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    hp dv5 series and best graphics card

    Discussion in 'HP' started by fastgpx, Oct 17, 2008.

  1. fastgpx

    fastgpx Newbie

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    Does anyone know if the dv5 series can be equipped with the 9400 core duo processor and the nvidia 9800mgt GPU? I really like the weight and feel of this laptop and the better screens are pretty nice, but all i can seem to find are the 9600 m gs cards. I want a very good graphics quality machine for high res photo editing in a 15.4 inch. The 17 inchers are too big for lugging around. Thank you.
     
    fastgpx, Oct 17, 2008
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  2. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yes for the T9400; and No for the 9800MGT. The max offered is the 9600M GS and it is not upgradable.
     
    miner, Oct 17, 2008
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    Blue_Wolf, Oct 17, 2008
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    Yeah, the highest you can get is 9600M GT, not GS.
     
    Vladk1000, Oct 17, 2008
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    uncming Notebook Consultant

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    Yea...maybe they'll add more options as the year or years go along
     
    uncming, Oct 17, 2008
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    Correct me if I'm wrong but for high-res photo editing (or photo editing in general), CPU/memory is more important than the GPU. In fact, even the 9600 is overkill.
     
    marcklaser, Oct 18, 2008
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    With Photoshop CS4 using the GPU to offload some processing... doesn't seem like an overkill now :p
     
    cpu2k, Oct 18, 2008
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    Ah yes, forgot about the release of CS4.
     
    marcklaser, Oct 18, 2008
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    if i have the 9200, i cant upgrade right? im soo pissed hp messed up on my order
     
    kevintheduu, Nov 11, 2008
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    What's the problem with returning the ltop, and ordering the correct one?
    Or, call HP and tell them you received the incorrect setup, IF you actually did order the 9600GT.

    You have options instead of just repeating, "can I upgrade?"

    Explain. :cool:
     
    ttv, Nov 11, 2008
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    I think DV5 would met if you put that graphics card.

    A 9600 GT is good though..
     
    darkmax, Nov 11, 2008
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  12. kevintheduu

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    their current policy says i cant return customized orders
     
    kevintheduu, Nov 12, 2008
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  13. kevintheduu

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    well i didnt notice i had the wrong one in until i actually started playing rainbow six on it, and its already been 21 days since i received it. im s.o.l.
     
    kevintheduu, Nov 12, 2008
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    How does the 512mb ATI Radeon HD3450 compare to the NVIDIA cards offered in dv5?
     
    Oberkanone, Nov 12, 2008
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  15. uncming

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    That's interesting. Back in September, I returned my DV5T for a upgraded screen
     
    uncming, Nov 12, 2008
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  16. kevintheduu

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    its been past the 21 days. DAMMIT!! im screwed!
     
    kevintheduu, Nov 12, 2008
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  17. ttv

    ttv Notebook Geek

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    You CAN return any HP computer within 21 days, "custom" or off the rack.

    So, your comment that HP told you you can't return it, is wrong.

    What exactly can't you do with the 9200GS?
    Afterall, you used it for 21+ days before you noticed something "wrong".
    What's wrong?

    21 days to notice you didn't have the right hardware you ordered?
    All it takes is checking the system, which you should look at during the setup process when you first get your computer.

    Ah, forget it. :rolleyes:
     
    ttv, Nov 13, 2008
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    lol, ya... if you didn't notice you had the wrong card in 21 days, sorry pal, you are to blame, not hp :)
     
    firelord5000, Nov 13, 2008
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