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ZD8000 Cooling Problems...?!

post #1 of 17
9/19/05 at 1:55am
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I'm extremely close to buying a jacked-up ZD8000. However, these cooling problems I'm hearing about... Does it get hot enough that it poses a threat to the actual computer? Will the ****er ever burn itself broken?

Also, if it's really hot, and I'm done using it... What happens if I shut the screen and it makes contact with the hot areas?

Also, how long would you estimate the battery life? I found a deal where it has a free second battery included, so I'm guessing carying a spare will make it moore worthwile.
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post #2 of 17
9/19/05 at 1:32pm
haha dont worry bout those post. u should see how long i keep my comp on and play games. i spend hours online chattin, surfin the web while gaming too. i forget to turn my comp off wen i go out too. unless u live in the desert ur comp will be fine. jus be very carefull not to cover the fans. also pick ur self up a EVERCOOL notebookcooler, or somethin just as good to keep the air flowin. i love my zd8000 and have not had any problems with it. I pull all nite lan parties wit it. bottom line is, set ur power settings, get really good airflow cooler, keep fans clear and open, and keep at good room temperature or lower.
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post #3 of 17
9/19/05 at 1:36pm
Yeah heres the cheapest one (including shipping) i have found...
http://www.acortech.com/.sc/ms/dd/1...0EC-NP-101%2520

I still havent ordered mine because i want to order a mouse at the same time lol...

Also danknug, take a look at the bytecc aluminum notebook cooler... It also looks great...

vboy720, have you tested the systems temps with/ with out the cooler with MobileMeter Yet? If the site is down e-mail me and i will send you the program so we can get results
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post #4 of 17
9/19/05 at 7:40pm
I want to buy a zd8000, but I've decided to wait until the AMD Athlon 64 version comes out. Everybody say that AMD is cooler than Intel's P4.

I guess I'll have less heat issues whit AMD while still getting a powertful processor.
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post #5 of 17
9/19/05 at 9:30pm
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Originally Posted by Ericko
I want to buy a zd8000, but I've decided to wait until the AMD Athlon 64 version comes out. Everybody say that AMD is cooler than Intel's P4.

I guess I'll have less heat issues whit AMD while still getting a powertful processor.
The processor will run cooler but the video card wont ... They will put a hotter video card in with the cooler CPU... So it wont matter...
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post #6 of 17
9/20/05 at 12:11am
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Originally Posted by Teckng778
The processor will run cooler but the video card wont ... They will put a hotter video card in with the cooler CPU... So it wont matter...
Mmm...you say that the WILL put a hotter video card in with the cooler CPU...I don't really mind as long as the new video card performs better than the current x600
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post #7 of 17
9/20/05 at 3:13pm
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Whats the new video card going to be.. and how does the x600 compare with the x800?
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post #8 of 17
9/20/05 at 3:23pm
x800 is A LOT BETTER...

But you put ATI with intel...

Nvidia with AMD so it will be an Nvidia card... 6600 Or above is my guess...
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post #9 of 17
9/20/05 at 3:41pm
how do u kno that the zd8000 is comin out wit the amd??? thats been talked about for so long.... they cant even get a better graphics card or even a faster bigger hd. iono waitin will probably be a very long time. from my own experience since iv had the comp for acouple of months now, ur comp isnt going to fry unless ur using it in the oven. im waiting on techng could hook me up wit a comp temp program. then ill post the temps for how i use my computer. that means me on aim, myspace, playin cs, and city of heroes for acouple of hours. i jus use the EVERCOOL cooler, and i have not had problems like how other say if they play games for longer than 30-50 mins there video starts glitching, or there comp restarts for no reason, or iono, iv herd many things. i was scared at first to be honest bout getting this laptop wen i herd these things, but since iv had it i couldnt be any happier. i think people jus kinda exagerate. wrist area mite get hot, but not scorthing hot like iv herd. but well c wat i can find out.
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post #10 of 17
9/20/05 at 5:03pm
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Originally Posted by vboy720
how do u kno that the zd8000 is comin out wit the amd??? thats been talked about for so long.... they cant even get a better graphics card or even a faster bigger hd. iono waitin will probably be a very long time. from my own experience since iv had the comp for acouple of months now, ur comp isnt going to fry unless ur using it in the oven. im waiting on techng could hook me up wit a comp temp program. then ill post the temps for how i use my computer. that means me on aim, myspace, playin cs, and city of heroes for acouple of hours. i jus use the EVERCOOL cooler, and i have not had problems like how other say if they play games for longer than 30-50 mins there video starts glitching, or there comp restarts for no reason, or iono, iv herd many things. i was scared at first to be honest bout getting this laptop wen i herd these things, but since iv had it i couldnt be any happier. i think people jus kinda exagerate. wrist area mite get hot, but not scorthing hot like iv herd. but well c wat i can find out.
Lots of people say that there will be an AMD version of the zd8000, I just hope they are right! 'cause I don't want to wait to much for my laptop. Want to have it before december 2005.
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post #11 of 17
9/20/05 at 5:19pm
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Originally Posted by Ericko
Lots of people say that there will be an AMD version of the zd8000, I just hope they are right! 'cause I don't want to wait to much for my laptop. Want to have it before december 2005.
HP said they would have one but even before that we knew based on their past actions...

I think it will be out sometime November - December 05... Maybe a little later no one knows... But HP will tell Us 15 - 30 days in advance...
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post #12 of 17
9/20/05 at 6:21pm
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Originally Posted by Teckng778
HP said they would have one but even before that we knew based on their past actions...

I think it will be out sometime November - December 05... Maybe a little later no one knows... But HP will tell Us 15 - 30 days in advance...
Hope the price will keep the same 'cause I hardly have $2100
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post #13 of 17
9/20/05 at 8:12pm
I cannot comment on possible pricing changes...
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post #14 of 17
9/21/05 at 6:09am
is that notebook cooler u speak of run loud???
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post #15 of 17
9/21/05 at 12:18pm
hmmm..... i kno everyone says AMD's are better for gaming........ if so i wonder how much i could get for my comp..... i needa play on someones computer who has AMD and a better graphics card then mine, cuz honestly i think this x600 card is great.
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post #16 of 17
9/21/05 at 12:42pm
The x600 is great but at this point we dont even know for sure which GPU they will use...

Also as far as how much, Im sure you could get atleast $800 on ebay...
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post #17 of 17
9/22/05 at 11:06pm
hey thanks to teckng i now have mobile meter wich is a great program. hmmm iono where to begin what should i monitor???? whats average and wat is too hot??? hahaa iono ill chat wit teckng and get bak at u wit some post
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