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dave-p · 03-28-2008, 05:55 PM

I would like to get it setup with XP

But not sure if all the drivers are out there for it

dave-p · 03-28-2008, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghazgull013

Aww Dave is going bye bye with his E1705. Im sad. But let me know how Stalker fares on the 800GTS.

Congrats on purchase

well I still have 3 other dells at home lol

kalison · 03-30-2008, 03:29 PM

http://www.anandtech.com/mobile/showdoc.aspx?i=3273

Anandtech did a nice review; also dubbing "Best Midrange Gaming Notebook Ever"

dave-p · 03-30-2008, 08:59 PM

3dmark06 score came back @ 7470 after the clean istall

Spartan-117 · 03-30-2008, 10:54 PM

I played with one of these Gateway's two days ago at BB, and it's a nice computer. The keyboard feels crisp. And overall the model doesn't seem too thick. Congrats on teh new lappy!

dave-p · 03-31-2008, 09:35 PM

Well I tried swapping my WUXGA display from my Dell E2705 and although the Dell display worked on the gateway, the Gateway display would not work on the Dell.

So ended up swapping them back.

Looks like i will have to pick up a WUXGA display off ebay. @ $200.00

tate · 03-31-2008, 11:35 PM

Nice thread guys. I bought the wife one and she loves it even though she only plays the Sims 2 and photoshop on it. I benchmarked it and got 6769 on 06. Not bad

The cpu T7250 that you got GoHack, that will fit in the 6831 right?

Spinitch · 03-31-2008, 11:42 PM

The T7250 will fit on your laptop.

I also had problems with my Gateway LCD when I swapped it into my Dell so I guess it only goes one way. Dell must be picky.

MSP · 04-01-2008, 06:59 AM

My P-171S FX already has a T7250 in it.

Eventually I'll upgrade it, but for now the balance of speed and batter life suits me just fine.

Why0Why · 04-01-2008, 09:24 AM

My display didn't work in the Dell either when i did the swap.

ZX81 · 04-01-2008, 10:29 AM

anyone put a t7600 in one yet and ran benchmarks?

-LuckTR- · 04-03-2008, 10:28 AM

Shield zone protection skin applied and fits just great. There is only one extra hole in the middle of the cover sheet for Gateway logo...
Well not on this one

. It`s like Acer applied their policy to place branding in the lower corner instead of the middle aka Dell, Alienware etc.
Anyway, I already own shielzone product for my phone and it`s literally indestructible. Full package covers the lid and palm rest areas including touchpad with buttons.
-LtR-

dave-p · 04-03-2008, 11:11 AM

So I ordered a T8300 processor for mine today

$ 249.00 CDN

dave-p · 04-03-2008, 03:29 PM

I picked up a WUXGA display on ebay for $ 115.00

-LuckTR- · 04-04-2008, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave-p

I picked up a WUXGA display on ebay for $ 115.00

Unbelievable price!! Is it brand new or open box? I just receive mine today in the mail. It`s the LG one everybody have problems installing...I`ve paid $190

and I thought what a wonderful deal

.
Update us on your installation process, pls.

Regards,
-LtR-

03-28-2008, 05:55 PM	#106
dave-p Loving my Alien :) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,210 Reviews: 2 Benchmarks: 7 Credits: 100,758	I would like to get it setup with XP But not sure if all the drivers are out there for it __________________ M17x, FX Red, QX9300, Sli GTX-280, 384 GB SSD, 17" WUXGA, 4 GB DDR3 1333 Mhz 3yr CC M6400, Q9000, FX3700, 8GB DDR3, RGB LED Display, HD, Blu Ray, 1530 WiFi 370 BT, Desktop Water Cooled I7 920, P6T, 12 GB DDR3, Raid 10, Dell 2707, Blu Ray, GTX 295 CO-OP Copper, Swiftech GTZ, Koolance RP 1000BK, My Dells Vostro 1500, Studio 15, M6300,M1710, E1705,3500,4000,4100,5100,5150,6000, 7000,7500,8000,8500,C410,C610,C810,Cpi,CPx. 6400,1501

