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Sunday, March 2, 2014

i am thinking of getting a gaming laptop (msi ge60)?

Gabriel

i need to raise the money myself, i have a macbook pro(2011) in mint condition, haveit since december 25, and an ipad 2, i think im going to sell my macbook around 900-1000 on ebay and the ipad 2(with smart cover) around 450, should that be enough or should i put another thing else?

Answer
Yes, It is enough to get the GE60 ;)

Whats my best choice in laptop?

Alucard

I have a budget of Â£800 Im looking for a new laptop. I want it solely for gaming, skyping and for the internet. Unfortunately I know nothing of hardware so I don't know what Im looking for. I currently have an Acer with about a 17inch screen and a large keyboard to match. I would prefer large for both and I would also prefer a webcam and mic built in but if not then I can buy them elsewhere. If any more information is needed then I will do all I can to provide. Im just tired of my old laptop struggling to run minecraft and being unable to run pretty much any new game and overheating with youtube if I don't hold it the right way.
The problem is that I have to buy a UK version otherwise it wont have coverage and there will be problems with repairs and compatibility. I cant find a HP Envy but I can find HP Pavilion. The only Envy I could find was http://www.amazon.co.uk/dv7-7201sa-17-3-inch-Notebook-Processor-Integrated/dp/B009YY80P0/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1356006906&sr=8-1-fkmr0

Other than that I found a couple of things close to your recommendation:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-NP355V5C-SuperMulti-Graphics-Premioum/dp/B008EJGJHC/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1356007095&sr=8-13

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pavilion-dv7-6c01ea-Quad-Core-A6-3430MX-Processor/dp/B006W7B2WA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1356007095&sr=8-3

Am I getting close? I think Im willing to go up to Â£1000ish but Id prefer to stick to Â£800

Answer
The annual PCWORLD Survey last result was December 2011, and Dell and HP did not fare well.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/244419/laptop_reliability_and_satisfaction_macbooks_rule.html
And, Specials seem to end today at Dell unless extended, but, the best specifications I could find for you is with Dell Inspiron 17R SE at Dell.com
http://www.dell.com/uk/p/configuration-compare.aspx?ocs=n0017s51,n0017s15,n0017s08,n0017s46&returnURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dell.com%2Fuk%2Fp%2Flaptops%23!facets%3D93410~0~1450395%26p%3D1%26results%3D30
For models, shipping at VAT included from Â£699 to Â£799
All 17.3" Full high def 1080p display, Windows 8, 1TB 5400 rpm HDD, 2GB GDDR5 Nvidia GeForce GT 650M, DVDRW, aluminum cover switchable colors, 2x2 Intel Wireless-N 2230, 6 cell lithium ion 48Whr battery, 3.28 kg
The lowest at .Â£699 is a core i5 ivy bridge, and the other 3 are core i7 3630QM
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_list.php
Passmark 3836 vs 7616 CPU power performance
In base specifications, the 749 priced one showing an extra 50 off seems to be the same or better than the two more expensive.
http://www.dell.com/uk/p/inspiron-17r-se-7720/pd?oc=n0017s15&model_id=inspiron-17r-se-7720#TechSpec
There are a few options available.
Pricing may be different tomorrow, but this appears to be the best today and is in budget.
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Computer-Games-on-Laptop-Graphic-Cards.13849.0.html
GT 650M gaming can be looked up. The 1080p screen may slow the frame rate for low-medium-high, but I cannot find a better GPU/CPU combo at under Â£800

The HPs in the price range are not even close. Lenovo Y series is 15.6" not full HD
This Samsung is a better brand and costs a bit more:
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/samsung-series-5-550p-17-3-laptop-silver-17563638-pdt.html
It is x900 resolution instead of x1080.

NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M on first you show is garbage compared with GT 650M
cheaper Samsung NP355V5C 7670M is similar to GT 630M, has a weaker A10-4600M CPU at 3158 score, is not full high def, is 15.6" where I thought you want a 17.3"
HP Pavilion dv7-6c01ea has a dismally slow CPU compared to everything else presented so far, and is still only HD 7670M.
At your price point, you want GT 650M, and only Dell and Lenovo show that so far, and dell is 17.3" full High def at under 800.

