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    Future Clevo Owner - D900C

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Wu Jen, Jun 24, 2007.

  1. Wu Jen

    Wu Jen Some old nobody

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    Well, I pulled the trigger. Not going to try and wait for the 8800's to show up. I want a fast gaming notebook that is feature rich so I went ahead and ordered the following!
    Model name: Black-Hawk
    Parts:
    Intel® Core™2 Duo E6700 (2.66GHz/1066MHz/4MB)
    2048MB High Speed DDR2 800MHz Extreme Performance Memory
    400GB @ 7,200 High Speed Storage RAID 0 (2x 200GB)
    No External Storage
    8X High Speed Dual Layer +/- DVD-RW Drive
    SLI Dual nVIDIA Geforce GO 7950GTX 1GB RAM X-TREME GPU
    17" WUXGA+ Ultra Resolution GlassVision Wide Screen Cinema Display
    8 Channel Advanced SRS WOW Surround Sound System
    High Speed 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Networking Adapter
    Internal High Speed V90k Dial Up Modem
    Built In 802.11N 300mbps Ultra Speed Wireless Adapter
    Integrated Advanced Bluetooth Wireless Adapter
    No EVDO (Evolution Data Only) High Speed Internet Connection
    No GPS Location Device
    Advanced TV Tuner + Remote Control
    Microsoft® Windows Vista Ultimate + XP Dual Boot Config

    I should get it around the first week of July! I'm stoked! :D
     
    Wu Jen, Jun 24, 2007
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  2. GlueEater

    GlueEater Notebook Evangelist

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    That's an awesome machine. How much did that run you?
     
    GlueEater, Jun 24, 2007
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  3. rigv

    rigv Notebook Enthusiast

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    Mine should be this week. Goodluck with your order! I'm damn excited aswel!

    Edit: PC Microworks? They're not in the Clevo Resellers mate, how'd you find them?
     
    rigv, Jun 24, 2007
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  4. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    They will be included in the next Clevo Guide revision. :)

    They are reputable.

    Congrats on the new beast... but remember to take care of it.
     
    Gophn, Jun 24, 2007
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  5. rigv

    rigv Notebook Enthusiast

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    Oooh.

    Can't wait for mine :D
     
    rigv, Jun 24, 2007
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  6. Wu Jen

    Wu Jen Some old nobody

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    lol, thanks Gophn. Your review helped push me over the edge for this :)
    I know I know, battery etc etc :p I plan on keeping the battery out most of the time so 50% storage it is. I work on a ship so I only have to relocate every month. + Space is a premium for me. Having compact firepower = priceless!!

    Question though if I get another 200GB 7200 drive how hard will it be to turn my Raid 0 into a Raid 5 setup? Won't require a reformat will it?
     
    Wu Jen, Jun 24, 2007
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  7. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    That looks like an amazing machine, should be even faster than the one I tested. Can't wait to hear your thoughts when you get it. :)
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jun 24, 2007
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  8. Wu Jen

    Wu Jen Some old nobody

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    How hard will it be for me to add another Hitachi 7k200 Drive in and change the Raid to 5? Currently I have it configured with 2x200GB 7200RPM drives in a Raid 0 array. Will I have to reformat the disks?
    Thanks.
     
    Wu Jen, Jun 24, 2007
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  9. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    The RAID array that you want to use has to be set before any OS gets installed.
     
    Gophn, Jun 24, 2007
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