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    going to purchase the NP5796

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Dislexi, Sep 5, 2008.

  1. Dislexi

    Dislexi Notebook Enthusiast

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    I really like this sager set up, but i wanted anyone's opinion on if i should change anything

    Sager NP5796 Custom Notebook (Built on Clevo M570TU)
    - 17" WUXGA "Glare Type" Super Clear Ultra Bright Glossy Screen (1920x1200)
    - Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound
    - Standard Dead Pixel Policy
    - ~Intel® P8600 45nm "Montevina" Core™2 Duo 2.40GHz w/3MB L2 On-die cache - 1066MHz FSB 25 watt
    - 512MB PCI-Express nVidia GeForce 9800M GT DDR3 DX10 (User Upgradeable)
    - ~ 4,096MB DDR3 1066MHz Dual Channel Memory (2 SODIMMS) (Requires Vista 64-Bit to recognize Full 4GB)
    - Custom Laptop Skins [Choose from our designs or your own Graphic or Logo
    (Details of design made after order) (Will cause additional lead time on order)
    - ~Combo 8x8x6x4x Dual Layer DVD +/-R/RW 5x DVD-RAM 24x CD-R/RW Drive w/Softwares
    - ~ 320GB 5400RPM (Serial-ATA II 300 - 8MB Cache)
    - Internal 7-in-1 Card Reader (MS/MS Pro/MS Duo/MS Pro Duo/SD/Mini-SD/MMC/RS)
    - Internal Bluetooth 2.0+ EDR
    - Built-in Intel® PRO/Wireless 5300 802.11 a/g/n Wi-Fi Link
    - Built in 2.0 Megapixel Camera
    - Sound Blaster Compatible 3D Audio - Included
    - Basic Black Business Case - Included
    - Smart Li-ion Battery (8-Cell)
    - Integrated Fingerprint Reader
    - ~Windows Vista Home Premium 64-Bit Installed (64&32-Bit CD Included) w/ Drivers & Utilities CD's
    - 3 Year Labor* 1 Year Parts Warranty Lifetime 24/7 DOMESTIC Based Toll Free Telephone Tech Support
    (Labor Warranty through Xotic PC)

    **which HDD would be better the 320gb 5400 rpm or the 320gb 7200rpms?**

    any other opinions on it are welcome and appreciated :)

    I was trying to decide between this and the 8660, but im gonna go with the 17"

    :)
     
    Dislexi, Sep 5, 2008
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  2. wywern209

    wywern209 NBR Dark Knight

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    well, the 7200 hdd will definitely be faster but battery life will take a dip as high speed drives take more power and more sound.
     
    wywern209, Sep 5, 2008
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    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    that spec looks solid :)

    the 320GB 5400rpm drive is as fast as the 200gb7200rpm drives... so its even better with being cooler and having more storage. :)
     
    Gophn, Sep 5, 2008
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    icehell Notebook Evangelist

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    5796>>>>>>>>>>8660
     
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    emike09 Overclocking Champion

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    Actually the 7200rpm drive can save battery life, depending on what your doing. It gets the job done much faster, and therefore using less battery :)
     
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    Dislexi Notebook Enthusiast

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    hmm... well im gonna be gaming and doing school work, so which do you think i should chose, it's not going to be plugged in at all times, nor the opposite, i *can* plug it in at school, but i dont want to be rooted to a wall lol

    which do you guys think would be best?
     
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    bang for the buck is 320gb 5400rpm.
     
    Gophn, Sep 5, 2008
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    Dislexi Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanx :) more bang for the buck is always awesome
     
    Dislexi, Sep 5, 2008
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