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    HP dv7t- debating which graphics card to select- ordering tonight!

    Discussion in 'HP' started by allfiredup, Aug 29, 2008.

  1. allfiredup

    allfiredup Notebook Virtuoso

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    Howdy folks,

    I'm finally going to pull the trigger on a dv7t later this evening. I've decided on every specification except the graphics card.

    HP Pavilion dv7t
    Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
    Intel P8400 2.26GHz
    WSXGA+ (1680x1050) InfinityBrightView display
    2GB DDR2 RAM (upgrading to 4GB upon arrival)
    320GB Hard Drive
    Intel 5100 AGN
    DVD SuperMulti (sans LightScribe, would never use it)

    The only question is which nVIDIA graphics card to get...the 256mb 9200M GS is standard, but the benchmark scores I've seen for it trail behind entry-level ATI Radeon Mobility HD3450. The 512mb 9600M GT is more GPU than I'll ever need (I'm not a gamer), but I'm thinking the 9600M will be the best choice in the interest of "future-proofing".

    I wish HP offered something in the middle like the 9500M GS or even the 9600M GS, but they don't...so do I pay for the 9600M GT upgrade ($100, or $70 if the coupon still works when I buy)?
     
    allfiredup, Aug 29, 2008
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  2. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    get 9600gt,just in case ;)
     
    Xirurg, Aug 29, 2008
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  3. Boundzy

    Boundzy Notebook Geek

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    I'm not a gamer, but I ordered the 9600gt for my dv7t. If the 30% off coupon had not been available, I would have gone with the 9200gs.
     
    Boundzy, Aug 29, 2008
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  4. Infamous22

    Infamous22 Notebook Deity

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    Grab the 9600m GT. It will last you a longer duration.
     
    Infamous22, Aug 29, 2008
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  5. pidge

    pidge Notebook Guru

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    I went with the 9600GT. But then again, I'm a gamer. :)
     
    pidge, Aug 29, 2008
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  6. allfiredup

    allfiredup Notebook Virtuoso

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    I finally placed my order this morning and I think I'll be very happy with the specs I selected-

    HP Pavilion dv7t
    Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
    Intel P8400 (2.26GHz) processor
    17.0" WSXGA+ (1680x1050) Infinity BrightView display
    2GB DDR2 RAM (upgrade to 4GB upon arrival)
    512mb nVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT graphics
    320GB Hard Drive
    DVD SuperMulti
    Intel 5100AGN Wi-Fi link
    Integrated 56k modem (just in case)

    The total before discounts was $1,546.98 and the 30% off coupon brought it down to $1,082.89 plus sales tax of $67.31. It's saying it will be built on or before Wednesday, September 10...so only a two week wait. I waited five weeks for my ThinkPad back in April!
     
    allfiredup, Aug 30, 2008
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  7. Boundzy

    Boundzy Notebook Geek

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    ^^Looks nice. Congrats!
     
    Boundzy, Aug 30, 2008
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  8. mattmcss

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    Nice man ! Very close to the one I just configured last night as well.
     
    mattmcss, Aug 30, 2008
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