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Game Wizard
03-01-2012, 01:22 AM
Is this a good computer for 1999 $

Display
Screen Size
17.3 Inches
Native Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
LED Backlit Display
Yes
Processor
Processor Type
Intel Core i7 2670QM
Processor Cores
4
Processor Speed
2.2 GHz
Processor Cache
6 MB
Storage & Memory
Hard Drive Capacity
1.5 TB
Hard Drive Speed (Revolutions Per Minute)
7200 rpm
RAM Size
12 GB
RAM Type
DDR3 SDRAM
RAM Speed
1333 MHz
RAM Slots
4 (1 Available)
Optical Drive
Blu-Ray Writer Enabled DVD±RW/CD-RW
Built-in Memory Card Reader
Yes
Memory Card Reader - Compatible Memory Type
8 In 1
Graphics
Graphics Chipset
Nvidia GTX 560M
Video Memory Configuration
Dedicated
Dedicated Video Memory Size
3GB
Wireless Display (WiDi) Capable
No
Audio
Speaker Wattage
N/A
Integrated Microphone
Yes
Microphone Input
Yes
Digital Audio Output
Yes
Hardware Volume Control
Yes
Inputs & Outputs
Webcam
Yes
Keyboard Language
English
Numeric Keypad
Yes
Backlit Keyboard
Yes
Type of Pointing Device
TouchPad
Number of Touchpad Buttons
2
Type of Modem
Not Applicable
USB 2.0 Ports
3
USB 3.0 Ports
1
HDMI Output
Yes
HDCP Compliant
No
VGA Output
Yes
IEEE 1394 Input/Output
No
eSATA Port
No
ExpressCard/34 Input
No
ExpressCard/54 Input
No
IR Receiver
No
Other Input or Ouput Ports
None
Networking
Ethernet Port
10/100/1000
Integrated Wi-Fi
802.11b/g/n
Integrated Bluetooth
Yes - 2.1 + EDR
Power
Approximate Battery Life
4 Hours
Battery Type
Lithium Ion
Battery - Number of Cells
8 Cells
Battery - Capacity
5200 mAh
Energy Star Qualified
Yes
Software
Pre-loaded Operating System
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit
Operating System Language
English
Loaded Software
None
Loaded Software 2
None
Loaded Software 3
None
Loaded Software 4
None
Physical Features
Laptop Thickness (closed)
6.2 cm
Laptop Depth
32.5 cm
Laptop Width
42 cm
Laptop Weight (including battery)
1.94 kg
Warranty Labour
1 Year(s)
WebID
10189079
What's in the Box
A/C Adapter
Manual
Asus Backpack
More information
Never worry about running out of space with a pair of 750GB hard drives that deliver a colossal 1.5TB of storage. Enjoy crystal-clear playback of movies on the 17.3-inch Full HD 120Hz 3D-ready LED display with the Blu-ray burner, and cinematic audio thanks to THX TruStudio and EAX Advanced HD 5.0 technologies. Capture and relay information on the battlefield quickly and efficiently with the built-in 2.0MP webcam. A unique venting design pulls air from underneath the notebook, cooling the system and venting it through the rear for a cool and quiet environment, while the ergonomic illuminated keyboard is angled for optimal usability even during long gaming sessions. Experience the freedom of wireless with 802.11bgn and Bluetooth and connect external devices and flash storage easily with built-in USB 3.0 and 8-in-1 card reader. 3D Vision kit (with 3D glasses), Republic of Gamers backpack and gaming mouse are included.


Now the computer i am using is from 2000 and is only 60gb with maybe 1 gb of ram should i purchase this laptop and is windows 7 a good running system? Also this is only inside not for travelling so battery life is not that much a big deal

Game Wizard
03-01-2012, 01:36 AM
Also this computer if i buy it will be for at least 15 years unless some jesus computer comes out later in the future which it probably will

Noctis Caelum
03-01-2012, 01:46 AM
its ok not the best but it will do

CloudStrife7x
03-01-2012, 01:54 AM
its kinda pricey too me lol, but yeah it will be alright also Windows 7 is a good OS better than Vista, as for lasting 15 years it just depends, there are so many factors on how long a laptop will last like user usage, hardware, software, etc. Also there will always be something newer as soon as you buy it lol.

XajNyne
03-01-2012, 02:19 AM
Any OS is better than vista lol! I hate it!

Paprika
03-01-2012, 02:19 AM
it'll last for a few years (no where near 15 maybe 5 max) but for that price you could easily build a far superior system. Even if you get a shop to assemble it, it would still work out cheaper and better

Original Boss
03-01-2012, 02:57 AM
Pretty awesome although thats way to much for me i bought my PC for £320

Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz

2.4 GHz Performance Rated at: 5.28 GHz

Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A04
Version: Dell Inc. A04

RAM 3.0 GB

Windows 7 Ultimate Edition Service Pack 1 (build 7601), 64-bit

Video card GeForce 8800 GTX

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h395/ajay1080/IMG_2549.jpg

Its not brilliant but for another £350 i could probably get a way better graphics card and maybe 8.0GB of RAM or higher

