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    Question about HP Envy 15 i7

    Discussion in 'HP' started by pi314, Jan 14, 2010.

  1. pi314

    pi314 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Greetings to the forum,

    I have been trolling here for the past couple of days to make up my mind on the Envy 15.


    I pulled the trigger and purchased an envy with these specs,

    • Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
    • Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-720QM Processor (1.6GHz, 6MB L2 Cache, 1333MHz FSB) w/Turbo Boost up to 2.8 GHz
    • 4GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    • 320GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
    • 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 5830 Graphics - For i7 Processors
    • 15.6" diagonal Full High Definition LED HP Ultra Brightview Widescreen Display (1920x1080)
    • Webcam Only
    • Intel Wireless-N Card with Bluetooth
    • HP Color Matching Keyboard
    • 6 Cell Lithium Ion Polymer Battery


    I will use the laptop for everything. I will use AutoCad and other Civil Engineering applications. I don't play games much but I like the Total War games and Mass Effect.


    With the i7-720qm processor,

    If the overheating is as bad as some people say it is I may cancel the order.
    Will the laptop overheat? When it does, how hot is it to the touch? I am seeing a lot of statements about how hot it gets.


    Your insight is appreciated
     
    pi314, Jan 14, 2010
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    From what I read it will get warm, but the machine won't overheat. It is a metal chassis, so it will conduct heat faster and feel hotter than plastic might, even if it were at the same temperature.
     
    Pitabred, Jan 14, 2010
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  3. pi314

    pi314 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok, thank you.
     
    pi314, Jan 14, 2010
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