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    Discussion in 'HP' started by zachkowalchuk, Dec 19, 2008.

  1. zachkowalchuk

    zachkowalchuk Newbie

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    I recently purchased an HP Pavilion dv9700t on September 3rd, 2008. The specs are:
    17" 1440x900
    Intel C2D [email protected]
    4 GB Ram
    250 GB Hard drive
    8400M gs

    Just to check, this should last me a good while right? Just because HP doesn't sell it anymore, its not going to be crap right?
     
    zachkowalchuk, Dec 19, 2008
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  2. Tinselworm

    Tinselworm Notebook Deity

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    well, the Processor is decent but the graphics card is kindof old, and this model (8400M GS) can overheat.
     
    Tinselworm, Dec 19, 2008
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  3. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    for office work, surfing, movies, etc, that rig wil keep you happy for another two or three years easily.
     
    whizzo, Dec 19, 2008
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    Slaughterhouse Knock 'em out!

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    It should last a couple of years but that GPU is very low end and old now, not to mention it may have thermal issues. But besides that, it should be a good machine.
     
    Slaughterhouse, Dec 19, 2008
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    Isend2C Notebook Deity

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    I agree with what's said above. Also though, because of the model you'll be able to add another hard drive later if the one you have starts to get a little too full for your liking. It'd owe me some 20GB of Data is my drive was that small :p
     
    Isend2C, Dec 19, 2008
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    zachkowalchuk Newbie

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    I don't game on it. PS3 is for that, and even then, I don't have much time to game with school and such.
     
    zachkowalchuk, Dec 19, 2008
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    Be careful with the GPU. I had one and the GPU fried. Luckily i was able to do a switcheroo with another before HP stopped selling them.
     
    ajay88, Dec 21, 2008
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