03-30-2008, 03:29 PM	#108
kalison *** Troll Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 195 Reviews: 1 Credits:** 1,687	http://www.anandtech.com/mobile/showdoc.aspx?i=3273 Anandtech did a nice review; also dubbing "Best Midrange Gaming Notebook Ever" __________________ Homebrew Desktop PC (Sold) MacBook 13" (Sold) MacBook Pro 15" (Sold) Gateway P-6831 FX (Sold) Dell Studio XPS 16 (On Order)

03-30-2008, 08:59 PM	#109
dave-p Loving my Alien :) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,210 Reviews: 2 Benchmarks: 7 Credits: 100,758	3dmark06 score came back @ 7470 after the clean istall __________________ M17x, FX Red, QX9300, Sli GTX-280, 384 GB SSD, 17" WUXGA, 4 GB DDR3 1333 Mhz 3yr CC M6400, Q9000, FX3700, 8GB DDR3, RGB LED Display, HD, Blu Ray, 1530 WiFi 370 BT, Desktop Water Cooled I7 920, P6T, 12 GB DDR3, Raid 10, Dell 2707, Blu Ray, GTX 295 CO-OP Copper, Swiftech GTZ, Koolance RP 1000BK, My Dells Vostro 1500, Studio 15, M6300,M1710, E1705,3500,4000,4100,5100,5150,6000, 7000,7500,8000,8500,C410,C610,C810,Cpi,CPx. 6400,1501

03-30-2008, 10:54 PM	#110
Spartan-117 nothing is faster than... Join Date: May 2007 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 1,912 Reviews: 1 Benchmarks: 2 Credits: 2,547	I played with one of these Gateway's two days ago at BB, and it's a nice computer. The keyboard feels crisp. And overall the model doesn't seem too thick. Congrats on teh new lappy! __________________ Alienware m15x : 1440x900 \| 2.4Ghz \| 8800M GTX \| 3 gb ram \| 200 gb HD \| AlienFX Alienware m5550 : 1920x1200 \| 2.0Ghz \| go7600 \| 3 gb ram \| 100 gb HD \|

03-31-2008, 09:35 PM	#111
dave-p Loving my Alien :) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,210 Reviews: 2 Benchmarks: 7 Credits: 100,758	Well I tried swapping my WUXGA display from my Dell E2705 and although the Dell display worked on the gateway, the Gateway display would not work on the Dell. So ended up swapping them back. Looks like i will have to pick up a WUXGA display off ebay. @ $200.00 __________________ M17x, FX Red, QX9300, Sli GTX-280, 384 GB SSD, 17" WUXGA, 4 GB DDR3 1333 Mhz 3yr CC M6400, Q9000, FX3700, 8GB DDR3, RGB LED Display, HD, Blu Ray, 1530 WiFi 370 BT, Desktop Water Cooled I7 920, P6T, 12 GB DDR3, Raid 10, Dell 2707, Blu Ray, GTX 295 CO-OP Copper, Swiftech GTZ, Koolance RP 1000BK, My Dells Vostro 1500, Studio 15, M6300,M1710, E1705,3500,4000,4100,5100,5150,6000, 7000,7500,8000,8500,C410,C610,C810,Cpi,CPx. 6400,1501

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03-31-2008, 11:35 PM	#112
tate Hmmm, you are a bewb!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alaska Posts: 8,036 Reviews: 1 Credits: 3,291	Nice thread guys. I bought the wife one and she loves it even though she only plays the Sims 2 and photoshop on it. I benchmarked it and got 6769 on 06. Not bad The cpu T7250 that you got GoHack, that will fit in the 6831 right?

