Since everyone else is doing it: My new rig

**=DdogG=** · 03-21-2008, 11:48 AM

Ok, so after a year, the old computer is just too slow for gaming. I mean even HL:S is only @ 38fps.

Anyway, I ordered a new computer yesterday and am pretty stoked.

Intel c2d T8300 2.4ghz 3meg cache
4096 megs DDR2 (2x2)
2x 250gig WD SataII
Blu-Ray reader / DVD+-RW... yay!
Geforce 8600GT 256meg
1920x1200 Wuxga screen
BlueTooth 2.0
Wifi N/A/B/G
Webcam
Audigy sound

Total cost: 1267.58

Oh yeah, did I mention I almost exclusively use laptops?

This inspiron 1720 should run $1850, but the 30% off coupon dropped it to a pricepoint that was too good to pass up.

My old e1505 will either go to my wife, or I will sell it and get her a pretty pink 1420 or a purple flowered 1525. (i wish the 1525 had better graphics choices, the x3100 is about worthless.)

**Bamboo** · 03-21-2008, 06:51 PM

Looks good, but I would have held off on the Blu-Ray. That alone was probably $250-$300.

You are going to be loving your FPS compared to the old rig.

Black_V!per · 03-21-2008, 08:08 PM

Thats a pretty awesome laptop, I almost went that route, and after looking at that price i kinda wish i did... Nice setup!

**=DdogG=** · 03-21-2008, 10:29 PM

the blu-ray was 200, so I got it for the cost of a standalone anyway... and the blu-ray burner was over the top at an EXTRA 150 over this one. The only upgrade I wanted was a t9300 with a 6 meg cache, but the performance could not be justified for 150 more.

SharinganTH1422 · 03-24-2008, 02:50 PM

Apologies for entering this thread late and bumping it back up to the top, but how is FPS (that's First Person Shooters, not Frames Per Second) on a laptop, I've heard its very hard, but if you exclusively use it, I'm guessing it works for you...?

**=DdogG=** · 03-24-2008, 05:50 PM

I play quite a few FPS's. HL2, GRAW, BF2, MOH, COD 2 and 4, BF2 (not so fun right now - low framerate) AA, and GR all play well. I usually use an external keyboard/mouse, but I can manage ok with the built in versions too.

My 1720 will feature a full keyboard biult in, so I might get away with just it all the time...

SharinganTH1422 · 03-24-2008, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by =DdogG=

I play quite a few FPS's. HL2, GRAW, BF2, MOH, COD 2 and 4, BF2 (not so fun right now - low framerate) AA, and GR all play well. I usually use an external keyboard/mouse, but I can manage ok with the built in versions too.

My 1720 will feature a full keyboard biult in, so I might get away with just it all the time...

Ah, I see about the external keyboard, and mouse especially. FPS with a laptop mouse is not pleasant, especially when you're competing with the 1337 people of TG

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03-21-2008, 11:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
=DdogG= Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ennis, TX Age: 31 Posts: 1,773	Since everyone else is doing it: My new rig Ok, so after a year, the old computer is just too slow for gaming. I mean even HL:S is only @ 38fps. Anyway, I ordered a new computer yesterday and am pretty stoked. Intel c2d T8300 2.4ghz 3meg cache 4096 megs DDR2 (2x2) 2x 250gig WD SataII Blu-Ray reader / DVD+-RW... yay! Geforce 8600GT 256meg 1920x1200 Wuxga screen BlueTooth 2.0 Wifi N/A/B/G Webcam Audigy sound Total cost: 1267.58 Oh yeah, did I mention I almost exclusively use laptops? This inspiron 1720 should run $1850, but the 30% off coupon dropped it to a pricepoint that was too good to pass up. My old e1505 will either go to my wife, or I will sell it and get her a pretty pink 1420 or a purple flowered 1525. (i wish the 1525 had better graphics choices, the x3100 is about worthless.) __________________ Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -Albert Einstein The two most common elements in the universe are Hydrogen and stupidity. -Harlan Ellison If all else fails: "rm -rf /"

03-21-2008, 06:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bamboo Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On the beach north of Jacksonville, NC Posts: 3,400	Re: Since everyone else is doing it: My new rig Looks good, but I would have held off on the Blu-Ray. That alone was probably $250-$300. You are going to be loving your FPS compared to the old rig. __________________ LINKS 10th Tactical Guard Server Rules and SOP * Kicked? Banned? READ THIS FIRST!* Contact an Admin * Nominate your teammates for a ribbon Stoop and you'll be stepped on; stand tall and you'll be shot at. -Carlos A. Urbizo-

03-21-2008, 08:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Black_V!per Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Kingman AZ. Age: 20 Posts: 1,445	Re: Since everyone else is doing it: My new rig Thats a pretty awesome laptop, I almost went that route, and after looking at that price i kinda wish i did... Nice setup! __________________ Start counting, when you reach infinity tell me. If you can read this you've got to much time on your hands.

03-21-2008, 10:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
=DdogG= Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ennis, TX Age: 31 Posts: 1,773	Re: Since everyone else is doing it: My new rig the blu-ray was 200, so I got it for the cost of a standalone anyway... and the blu-ray burner was over the top at an EXTRA 150 over this one. The only upgrade I wanted was a t9300 with a 6 meg cache, but the performance could not be justified for 150 more. __________________ Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -Albert Einstein The two most common elements in the universe are Hydrogen and stupidity. -Harlan Ellison If all else fails: "rm -rf /"

03-24-2008, 02:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
SharinganTH1422 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: East London, England, UK Age: 19 Posts: 1,531	Re: Since everyone else is doing it: My new rig Apologies for entering this thread late and bumping it back up to the top, but how is FPS (that's First Person Shooters, not Frames Per Second) on a laptop, I've heard its very hard, but if you exclusively use it, I'm guessing it works for you...? __________________ Anger is a gift - Malcolm X ...If you can dream--and not make dreams your master, If you can think--and not make thoughts your aim; If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors just the same...

03-24-2008, 05:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
=DdogG= Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ennis, TX Age: 31 Posts: 1,773	Re: Since everyone else is doing it: My new rig I play quite a few FPS's. HL2, GRAW, BF2, MOH, COD 2 and 4, BF2 (not so fun right now - low framerate) AA, and GR all play well. I usually use an external keyboard/mouse, but I can manage ok with the built in versions too. My 1720 will feature a full keyboard biult in, so I might get away with just it all the time... __________________ Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -Albert Einstein The two most common elements in the universe are Hydrogen and stupidity. -Harlan Ellison If all else fails: "rm -rf /"

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