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    What about DV6-3140SE?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by abhi_teche, Nov 4, 2010.

  1. abhi_teche

    abhi_teche Newbie

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    I am interested with the features of DV6-3140SE.

    2.53 GHz Intel Core i5-460M Processor
    Memory 4 GB DDR3 (1 x 4096 MB)
    Video Graphics ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650 Graphics (switchable)
    Video Memory up to 2714 MB total graphics memory with 1 GB DDR3 dedicated
    Display 39.6 cm (15.6") diagonal High-Definition LED HP BrightView Display (1366 x 768)
    Hard Drive 500 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive 7200 rpm
    Multimedia Drive SATA optical drive: LightScribe SuperMulti DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support
    Wireless Connectivity Bluetooth wireless networking and 802.11 b/g/n

    But I have heard HP Laptops have issues with battery, Heat and fan. Is that correct?
    What about the spec of DV6-3140SE. I am dont play much games but view HD videos....
    Kindly reply......
     
    abhi_teche, Nov 4, 2010
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  2. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    I tried an DV6 v3 , the fan was really noisy, might just have been mine, also the battery charging led and hdd activity indicator is on the right hand side next to the power socket, seem stupid to me, but good things are great screen, and good sound, aslo mine had an 500gb 7200rpm wd scorpio black hdd :)

    I personalty much preferred the DV6 V2 style to the V3
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Nov 4, 2010
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  3. City Pig

    City Pig Notebook Virtuoso

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    If you don't play games, you don't need the ATI 5650. It's just a huge waste. Even the integrated Intel GMA HD plays 1080p video flawlessly.
     
    City Pig, Nov 4, 2010
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    laptopbj Newbie

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    @ City Pig:
    Does ur laptop has ATI 5650? can u tell me how is it for gaming? does it play GTA 4 flawlessly?
    and fan/heating issue???
     
    laptopbj, Jan 28, 2011
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  5. jdjawad

    jdjawad Newbie

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    This Laptop is Great...

    I have bought it a week ago... it runs owsum...

    Crysis n GTA IV flawlessly... 5650 ATi Card is Gud !! :D (For Me) :p

    U can Play GTA IV wid high settingx no issue :D but tell u wht...

    nevr play games on laptops more then an HOUR... Dey Can Burn Demself Up !! :p

    Nd Yeaa.. DUn Forget 2 Plugin Da Charger While Playin d GAme :p

    Cheers !!
     
    jdjawad, Jan 29, 2011
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  6. roastedpork

    roastedpork Notebook Deity

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    Apart from the horrific spelling and odly placed capital letters, he does have a point, new games can run just fine at max settings (35fps stock / 40 overclocked.)
     
    roastedpork, Jan 30, 2011
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    laptopbj Newbie

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    Hey jdjawad, thanks for the reply.

    Can u tell me one thing.. i have heard we cannot switch between the dedicated GPU and intel graphics manually..its like, we have to plugin or unplug the laptop's AC adapter, if we have to switch between the gpu's..
    I saw a vdo on youtube where this guy was complaining about it.. he tried alot to switch the dedicated gpu to intel one.. but he couldnt.. as it was not responding.. and then when he unpluged the laptop.. it automatically asked to switch it from dedicated gpu to intel and vice versa..

    Is it like that with you too???????
     
    laptopbj, Jan 30, 2011
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  8. RRR123

    RRR123 Newbie

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    i have been using this laptop from last 6 months .. its a great laptop and it can play all new games in high graphics .....

    you can easily switch your graphics processor to ati 5650 and vice vera ...
    this is done by right clicking on dekstop and choose ''configure switchable graphics'' and then choose which one you want ..
    power saving GPU or high performance ..

    POWER SAVING GPU - it is intel hd graphics .. if you keep your laptop in this GPU the fan wont make any noise and your laptop wont heat up that easily ...

    HIGH PERFORMANCE - it is ati radeon 5650 .It is recommended that you should only switch to this graphics processor only before playing games .. otherwise you laptop would heat up very fast and the fan will be noisy..
     
    RRR123, May 30, 2011
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