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    Is this hp Dv5t for me?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by deekeye, Jul 26, 2009.

  1. deekeye

    deekeye Notebook Enthusiast

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    This will be my primary pc. I plan to use it for general pc task, streaming netflix movies and games (left4dead, COD4, ModernWarfare2, Source game).

    I'll be happy if i can run thosw games on medium settings. Actually I've never played anything with full effects so I'm not too big on graphics just gameplay. I am also interested in connecting to a larger monitor. Ket me know what you think, Advice is needed.

    Here are the specs:

    Includes notebook, six-cell lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, HP Mobile remote control, USB drive preloaded with Corel Paint Shop Pro X2
    2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5800 processor
    15.4" diagonal WXGA high-definition BrightView display, 1280x800 resolution
    4GB DDR2 RAM
    320GB SATA hard drive
    LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R, +/-RW drive, double-layer support
    802.11b/g wireless LAN
    NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT graphics with 512MB dedicated, up to 2302MB total available memory
    Altec Lansing speakers with SRS premium sound
    HP Web cam with integrated digital microphone
    56K modem
    Integrated 10/100/1000 ethernet LAN
    TouchPad
    5-in-1 memory card reader: SD, MMC, MS, MS Pro, xD
    Four USB 2.0 ports, fourth port shared with eSATA
    HDMI, IEEE 1394, VGA, RJ-11, RJ-45, notebook expansion, consumer IR ports
    Dual headphone jacks
    Mic jack
    ExpressCard/54 slot
    Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium, 64-bit, SP1
    MS Office 60-day trial
    Measures approximately 14"L x 10-1/8"D x 1-5/8"H
    UL listed; 1-year LMW
    Made in China
     
    deekeye, Jul 26, 2009
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  2. gauden44

    gauden44 Notebook Consultant

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    Before the DV5T was removed from HP's store, didn't they take off the option to add the 9600M GT because it was overheating like crazy? I'm not sure, but I think they may have...
     
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  3. deekeye

    deekeye Notebook Enthusiast

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    thats what i thought. This one is being sold on QVC. Its no longer sold on hps site. The QVC version has had good reviews. Not sure if it was overstock sold to qvc.
     
    deekeye, Jul 26, 2009
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    deekeye Notebook Enthusiast

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    My pther option is an 15.6Acer with a 3200hd.
     
    deekeye, Jul 26, 2009
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    Dspr_02 Notebook Evangelist

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    The HD3200 can not really manage CoD4, L4D or any upcoming games very well, I managed to run CSS at 1280x800 w med-high settings @ ~ 27FPS in game, which is completley different from what I got on the video stress test on my Dell 1536 w/ Turion X2 RM-70, HD3200 and 4GB DDR2!

    Here is The Review of my Studio 1536, just look at the game testing parts to get an idea of what an HD3200 can do!

    I would look towards Asus or MSI since they have some really good Price/Performance.

    What is your price range anyways?
     
    Dspr_02, Jul 27, 2009
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