USA prices are irrelevent. There is no VAT here and instead prices without local sales tax of up to 8%. The competition is also higher here, so pricing is lower. Totally a waste to look at USA prices.
The 739 pound Dell ordered today is the way to go (prices go up or down later) or pay more for a Samsung of lower specs. Unless you find another GT 650M or higher graphics.
Samsung at Amazon UK is available:
15.6" Core i5 with the GT 650M in x768 lower def screen:
Â£705 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-15-6-inch-Graphics-Windows-Premium/dp/B008S7LCIQ/

Beautiful Gigabyte system is out of stock at about Â£900 due late january
http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/Gigabyte_P2742G-CF1_Core_i7_Windows_8_Gaming_Laptop__9WP2742G2-GB-A-001/version.asp#maindesc
Specifications are here:
http://www.excaliberpc.com/622840/gigabyte-p2742g-cf1-17.3-gaming-laptop.html#TabSpecification
GTX 660M is even better than GT 650M. Also at Amazon UK out of stock.
FINAL:
Others at www.laptopsdirect.co.uk
You need to open details of each laptop with dedicated graphics from Â£500 - Â£1000
GTX 660M is better than GT 650M
17.3" appears to be more desireable to you than 15.6"
Higher definition screen better than lower.
Core i7's better than core i5's.
i7-3xxx and i5-3xxx better than i7-2xxx and i5-2xxx
Samsungs are there in stock with GT 650M

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Whats my best choice in laptop?

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Alucard

Please answer- how much does hardware matter in this laptop? Easy 10POINTS for a good answer?

Delon

I am almost at my goal- by the end of this year(December 2013), I'll have saved enough money to get the laptop I want. It's priced at R7000(South African rands) which I can estimate to $850. Anywho, it has an Intel i3-3110m which is more than enough overall power for me. However, I wanted to check how long Intel cores stay in production...and the i3-2100m began in Q1-2011 will end production in Q3-2013. Hopefully you understand what I've said thus far. Assumung I purchase that Samsung laptop(with 3110m) in December 2013, I'll have the processor a year before it's production stops. SOOOOO, will I end up having a laptop that will be hardware-outdated in a year. Will this mean new games and stuff won't be compatible with it anymore? Just a question that was nagging to be asked...Thank you for reading it all... xD
In terms of gaming- nothing too demanding. The only reason I opted to get THIS processor is because it runs Sims 3 with a few Expansions quite well. Other that that, I won't run demanding games. It will be mainly for my assignments and web-browsing(I'm looking at you Pinterest).

Answer
re not very good processors. and no,it wont be outdated.that ridiculous. but i would go with an amd processor. the amd line up has dedicated graphics on their processors which are much better for gaming.

Monday, October 28, 2013

I need to upgrade my laptop, where do i buy parts and which parts do i get?

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That Guy

So i have an alienware laptop that i bought in December of 2011 and its time for upgrading some parts. ive recently bought Battlefield 3 and the multiplayer runs okay but it needs to run smoother, much smoother. I know my laptop is old compared to all the new ones out there but if i were to upgrade the parts, it'll be right up there with all the new tech. i want the Nvidia 780M graphics card but i have absolutely no idea where to purchase it. i google where i can buy one and all it links me to are articles. well the 780M is my dream graphics card but basically anything newer than my current graphics card would probably make a world of a difference. so my two questions are: What parts should i get? and where can i buy them(links would be great)?

*I do want to do hardcore PC gaming and the parts im looking to upgrade are GPU and CPU.
-Here are my specs:
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M
CPU: Intel Core i7-2760QM @ 2.40GHz

Thanks!
My Alienware laptop model is the M17x
And yes it is possible for the gpu to be replaced/upgraded GauravS. The service manual to my laptop is here: http://tinyurl.com/mw2kbpg
Also, how do I get the GTX 780M? because I dont have the warranty anymore(i only had it for 1 year) and i have been looking for that gpu online for a while now and i havent found it nor a price for it, but please let me know what GPUs are compatible with my laptop that are better than my current one. Thanks again!

Answer
Hi That Guy,

Post the Alienware model so that I can check if the Nvidia GTX780 M would work with the system and if not what are the other options available.

Many Alienware laptops have discrete video cards that can be replaced/upgraded. You may also check the Service Manual of the system to know if it is possible to replace the video card individually from the system. You can get the manual for your system from the link below:

http://dell.to/10EcpwS

On the link, enter the Service Tag of your computer and click on 'Submit' to get the relevant documentation.

Hope this helps.

Regards,
GauravS

Whats my best choice in laptop?

Alucard

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

I am thinking of buying an iPad but a couple of questions?

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Smiling JW

What are the restrictions of accessing content could the iPad cause compared to just using my PC?

Is the iPad no worse or better than other tablet PC brands?

I would rather not have the uugggggh Apple! moan but rather a clear answer.

Answer
I've had my iPad 2 since December of 2011. I absolutely ADORE it. It's seriously like having a lightweight thin laptop without the mouse and keyboard. In fact, I'm answering this question using my iPad right now!

The other answerer is right, you DO have to do everything through Apple, BUT, however, if there's a screw up, they're always there to help and almost always compensate you for any problems you run into.

Since I've had my iPad, I haven't had a single problem. Not with the device, and not with Apple.

