom order one.

For Crysis, because the GFX card is nice, I'd think you could run it at med settings, although I can't confirm.

As for overclocking FORGET IT Those AMD CPUS are runnning warm already...

Anyway, overclocking and laptops don't mix IMHO.

 

Thats kind of a let down but thanks anyways.

And I don't think i can custom order since I'm in Canada.

Oh and how long does your battery last?

 

Hey, I love my laptop, but honesty is the key here. I bought this laptop to use as a desktop replacement for when I go away. I don't need the portability, battery life...and if I want to game seriously for a few hours, I'll use my cooling mat...I want to use it to browse the net, watch DVDs, play recent games and do homeworks.

Shop around, compare apples to apples and look at the Intel C2D/ Gforce GT230M or around that also...
Yes you can customize, go on HP.ca and you can pick a DV6 barebone and add options...
Battery life will really depends on the task and the energy saving settings in Vista.
I haven't tried to clock the battery yet, but it's a 6 cell battery, so don't expect long battery life. Especially with AMD CPUs.

Put everything in perspective. Do you need a nice and cheap desktop-replacement laptop, or mobility/battery life is critical to you?
You got everything in there. Wireless N, bluetooth, HDMI, 1 Gig GDDR3 GFX card...

Keep in mind that an equally performing laptop (gaming-wize) will cost you $300 more

 

Went to hp.ca and i couldn't find any bare bones or customizable models =/

I might buy a 12 cell battery if the 6 is too short.
I'll probably pick up the laptop later today

Thanks.

 

Enjoy.
You'll familiarise with the power management settings and all, it's a way to save on power. Also, the GFX card steps down a few notches when on battery power, to save also.

If I game using maximum performance setting, I score 5900 3DMARKS06
If I use HP recommended (power saving setting), I score 5300 3DMARKS06.
Doing so decrease processor temperature by 7-8 degrees celsius...so to me, HP recommended is the prefered setting, even for gaming...
I find that in order to test battery life and compare to others, you have to have the exact same settings (lower the screen's brightness, turn off wireless adapter...lol).

A lot of fanboyism, bad info. It's true that Intel has 80% of the market when it comes to laptop CPUs.
I'd rather to spend $300 on a new GFX card to put in my gaming computer, than pay an extra $300 on a laptop just to have an Intel inside (to get extra power that is not often needed)...especially when AMD/ATI has better GFX solution for the price. Lot's of people that claim that Intel C2Ds are more powerful (which is true), won't use their CPU to it;s max potential, so it's MOSTLY for bragging rights.
Now, they run cooler and are easier on batteries, this is the advantage Intel has...

You always get what you pay for, and in this case I find that $999.99 for a DV6-1264 is money well spent.