The best laptop? - Page 4

lee_what2004 · 10th Sep 2009, 12:56 AM

I guess can't wait. It's a bit hard even to find some time to go to lowyat and currently the hp dv3040 he has is failing, hdd failed couple months ago, the screen is flickering and yesterday, just got BSOD, and can't enter windows, but then somehow can enter again.

Well, the notebook will be used for all-purpose, current core duo 1.6Ghz and gma 950 still adequate.
Mostly will be used in 3d rendering and game flight simulator.

currently aiming Asus K50ab at rm1999, but options are always welcomed.

When is next PC Fair?

Adrian Wong · 10th Sep 2009, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lee_what2004

I guess can't wait. It's a bit hard even to find some time to go to lowyat and currently the hp dv3040 he has is failing, hdd failed couple months ago, the screen is flickering and yesterday, just got BSOD, and can't enter windows, but then somehow can enter again.

Well, the notebook will be used for all-purpose, current core duo 1.6Ghz and gma 950 still adequate.
Mostly will be used in 3d rendering and game flight simulator.

currently aiming Asus K50ab at rm1999, but options are always welcomed.

When is next PC Fair?

ASUS is a good choice, but make sure he tests the keyboard. Some of their notebooks have VERY crappy keyboards.

I think if that's the case, it would be best for him to scout around Low Yat Plaza for the best deal in town.

Personally, I think any Core 2 Duo processor will do. Aim for at least 2 GB of RAM though. If he wants 4 GB, insist that the notebook's 2 GB of RAM is a single piece. Then he can just install another 2 GB which should cost about RM 80.

lee_what2004 · 10th Sep 2009, 01:09 AM

well, any laptop nowadays also outperform mine and his notebook

just wanted to pick the right one this time

zy · 10th Sep 2009, 09:38 PM

dell-certified technician came yesterday

he said he nvr seen my laptop before.
that either means very few ppl have it or, it doesnt give problems..

anyway, he took out my ehatsink and it was clogged with dust. that explains the overheating symptoms for the pas few months

lee_what2004 · 11th Sep 2009, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zy

dell-certified technician came yesterday

he said he nvr seen my laptop before.
that either means very few ppl have it or, it doesnt give problems..

anyway, he took out my ehatsink and it was clogged with dust. that explains the overheating symptoms for the pas few months

m1210?

zy · 11th Sep 2009, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lee_what2004

m1210?

yup

changed my motherboard because my wifi switch was too sensetive/screwed it will on/off randomly in off position..

to get the motherboard out, basically you have to rip the whole laptop apart.. lol

1. remove the bottom RAM & Wifi & bluetooth & hard disk & optical
2. remove the keyboard & top RAM
3. remove the LCD
4. remove the armrest (top plastic covers)
6. remove heatsink
7. transfer CPU to new mobo.
8. remove fan
9. remove sata controller, express card slot & hard disk cage
10. left the motherboard & bottom casing..

lee_what2004 · 11th Sep 2009, 01:08 AM

lol
I also need to open everything just to reach my fan

isn't m1210 famous with the gpu problem?

zy · 11th Sep 2009, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lee_what2004

lol
I also need to open everything just to reach my fan

isn't m1210 famous with the gpu problem?

what GPU problem? i wasnt aware of

my old motherboard has not died yet even after reaching 100C, the new motherboard GPU better not die on me..

Chai · 11th Sep 2009, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zy

yup

changed my motherboard because my wifi switch was too sensetive/screwed it will on/off randomly in off position..

to get the motherboard out, basically you have to rip the whole laptop apart.. lol

1. remove the bottom RAM & Wifi & bluetooth & hard disk & optical
2. remove the keyboard & top RAM
3. remove the LCD
4. remove the armrest (top plastic covers)
6. remove heatsink
7. transfer CPU to new mobo.
8. remove fan
9. remove sata controller, express card slot & hard disk cage
10. left the motherboard & bottom casing..