Pros:
Everything. (I'm a 21 year old female, I don't ask for much.) It's lightweight, portable, (I have it in my purse with me wherever I go). There are extremely useful apps in there. Also there is iBooks. You can go to JW.org and when you save their PDF Watchtower and Awake! magazines, it'll download directly to your iBooks app. (which is free by the way). Almost every single app I have was free. And there are a ton of useful apps too, not just games. The only apps I paid for (most of which where .99 - 1.99 tops) are homeopathy friendly apps that I use for work or answering questions. Medical stuff basically.

The apps I have are twitter, NWT bible, a whole BUNCH of recipe books, there is even a ''My Time'' app that helps keep track of your pioneering! How cool is that?! I also have yelp, pinterest, Youtube, skype, instagram, amazon shopping, the weather channel, a whole bunch of nutrition and fitness apps, (I'm a buff gym junkie. or trying to be haha). I love everything about this!

Typing and navigating is also extremely easy. I have friends who have blackberry playbooks, and some android run tablets and nooks, etc, and I just find the iPad a lot easier to navigate and use. But that's just me.

Cons:
The battery life is pretty good, but it could be better. It could also be because I have my iPad on the highest setting too, and the fact that I always use it. So, don't take my word for it!

The size. It's pretty big, which isn't a bad thing at all actually. But some people would be more comfortable with the iPad mini, which is exactly the same, but just a tad smaller. (And the screen and retina is actually sharper and brighter on the mini than it is on the iPad 2).

If you have any more questions, general or specific, please ask!

I'm an Apple iFreak.

:D

Why is my laptop slowing down?

Liang-Shih

My laptop specifications are as follows:

Acer Aspire 4830TG
Intel Core i5-2430M 2.4GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz
NVIDIA GeForce CT 540M, Up to 3765 MB TurboCache
14.0" HD LED LCD
8GB DDR3 Memory
750 GB HDD
DVD Super Multi DL Drive
Intel Wireless Display (WiDi)
6-cell Li-ion battery

Currently I have 79.8GB free space out of 341 in my C drive and 260GB free out of 342GB from D drive. The only softwares running in the background are my essentials to operate what is needed on my laptop.

The reason why I asked "Why is my laptop slowing down?" is because I can't seem to find the reason, and I can't play League of Legends on full graphics or play any offline game properly in lowest graphics without having hiccups in my movements.

Note: I bought this laptop in December of 2011
Already defragment my hard drive and also cleaned my registry with CCleaner, but nothing seems to be working.

Answer
the answer i have copied from http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000179.htm

This issue can be caused by any of the below possibilities.

Not enough hard drive space.
Left over programs and bad files.
Data Corruption.
Missing Windows updates or outdated drivers.
Computer is overheating.
Corrupt OS.
Bad Hardware.
Solution

Tip: This page only cover an overall slow computer and not a computer that has a slow boot up.

Below are steps for Microsoft Windows users that should help speed up the computer or determine why the computer is running slow.

Reboot

If your computer has not been reboot recently make sure to reboot it before following any of the below steps.

Not enough hard drive space

Verify that there is at least 200-500MB of free hard drive space. This available space allows the computer to have room for the swap file to increase in size as well as room for temporary files.

Determining available hard drive space.
Regaining computer hard drive space.
Hard drive corrupted or fragmented

Run ScanDisk or something equivalent to verify there is nothing physically wrong with the computer hard drive.
Run Defrag to help ensure that data is arranged in the best possible order.
Background programs

Remove or disable any TSRs and startup programs that automatically start each time the computer boots.

Tip: To see what programs are running in the background and how much memory and CPU they are using open Task Manager. If you are running Windows 7 run Resmon to get a better understanding of how your computer is being used.

If you've got an antivirus scanner on the computer, spyware protection program, or other security utility make sure it's not scanning your computer in the background. Often when these programs begin to scan the computer it can decrease the overall performance of your computer.

Scan for malware

Today, spyware and other malware is a big cause of many computer problems including a slow computer. Even if an antivirus scanner is installed on the computer we recommend running a malware scan on the computer. Use the free version of Malwarebytes to scan your computer for malware.

Hardware conflicts

Verify that the Device Manager has no conflicts. If any exist resolve these issues as they could be the cause of your problem.
Update Windows

Make sure you have all the latest Windows updates installed in the computer.
If you are on the Internet when your computer is slow also make sure all browser plugins are up-to-date.
Update your drivers

Make sure you've got the latest drivers for your computer, especially the latest video drivers. Having out-of-date drivers can cause an assortment of issues.

Computer or processor is overheating

Make sure your computer and processor is not overheating. Excessive heat can cause a significant decrease in computer performance since most processors automatically step the speed of the processor down to help compensate compensate for the heat related issues.

