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    What HP dv6z to get

    Discussion in 'HP' started by HP noob, Oct 17, 2011.

  1. HP noob

    HP noob Newbie

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    OK im sure this is in the 300 page thread or already been asked a 100 times but im i been looking at computers all day and came to these choices thanks to this forum.

    HP Pavilion dv6-6140us

    HP Pavilion dv7-6165us

    HP Pavilion dv6-6110us

    Recertified: HP Pavilion dv6-6135DX Im leaning towards this.

    I have seen all this talk about how good the dv6s are but not sure what one it is. Are any of these the dv6s that are getting the praise, or what one is the best?
     
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  2. rookietwo

    rookietwo Notebook Enthusiast

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    I think the dv6-6135 and the dv7-6165 are the only ones with a discrete 6750 graphic card, the others only have the amd apu.
    You should also check on Hp's website :since today/yesterday you can also build one to order with the 6750 graphic card
     
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  3. HP noob

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    Is the 6750 better then the 6770 graphic card the everyone has on here.
     
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    R3d Notebook Virtuoso

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    No. The 6750m will be ~15-20% slower than the 6770m. But both the 6770m and 6750m can be overclocked for better performance.
     
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  5. HP noob

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    Im about to buy a dc6t off hp with the 500$ off code total is 909$ is this look good


    2nd generation Intel(R) Dual Core(TM) i5-2520M (2.5GHz, 3MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 3.2 GHz
    2GB Radeon(TM) HD 6770M GDDR5 Graphics [HDMI, VGA]
    12GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    750GB 7200RPM Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
    High Capacity 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
    15.6" High Definition HP LED Brightview (1366x768)
    SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
     
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  6. hockeymass

    hockeymass that one guy

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    No. Don't bother with the 12 GB of RAM, instead get the Quad edition with the 1GB 6770 and the 1080p screen.
     
    hockeymass, Oct 17, 2011
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  7. HP noob

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    the total has to be 1399.00
     
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    ok then should i get the i7 2670 and the 2GB 6770 or the i7 2720 and 1GB 6770. Getting just 8GB ram is a good idea i can always add it for cheaper. Why the 1GB 6770 and not the 2GB?
     
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  9. HP noob

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    I wanna stay under 1,000$ total
     
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  10. hockeymass

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    The 2gb makes no difference, the 6770M isn't fast enough to utilize the extra memory.

    I would get the 2670 unless you absolutely need the extra features of the 2720 (vPro, VT-d, TXT). You probably don't, they're more for a professional computing environment.
     
    hockeymass, Oct 18, 2011
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  11. HP noob

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    I bought the dv6t quad last night.

    Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
    • 2nd generation Intel(R) Quad Core(TM) i7-2720QM (2.2 GHz, 6MB L3 Cache) w/Turbo Boost up to 3.3 GHz
    • 1GB Radeon(TM) HD 6770M GDDR5 Graphics [HDMI, VGA]
    • FREE Upgrade to 8GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    • 750GB 7200RPM Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
    • 15.6" Full HD HP Anti-glare LED (1920 x 1080)
    • FREE Upgrade to Blu-ray player & SuperMulti DVD burner

    Thanks for the help, cant wait to get off this eleven year old dell.
     
    HP noob, Oct 18, 2011
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  12. dirtyfingers

    dirtyfingers Notebook Consultant

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    Good job, those specs look MUCH better than the first ones you posted!
     
    dirtyfingers, Oct 18, 2011
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