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dave-p · 04-04-2008, 06:31 PM

It was listed as New still in the original wrapping from Dell

dave-p · 04-04-2008, 06:33 PM

and he is including the inverter and cable

ZX81 · 04-04-2008, 07:59 PM

whatabout some benchmarks?

what is the gts like

dave-p · 04-04-2008, 08:15 PM

Stock was 7470 in 3DMark06

dave-p · 04-07-2008, 11:43 PM

here is my GPU-Z and Chipset info using the Intel Cheipset Indentity Utility

dave-p · 04-09-2008, 08:17 PM

well I did the CPU , Display upgrades. and added my second 160 GB HD now running Raid 0

Tried to see the GPU and took a shot of the MB from the top, under neath the keyboard.

looks likes the GPU is mounted on the main baord, not a daughter card.

I will post some pictures later, and the new benchmarks

ZX81 · 04-10-2008, 05:02 PM

thats turning into one quick laptop, looks great

whats the warranty like?

dave-p · 04-10-2008, 07:23 PM

base warranty is one year

I bought a second year from Best buy which also includes the battery.

For a few dollars more they also have a complete Care type warranty.

This Model can not have a warranty extension from Gateway - it ust be purchased from the retailer

-LuckTR- · 04-10-2008, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave-p

well I did the CPU , Display upgrades. and added my second 160 GB HD now running Raid 0

Tried to see the GPU and took a shot of the MB from the top, under neath the keyboard.

looks likes the GPU is mounted on the main baord, not a daughter card.

I will post some pictures later, and the new benchmarks

Quite frankly above statement about the graphic card is the most disappointing moment of this year. I was looking forward to swap the GC for GTX in the future. Have the screen mod done, Two 120GB 7200rpm drives are arriving tomorrow( bought it from Geeks.com btw, $49each

). Will order t9300 in coming week and now this

.

As far as I`ve seen the dimensions of the cards are quite the same so question is...how well soldered is the card or is there actual PCI Express x16 slot on the MB?

If there is one, THERE IS A HOPE

PS: Dave-P, tnx for keeping post alive

dave-p · 04-10-2008, 10:42 PM

Here is my updated #dMark06 score

http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm06=6206182

7849

dave-p · 04-10-2008, 10:52 PM

here is the picture I was talking about.

It was taken from the view under neath they keyboard

left side of the laptop

Could just be the Heat Sink Mount and there still maybe a socked GPU on the under side.

-LuckTR- · 04-12-2008, 12:39 PM

Below is my HDTune mark...it`s right below fast

.
Running two Seagate Momentus 120GB SATA/300 7200RPM in RAID 0. Total cost $90 from Geeks.com.

dave-p · 04-14-2008, 12:46 AM

New 3Dmark06 Score 8138 Using Windows XP

http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm06=6261273

Steve · 04-14-2008, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave-p

New 3Dmark06 Score 8138 Using Windows XP

http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm06=6261273

submit it to the NBF benchmark database!

Steve · 04-14-2008, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -LuckTR-

Below is my HDTune mark...it`s right below fast

.
Running two Seagate Momentus 120GB SATA/300 7200RPM in RAID 0. Total cost $90 from Geeks.com.

There's something wrong when your BURST speed is not faster than your MAX SPEED. I think this test failed.

04-04-2008, 06:31 PM	#121
dave-p Loving my Alien :) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,213 Reviews: 2 Benchmarks: 7 Credits: 100,759	It was listed as New still in the original wrapping from Dell __________________ 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

04-04-2008, 06:33 PM	#122
dave-p Loving my Alien :) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,213 Reviews: 2 Benchmarks: 7 Credits: 100,759	and he is including the inverter and cable __________________ 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

04-04-2008, 07:59 PM	#123
ZX81 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: the west Posts: 1,353 Credits: 1,021	whatabout some benchmarks? what is the gts like __________________ 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

04-04-2008, 08:15 PM	#124
dave-p Loving my Alien :) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,213 Reviews: 2 Benchmarks: 7 Credits: 100,759	Stock was 7470 in 3DMark06 __________________ 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

04-07-2008, 11:43 PM	#125
dave-p Loving my Alien :) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,213 Reviews: 2 Benchmarks: 7 Credits: 100,759	here is my GPU-Z and Chipset info using the Intel Cheipset Indentity Utility Attached Thumbnails __________________ 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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04-09-2008, 08:17 PM	#126
dave-p Loving my Alien :) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,213 Reviews: 2 Benchmarks: 7 Credits: 100,759	well I did the CPU , Display upgrades. and added my second 160 GB HD now running Raid 0 Tried to see the GPU and took a shot of the MB from the top, under neath the keyboard. looks likes the GPU is mounted on the main baord, not a daughter card. I will post some pictures later, and the new benchmarks __________________ 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 Last edited by dave-p; 04-09-2008 at 10:37 PM.

04-10-2008, 05:02 PM	#127
ZX81 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: the west Posts: 1,353 Credits: 1,021	thats turning into one quick laptop, looks great whats the warranty like? __________________ 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

04-10-2008, 07:23 PM	#128
dave-p Loving my Alien :) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,213 Reviews: 2 Benchmarks: 7 Credits: 100,759	base warranty is one year I bought a second year from Best buy which also includes the battery. For a few dollars more they also have a complete Care type warranty. This Model can not have a warranty extension from Gateway - it ust be purchased from the retailer __________________ 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

04-10-2008, 10:42 PM	#130
dave-p Loving my Alien :) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,213 Reviews: 2 Benchmarks: 7 Credits: 100,759	Here is my updated #dMark06 score http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm06=6206182 7849 __________________ 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

04-10-2008, 10:52 PM	#131
dave-p Loving my Alien :) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,213 Reviews: 2 Benchmarks: 7 Credits: 100,759	here is the picture I was talking about. It was taken from the view under neath they keyboard left side of the laptop Could just be the Heat Sink Mount and there still maybe a socked GPU on the under side. __________________ 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

04-12-2008, 12:39 PM	#132
-LuckTR- Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 49 Benchmarks: 2 Credits: 833	HDTune Below is my HDTune mark...it`s right below fast . Running two Seagate Momentus 120GB SATA/300 7200RPM in RAID 0. Total cost $90 from Geeks.com. Last edited by -LuckTR-; 04-12-2008 at 12:41 PM.

04-14-2008, 12:46 AM	#133
dave-p Loving my Alien :) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,213 Reviews: 2 Benchmarks: 7 Credits: 100,759	New 3Dmark06 Score 8138 Using Windows XP http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm06=6261273 __________________ 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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