03-31-2008, 11:42 PM	#113
Spinitch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 628 Credits: 1,510	The T7250 will fit on your laptop. I also had problems with my Gateway LCD when I swapped it into my Dell so I guess it only goes one way. Dell must be picky.

04-01-2008, 06:59 AM	#114
MSP Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 46 Reviews: 1 Credits: 164	My P-171S FX already has a T7250 in it. Eventually I'll upgrade it, but for now the balance of speed and batter life suits me just fine.

04-01-2008, 09:24 AM	#115
Why0Why Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 298 Credits: 89	My display didn't work in the Dell either when i did the swap. __________________ Gateway P6831FX \| 2.5 GHz T9300 Core 2 Duo \| 4 GB Dual Channel RAM \| 500GB (2x250GB RAID 0) \| GeForce 8800GTS 512MB \| 17" 1920x1200 TrueLife(LG) \| 4965AGN \| Pioneer Slot Load DVD-R \| Vista Home Premium SP1 How to Pin Mod Your Dell 9300

04-01-2008, 10:29 AM	#116
ZX81 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: the west Posts: 1,353 Credits: 1,021	anyone put a t7600 in one yet and ran benchmarks? __________________ M6300 X7900 2.8 FX3600 4GB 2xWD320 5400rpm Asus P5QDeluxe Q9450 @3.6, 4GB Asus EAH 4770 crossfire Asus M4A785D-M PRO AM3 mATX AMD Phenom II X3 Black Edition Unlocked to X4 Quad BE 3.1 stock volts with Asus bios 405 'Unleash' option

04-03-2008, 10:28 AM	#117
-LuckTR- Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 49 Benchmarks: 2 Credits: 833	Shield zone protection skin applied and fits just great. There is only one extra hole in the middle of the cover sheet for Gateway logo... Well not on this one . It`s like Acer applied their policy to place branding in the lower corner instead of the middle aka Dell, Alienware etc. Anyway, I already own shielzone product for my phone and it`s literally indestructible. Full package covers the lid and palm rest areas including touchpad with buttons. -LtR-

04-03-2008, 11:11 AM	#118
dave-p Loving my Alien :) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,210 Reviews: 2 Benchmarks: 7 Credits: 100,758	So I ordered a T8300 processor for mine today $ 249.00 CDN __________________ M17x, FX Red, QX9300, Sli GTX-280, 384 GB SSD, 17" WUXGA, 4 GB DDR3 1333 Mhz 3yr CC M6400, Q9000, FX3700, 8GB DDR3, RGB LED Display, HD, Blu Ray, 1530 WiFi 370 BT, Desktop Water Cooled I7 920, P6T, 12 GB DDR3, Raid 10, Dell 2707, Blu Ray, GTX 295 CO-OP Copper, Swiftech GTZ, Koolance RP 1000BK, My Dells Vostro 1500, Studio 15, M6300,M1710, E1705,3500,4000,4100,5100,5150,6000, 7000,7500,8000,8500,C410,C610,C810,Cpi,CPx. 6400,1501

04-03-2008, 03:29 PM	#119
dave-p Loving my Alien :) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,210 Reviews: 2 Benchmarks: 7 Credits: 100,758	I picked up a WUXGA display on ebay for $ 115.00 __________________ M17x, FX Red, QX9300, Sli GTX-280, 384 GB SSD, 17" WUXGA, 4 GB DDR3 1333 Mhz 3yr CC M6400, Q9000, FX3700, 8GB DDR3, RGB LED Display, HD, Blu Ray, 1530 WiFi 370 BT, Desktop Water Cooled I7 920, P6T, 12 GB DDR3, Raid 10, Dell 2707, Blu Ray, GTX 295 CO-OP Copper, Swiftech GTZ, Koolance RP 1000BK, My Dells Vostro 1500, Studio 15, M6300,M1710, E1705,3500,4000,4100,5100,5150,6000, 7000,7500,8000,8500,C410,C610,C810,Cpi,CPx. 6400,1501

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