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    Thinking of getting an ENVY 14", I got a few questions.

    Discussion in 'HP' started by nightmarerec0n, Jul 15, 2010.

  1. nightmarerec0n

    nightmarerec0n Notebook Enthusiast

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    1. How "portable" is it? I know it weighs a bit more then you expect, but how does it compare to the Macbook Pro design wise?

    2. How well will it run Fallout 3,Bioshock 2,Civ 5?

    3. Should I go for the i7 or the SSD if I can only get one?
     
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    lifesaflaw123 Notebook Geek

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    it'll feel like a mbp

    yes

    ssd
     
    lifesaflaw123, Jul 15, 2010
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    IIIM3 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    like lifesaflaw said:

    its just like a macbook pro

    yes it will run those games, not at the highest settings at all times but for the most part, its has a very good GPU for the size

    If you want the battery life, get the i5 since the i7 doesnt have switchable graphics. The SSD is nice if youre able to drop the cash
     
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    sorry, wrong post
     
    hlee628, Jul 16, 2010
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    Any idea at performance at high?
    How much will the i7 help gaming performance?
     
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    i7 will not help the gaming performance because the bottleneck is the GPU
    i5 2.4 is almost as fast as Dual Core 2 Duo 2.900 so it's more than enough with the 5650m

    But if you plan to video edit HD videos the i7 will be very useful.
     
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