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Help please! Questions about r3000z

post #1 of 16
7/15/04 at 3:17pm
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Hey, I haven't found a definite answer on this yet. Can anybody run Farcry Retail with the r3000z (i.e. the Geforce4 440 Go 64mb, directx8 card)? I don't mind running at lower quality/resolution as long as it does run relatively fine.

Also, I'll likely get the 15.4" screen. Should I get the WXGA (1280x800) or the WSXGA+(1680x1050) for $50 more? I'm on sorta a tight budget. Note, I will be likely watching a lot of dvds and divx movies on this laptop. Can those runs perfectly fine on the notebook?
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post #2 of 16
7/15/04 at 3:47pm
it should run fine at very low quality...I'm thinking 640x480 or 800x600....plus you need to set it to not stretch (which will look very stupid). So it's technically playable, but practically not.

Depends...what resolution do you use on your desktop and how big is the monitor?
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post #3 of 16
7/15/04 at 4:43pm
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I'm afraid that Farcry will just not load and say that I need a directx9 card. Will that happen?

I'm running a 19" CRT on 1280x1024. But when I went into a fry's, I took a look at the notebook and the 1280x800 seemed kinda stretched. But I don't remember exactly how good it was or not.
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post #4 of 16
7/15/04 at 4:44pm
yeah you'll probably like the higher-res widescreen better. Actually wait I remember that Farcy does check for that, but my DX8 Ti4200 runs it, so i dunno....Either way, you're not going to be doing any enjoyable farcry gaming with that rig for sure.
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post #5 of 16
7/15/04 at 4:50pm
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so, do you think I should get a r3000T (dedicated graphics, ATI 9600)? The thing that turns me off is that it's P4, which will probably kill the battery and run really hot. Plus, the same configuration as the r3000z, it's about ~$150-200 more.
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post #6 of 16
7/15/04 at 4:54pm
why do you _need_ a compaq?
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post #7 of 16
7/15/04 at 5:16pm
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No, I just like to get an AMD64 chip for the 64-bit windows coming out this year. I want to order from HP or compaq because of the deals/coupons available.
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post #8 of 16
7/15/04 at 5:19pm
there are better deals elsewhere, what's your budget?
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post #9 of 16
7/15/04 at 5:37pm
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Sub $1000

The deal I want to get on the r3000z:

Athlon64 3000+ (1.80GHz)
256MB DDR
60GB 4200rpm
DVD/CDRW
54g (802.11g)
15.4" WSXGA+ (1680x1050)
64MB Geforce4 440
12 Cell Li-Ion

1,108.26 (APP)
-100 coupon
+83.18 tax
-100 rebate
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$991.44 shipped
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post #10 of 16
7/15/04 at 6:26pm
well for sub-1000 you're not gonna be doing any farcry gaming.
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post #11 of 16
7/15/04 at 6:47pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by lars23
Sub $1000

The deal I want to get on the r3000z:

Athlon64 3000+ (1.80GHz) <--can't you go $50 for 2.0ghz?
256MB DDR <--good boy! just dont forget to buy more when you get it.
60GB 4200rpm <--save your money, get the 30, later swap it for 7k60
DVD/CDRW <-good choice
54g (802.11g) <--smart
15.4" WSXGA+ (1680x1050) <--sxga is cheaper and better for gaming...
64MB Geforce4 440 <--houston, we have a problem! only on LOW settings.
12 Cell Li-Ion <-good doggie

1,108.26 (APP)
-100 coupon
+83.18 tax
-100 rebate
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$991.44 shipped
you need to go at least 1200 to do any gaming on that rig. let me point out your mistakes in your config one by one (look above in quote)

so actualy my config comes out cheaper from the factory. of course dont forget the upgrades:
512mb pc2700 kingston ~$120
Hitachi 7k60 ~$205

then and only then you will be able to game and you will be just above the 1000.
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post #12 of 16
7/15/04 at 6:53pm
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Okay, disregarding price, how powerful is a centrino in comparision to an athlon64?
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post #13 of 16
7/15/04 at 7:46pm
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Thanks for your advice. Could you take a look at the following configs? Compare/contrast? Also, where did you order your rig?

Compaq Presario R3000Z customize notebook
- AMD Athlon(TM) 64 3200+ 2.00 GHz
- Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home
- 256MB DDR SDRAM (1x256MB)
- FREE Upgrade from 40GB to 60GB 4200 RPM Hard Drive
- DVD/CDRW Combo Drive
- FREE Upgrade to 54g(TM) Broadcom 802.11b/g WLAN !!
- 15.4" WVA WSXGA+ (1680x1050)
- 64MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(TM) 4 440 Go +1394 & 5-in-1
- Microsoft(R) Works/Money
- 12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
- hpshopping in-box envelope

grand total $1,142.31


Compaq Presario R3000T-dedicated customize notebook
- Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 3.00 GHz w/HT Technology
- Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home
- 256MB DDR SDRAM (1x256MB)
- FREE Upgrade from 40GB to 60GB 4200 RPM Hard Drive
- DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
- FREEUpgradeto54g(TM) Broadcom 802.11b/g WLAN !!
- 15.4" WXGA BrightView Widescreen(1280x800)
- 128MB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) 9600
- Microsoft(R) Works/Money
- 12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
- hpshopping in-box envelope
grand total $1,320.40

HP Pavilion zx5000 series customize notebook
- Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 3.00 GHz w/HT Technology
- Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home
- 256MB DDR SDRAM (1x256MB)
- FREE Upgrade from 40GB to 60GB 4200 RPM Hard Drive
- DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
- Built in 56K Modem+10/100 LAN
- FREE Upgrade from 15" XGA to 15.4" WXGA (1280x800)
- 128MB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) 9600
- Microsoft(R) Works/Money
- 12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
- hpshopping in-box envelope
grand total $1,213.55
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post #14 of 16
7/15/04 at 7:47pm
for 1320 you can get a Asus A6BNe (assuming you like widescreen) with similar specs....
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post #15 of 16
7/15/04 at 7:52pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by turanuk
for 1320 you can get a Asus A6BNe (assuming you like widescreen) with similar specs....
Hmm, where can I find/buy it? Google doens't seem to help
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post #16 of 16
7/15/04 at 10:14pm
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Can centrinos handle 3D games like doom3, HL2?
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