G-Omaha's *** 8790 Review - 2nd Machine *** - Page 10

Stand by issues

I've had this machine for well over 12 months myself, and due to the very impressive performance a colegue also baught the exact same machine.

However, both of us are suffering the same issue and it started from day 1 of purchase.


When the laptop is left on, and with power saving modes set to stand-by after X amount of time (either battery or mains powered) the machine will successfully go into stand-by mode. However, Now that the machine has shut itself off, it no longer likes to turn itself back on.

When trying to reboot the machine the bois lights flicker and the (Sexy) blue power/web button lights all come one on initially and then nothing..... Fans and DVD drive operate as normal but the machine doesnt start up. The only option i found to fix this was to leave the laptop to sit in battery powered mode and let the battery drain to completely dead. Then leave the machine pluged into the mains power suply till full charged and then power on the machine for asuccessful boot.

I put up with this cause it didnt happen all that often and only happened when it slipped my mind to ensure the machine didnt stand-by.

So thats compaint #1 of a very short complaint list.






But now i think theres something broken, I was running a PC game in quite intense settings the other day and after a few hours (4 at least) i got scrambled graphics, The machine was extremly hot to touch and couldnt get to the Windows operations to shut down the machine so i had to force power down with the power button. I then let the machine cool, rebooted and played again in a hope that maybe it was a once off graphic problem. But sure enough 30min later same thing, Force power down and now nothing...

The machine wont boot up. The battery charges, the fans operate, the DVD drive spins but no boot. Not even the Bios beep sounds.

Has anyone ever had any same issues?? it seems funny that both mine and a coleague's machines are the same. Bad batch maybe?

Any tips on the no booting?? have i fried my Graphics chips?

will do as soon as i get a chance. No i havnt cleaned out the comp once.

nope, all setings are factory, drivers/bios are factory. The laptop has been a work PC up until late, it hasnt needed (I have been too lazy) to update it.

but i will try that.

I think i read in the thread that you posted links to drivers, im not sure how current they would be, but i'll do some digging for them a little later on.

BTW: you sure you dont have a forum stalking issue?? this reply was fast, i was expecting a day or 2 at least.

Now wheres the fun in stalking, if your not stalking?



I wish i wasnt at work right now. I really gotta get this machine working again.

G's stalking in his own thread Just be happy that someone was "home" when you needed help. Hopefully you haven't fried anything~ definitely open the unit up and clean it out. You & your friend'll both want to peruse this 8790 Support section and specifically read the Artifacting threads to see what you're up against being an owner of these fast, but finicky, machines.

The stalking comment was of a humourous nature suppose to commend him on his reply speed. The




But back on topic..

Tried to boot with no battery, Same issue. Cleaned the system out (Not that there wasn't much dust at all) and nothing.

Cant update BIOS or drivers cause nothing boots at all.

The system is still under warrantly so i'll be talking it back to PoP and getting them to take a look.


But yeah, i think i might also mention the fact that the capture card on my machine hasnt worked from day 1, so while its there maybe they can look at that too.

I just have one question to those that are having problems with thier 8790's, do you use it everyday for everything? I ask this because I've had my 8790 for about 22 months now and it still runs great. It was my main gaming machine for about a year until I upgraded my desktop, and now i use it for homework and to game on when i go home.

I just find it kind of odd that some people are having the same problems with thier units. I have had problems before, like a HDD failed on me about 2 weeks before Sagers warrenty was up (thank god I bought an extened warrenty tho), I had a messed up stand-by that I fixed by upgradeing the drivers, and every now and then when i try to wake it from stand by all i get is a blank screen, which is fixed by a hard reset.

Used mine everyday at home, brought it to work, used it, took it home, used it. Left it on all night. Woke up, repeated pattern. Since that's too much, a Dell 9300 now sits in its place here at work and the 8790 sits at home. So it's duty has been cut by quite a bit.

Nice to hear that you've been problem-free for the most part. Wish I could say the same. I went into this thinking I'd be saying what you're saying; problem is, it didn't exactly work out like I'd imagined.

no, up until this day i had not installed 1 game on this machine... I installed and played world of warcraft for about 3 hours before my issue occured.


Before that it was strictly a work machine. Coding, photoshop and 3D animation (Yes intense rendering was done) without any issues..... but yes, you've explained the stand by issues to be exactly what i have.




Yet to take the machine to PoP for warrently claim. Im in sydney Aus, so its a diff company than you in the US may need to deal with. Will keep updated on outcome though

bye and gl

G, I saw your resolve in the other PCT-not-selling thread that you were finished. I can't say that I'm not disappointed to hear that. I consider you to be the first in line for helping others w/ the D87P model. I try, but my technical expertise leaves a lot to be desired.

Bummer that PCT quitting sales has prompted you to fold up shop here, too, but I wish you the best. Although PCT runs the forums, they aren't the forums. All of us that've bought from PCT and various places are the ones that make this place exist, so don't feel that you have to stay away just because PCT is focusing on web-based options. You'll always be welcome here w/ the rest of us plebes

Whatever you do, I wish you the best. Hope to see you around on occasion. Don't let your son game your 8790 into the ground

bye G,
you have given great advise to myself and others, you will be missed whenever crap goes wrong.

I understand your disappointment G, I felt the same as well. Now Im searching for another laptop... At anyrate I wish you luck..it was quite informative reading your posts over the last couple of years, and enjoyable.