That's normal. I see notebooks being opened up completely everyday...

Lacus · 12th Sep 2009, 02:32 PM

IMo, i think no point waiting for PC fair

...i got mine after PC fair and still get the same freebies like in PC fair XD...ooh K40AB or KB50AB seems to be a good choice..or your friend can actually get either MSI or Gigabyte notebooks :3..for that budget, let me get some price list and inform you XD

10th Sep 2009, 12:56 AM	#31 (permalink)
lee_what2004 Super Active Join Date: 28 Dec 2007 Location: Melaka Posts: 1,313 Reputation: 1106 Rep Power: 14	I guess can't wait. It's a bit hard even to find some time to go to lowyat and currently the hp dv3040 he has is failing, hdd failed couple months ago, the screen is flickering and yesterday, just got BSOD, and can't enter windows, but then somehow can enter again. Well, the notebook will be used for all-purpose, current core duo 1.6Ghz and gma 950 still adequate. Mostly will be used in 3d rendering and game flight simulator. currently aiming Asus K50ab at rm1999, but options are always welcomed. When is next PC Fair? __________________ Once a wise-man said : Chapter 1: Don't ever compare if you want to stay constant..... Chapter 2: Whatever you have done in the internet, you will never get away from it... Chapter 3:To be continued after I thought another one Last edited by lee_what2004 : 10th Sep 2009 at 01:02 AM.

10th Sep 2009, 01:09 AM	#33 (permalink)
lee_what2004 Super Active Join Date: 28 Dec 2007 Location: Melaka Posts: 1,313 Reputation: 1106 Rep Power: 14	well, any laptop nowadays also outperform mine and his notebook just wanted to pick the right one this time __________________ Once a wise-man said : Chapter 1: Don't ever compare if you want to stay constant..... Chapter 2: Whatever you have done in the internet, you will never get away from it... Chapter 3:To be continued after I thought another one

10th Sep 2009, 09:38 PM	#34 (permalink)
zy Dead Join Date: 16 Dec 2002 Location: Buffalo NY / Penang MY Posts: 13,336 Reputation: 2158 Rep Power: 41	dell-certified technician came yesterday he said he nvr seen my laptop before. that either means very few ppl have it or, it doesnt give problems.. anyway, he took out my ehatsink and it was clogged with dust. that explains the overheating symptoms for the pas few months __________________

11th Sep 2009, 01:08 AM	#37 (permalink)
lee_what2004 Super Active Join Date: 28 Dec 2007 Location: Melaka Posts: 1,313 Reputation: 1106 Rep Power: 14	lol I also need to open everything just to reach my fan isn't m1210 famous with the gpu problem? __________________ Once a wise-man said : Chapter 1: Don't ever compare if you want to stay constant..... Chapter 2: Whatever you have done in the internet, you will never get away from it... Chapter 3:To be continued after I thought another one

12th Sep 2009, 02:32 PM	#40 (permalink)
Lacus Super Active Join Date: 28 Mar 2008 Location: Some gundam factory o.o Posts: 1,302 Reputation: 180 Rep Power: 4	IMo, i think no point waiting for PC fair ...i got mine after PC fair and still get the same freebies like in PC fair XD...ooh K40AB or KB50AB seems to be a good choice..or your friend can actually get either MSI or Gigabyte notebooks :3..for that budget, let me get some price list and inform you XD __________________ GUNDAM 00[Intel Xeon E3110 E0 Stock\|Asus Rampage Maximus Formula (Rampage Bios Mod)\|Gigabyte HD4850 512MB GDDR3+T-Rad2\|4x2gb DDR2 1000Mhz OCZ SLI-Ready Edition\|Western Digital WD6400AAKS 640GB\|Creative X-FI XtremeMusic\|Creative Inspire P5800\|Silverstone Strider ST56F\|Acer X233H\|Keyboard=Microsoft Sidewinder X6\|Logitech MX518\|Lian Li PC-7YCF]

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