Noctis Caelum
03-01-2012, 03:02 AM
damn that's pretty sexy looking

damienx45
03-01-2012, 05:28 AM
Gamer Mage D415
1 x Case ( CoolerMaster HAF 922 Gaming Case - Black )
0 x Case Lighting ( None )
0 x iBUYPOWER Labs - Noise Reduction ( None )
0 x iBUYPOWER Labs - Internal Expansion ( None )
1 x Processor ( AMD FX-6100 CPU (6x 3.30GHz/6MB L2 Cache) )
1 x Processor Cooling ( Liquid CPU Cooling System [AMD] - ARC Dual Silent High Performance Fan Upgrade (Push-Pull Airflow) )
1 x Memory ( 8 GB [4 GB X2] DDR3-1600 Memory Module - Corsair Vengeance )
1 x Video Card ( AMD Radeon HD 7750 - 1GB - Single Card )
1 x Video Card Brand ( Major Brand Powered by AMD or NVIDIA )
1 x Motherboard ( [SLI] Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 -- AMD 990FX w/ 4x PCI-E 2.0 x16 )
1 x Motherboard USB / SATA Interface ( Motherboard default USB / SATA Interface )
1 x Power Supply ( 800 Watt - Standard )
1 x Primary Hard Drive ( 2 TB HARD DRIVE -- 64M Cache, 7200rpm, 6.0Gb/s - Single Drive )
0 x Data Hard Drive ( None )
1 x Optical Drive ( 24X Dual Format/Double Layer DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Drive - Black )
0 x 2nd Optical Drive ( None )
1 x Flash Media Reader / Writer ( 12-In-1 Internal Flash Media Card Reader/Writer - Black )
0 x Meter Display ( None )
0 x USB Expansion ( None )
1 x Sound Card ( 3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard )
1 x Network Card ( Killer 2100 Gaming Network Card )
1 x Operating System ( Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium + Office Starter 2010 (Includes basic versions of Word and Excel) - 64-Bit )
1 x Keyboard ( Logitech Wireless Desktop MK710 )
0 x Monitor ( None )
0 x 2nd Monitor ( None )
1 x Speaker System ( iBUYPOWER 2.1 Channel Stereo Super Bass Subwoofer Speaker System )
0 x Video Camera ( None )
1 x Advanced Build Options ( iBUYPOWER Specialized Advanced Packaging System - Protect your investment during transportation! )
1 x Advanced Build Options ( Tuniq TX-2 High Performance Thermal Compound - The best interface between your CPU and the heatsinks )
1 x Advanced Build Options ( Professional wiring for all cables inside the system tower - Achieve exceptional airflow in your chassis )
1 x Advanced Build Options ( Professional wiring for all cables inside the system tower - Basic Pro Wiring )
1 x Advanced Build Options ( Professional wiring for all cables inside the system tower - Advanced - Power Package (Individually Sleeved 24-pin ATX, 8-pin CPU, and SATA Drive Power Cabling) )
1 x Advanced Build Options ( Professional wiring for all cables inside the system tower - Advanced - Video Package (Individually Sleeved 8-pin and 6-pin PCI-E VGA Power Cabling) )
0 x Case Engraving Service ( None )
1 x Warranty ( 3 Year Standard Warranty Service )
1 x Rush Service ( Rush Service Fee (not shipping fee) - [RUSH !!!], Ship Out in Next Business Day )



this computer build is from ibuypower and i only paid $1,050.00 for it

dohoho
03-01-2012, 09:08 AM
It's good but overpriced. You don't need an i7 unless you're doing video editing.

Paprika
03-01-2012, 01:05 PM
Its not brilliant but for another £350 i could probably get a way better graphics card and maybe 8.0GB of RAM or higher

For that you should be able to get GTX560 gfx ($250AU) 16gig corsair ram with still plenty of cash left:)

sethnova
03-01-2012, 01:22 PM
I think its better to buy a normal pc not a laptop.
1. a laptop with such specs is like a pc+built in high powered heater. its nowere near a laptop(closest is lapcoocker)
2. its simply to much money for a laptop. if something inside breaks, u have warranty. once. next time something breaks, ur ff'ed.
3. u cant build in new parts.

if u assamble(or let a shop do it) a pc, its cheaper, u have better specs, and probably on every individual part warranty(at least, i have that). on top of that. if some new "Jesus" part comes out, like a graphics card. u can buy it and build it in(not forever thou, slots change every 2 years or so lol) instead of needing to buy a whole new pc for that part.
most important thou is that maintenance is much better. + normal tower pc's are much more hufterproof than laptops. u drop a laptop. its dead. u drop a pc, well ur doing something wrong in general if u need to lift up ur pc that much.

krispin149
03-01-2012, 03:39 PM
Also this computer if i buy it will be for at least 15 years unless some jesus computer comes out later in the future which it probably will

you can save yourself a lot of money if you get a desktop instead, 15 years is highly unlikely because laptops, having all the parts so close together without a top of the line cooling system, will wreck something in there.

Also, your battery won't last very long either.

Game Wizard
03-01-2012, 09:17 PM
Thanks for the feedback guys :)
But my laptop i am using right now is from 2000 and it still works just fine and it has 60 gb hardrive.... lol
the ram is maybe 1gb but if i can make a 2000 year laptop last for 12 YEARS maybe even more i am 100% that this one i am thinking about buying will last for awhile.

For people who are saying buy a pc my room the way it is wont be able to fit in with all the cabinets/beds etc

And i have a cooling system that goes under the laptop so it does not overheat and battery charger so anything to that matter is no problem


For assembling it i know the basics about computers i am not a technician also the money is no problem so the big question is
SHOULD I PURCHASE THIS?

yoyonucca
03-01-2012, 10:11 PM
That is a very good computer but I don't think spending 2000 dollars on a currently amazing computer is worth it. Moore's law will kick in and in 2 years that computer may become outdated. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moore's_law

dohoho
03-01-2012, 11:06 PM
It's a good laptop. If you have the money to spend, go for it. You should be still able to play games at decent quality for about 4-5 years.