Help in confid M860TU

Which setup do you recommend in buying a new M860TU

Which screen WUXGA or lower?

I thought of X9100 & 9800m GT...

Thanks

 

Depends on your budget. Depends on your preferences. The 1920. resolution is quite high but for any resolution, you'll get used to it. X9100 is the best CPU, but if you have a lot of money, you might want to reconsider another (more powerful) laptop.

 

M860TU - 1680*1080 (glossy)

M860TU 1920*1200 (Matte)

What do you want to spend? What do you prefer (glossy, matte)? What games will you be playing?

As for the CPU, I think a 2.0ghz 2mb cache coupled with the 9800M GTS will produce great visuals and a solid framerate.... take a look at some benchmarks before you drop +$X.00 on the X1900....

 

Thanks...

I'm like a zombi reading around want to know everything at once.... its hard

So basically i want a gaming config which i won't be wrong about choosing the components for the next 3 years (am i optimistic?)

I'll play COD4 and Crysis. I have a conflict regarding the screen... want the best i can have in it, but wonder if reading won't be too hard...?

Regarding CPU I was told here that T9800 will do the job for half the bucks and saving on its TDA 35W.

In respect to GPU i would like to have the 9800 GT.

Memory thought of 4GB

HDD 250GB@7200

Operating system: Now i'm using my XPS 1330 with downgrade to XP Pro. Understood that going into VISTA will use the whole 4GB... Now i need a multi language ver. So in case i take it with Vista Ultimate 64bit could i add the other language latter on?

Also i have Vista Business, does it 64 bit too? Is it wise to go into the 64 bit?

What about the Intel turbo memory... Does it worth investing in it? 2 or 4 GB?

Do you need an extra battery for longer run time? I preffer getting what i need at one shipment rater then ordering it latter and paying again shipping fees etc.

I'm located abroad.

Thank you.

Thanks.

 

I think the Matte screen would be better. The viewing angles on the glossy is just poor, I mean, if you are 3 or more on this laptop, at least one won't be able to see correctly. As for the resolution, I'm sure you'll get used to it

For the hard drive, you might want to get a 320GB@5400 since its theorically cooler and the performance difference is not so big (but it depends on the hard drive brand and model). For the OS, .Vista Ultimate have language packs while other versions don't. Home Premium, Business and ultimate are available in 64-bit version but only Ultimate will have the 64-bit DVD included: you'll have to order the 64-bit DVD for Home Premium or Business.

For the Turbo Memory, it only allows you to start a certain amount (limited by the size) applications faster since you cannot use a part for Readyboost since you chose 4GB RAM. About the battery, its up to you. You can achieve around 2 hours with this laptop.

 

Thanks Livesoft!

So which HDD should i ask for @7200RPM and maintain a lower working temp? i mean brand and model?

In regard to CPU, can i have your 2 cents?

 

Depends on where you buy. I couldn't recommand any because I don't really know much about that. Hitachi and WD have some good stuff. Don't know about the rest.

For the CPU, I personally never felt that there is a noticeable improvement because of the clocking, but then again, I don't have numbers.

I believe it depends on your budget. If you can afford that, just go for it. If you're a little restricted, you won't die if you choose a P9500 or P8600 with a 5400rpm hard drive.

 

From where exactly are you planning to buy your notebook? I'd like to take a look at their prices.

 

From EUROCOM...

I have emailed them regarding the Intel T9800... But yet there is no reply

It was a good advise regarding the T9800, thanks. Just hope they can supply it.... Is it a big trub to swap it latter on?

 

The T9800 isn't available at retail yet, and the versions from eBay are engineering samples. When I originally advised you on the X9100, I was under the assumption that you were buying from PCMicroworks who also uses ES X9100s in their notebook.

Switching out the processor yourself really is an easy thing to do, but you would first need to double check with Eurocom to make sure that you wouldn't be voiding your warranty by doing it.

If you do go this route of buying a T9800, myself and other members here on the forums are more than willing and able to walk you through the process. If you aren't comfortable with it doing it, I understand.