What temperature should my processor be running at?
Dust, dirt, and hair can also constrict a proper air flow on your computer, which can also cause a computer to overheat. Make sure your computer case is clean and fans are not obstructed.

Steps on cleaning your computer.
Memory upgrade

If you've had your computer for more than one year it's likely you're computer is not meeting the memory requirements for today. Today, we suggest at a minimum the computer have 1GB of memory.

Determining how much RAM is installed and available.
Specific operating system basic troubleshooting

Basic Microsoft Windows XP troubleshooting.
Basic Microsoft Windows 2000 troubleshooting.
Basic Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 troubleshooting.
Basic Microsoft Windows ME troubleshooting.
Basic Microsoft Windows 98 troubleshooting.
Basic Microsoft Windows 95 troubleshooting.
Basic Microsoft Windows 3.x troubleshooting.

Or go through the other basic troubleshooting steps.

Run registry cleaner

We normally do not recommend registry cleaners. However, if you have followed all of the above steps and your computer is still slow try running a registry cleaner on the computer.

Erase computer and start over

If none of the above solutions resolve your issues, it is recommended that you either reinstall Windows or erase everything and then start over.

Finally, if your computer continues to be slow after going over each of the above recommendations it's possible that your computer is experiencing a more serious hardware related issue such as a failing component in the computer. This could be a failing or bad hard drive, CPU, RAM, motherboard, or other component.

Friday, September 27, 2013

What should I do....?

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Galatea

Okay, so I've been best-friends with a guy since about November and December 2011. We began dating on February 4th, this year.
In the beginning, he spent a lot of time with me at school, cuddled a lot and all that. Since about two weeks now, he just basically ignores me in front of our friends (we have the same friends, as we're in the same clique) and they're geeks who like video games a lot, so they often talk about that. I like games too, but I don't game a lot since I only have a laptop, so I only play sims when I'm alone, but I don't mind war games and stuff like that when I'm with friends. So anyways, when they talk, I don't have a clue of what they're saying and when I do understand and try to join their conversation, nobody listens to me. It's like I'm invisible around them, or just an object. Sometimes my boyfriend will turn around and look at me, or give me a small peck on the cheek, or poke/tickle me, but he won't ever start a conversation with me. When we're alone we talk about ANYTHING but with friends...he just won't say a word.
Like today, him, a friend and I went to the piano room at school. My boyfriend plays guitar and me and the friend are pianists. There's only one piano in the room...so you can guess what end up happening. The boyfriend was playing his guitar, the friend was on the piano and I was in the corner, ignored, as always.
I normally wouldn't mind, I mean, if my bestie was around. But she's in love with someone and spends a lot of time with that person and I totally understand her for that. So I'm alone, everyday at school, while my boyfriend is chilling and talking about games with three or four friends. And I'm there, in the corner, just looking around, feeling like a social tool or something. I'M SICK OF THAT.
But there's another problem ; I'm not the quite of girl who whines about stuff like that or try to be controling, so I never tell him, because I don't want him to feel 'stuck' with me. -__-

What should I do?

Answer
He won't get upset with you if you don't bring it up all the time, so you need to tell him once and make sure he is listening. Whenever you can get him alone just tell him how you feel but try not to seem annoyed or angry, try to be reasonable and tell him your just a little upset. Try to spend more time with him outside of school and if you really want to know what his friends are talking about try to play the games with him or ask if he can show them to you. The internet (Youtube) is also a great way to hear about games even if you can't play them. Check out Tobygames on youtube. But if he doesn't start paying attention to you or including you or he thinks your silly for feeling that way then maybe you just don't need him. You could probably be just as in love as your friend is with someone else. Sincerely, A Fellow Gamer Girl

Laptop won't turn on, help?!?

SweetKarma

I have a acer aspire windows 7, got it in 2010, last year december 2011 it needed a battery replacement, I didn't have the money at the time so I continued to use the battery, well yesterday I was playing video games (grand theft auto san andreas) and all of a sudden it powered off and won't come back on, could it just be that the battery is dead? I just brought a new one, and waiting for it to come in, i press the power on button the light comes on for a few seconds with a black screen and i tried taking the battery out and trying the ac adapter method, the power light just stays on for 3 mins then power off, the fan doesnt even work, what could this be?

Answer
Is your ac adapter working?

Check if it's something to do with your laptop power cord or power source problem. Insufficient power might be the problem.

---Make sure your laptop power jack and charger plug tip are securely connected. If power jack is loose you can find laptop power jack on ebay. However, fixing and soldering the power jack requires professional skill.

--Always, the green/blue LED on charger needs to be constantly on. If not, replace the defective charger. Since battery/ ac adapter has its own lifespan and does not last forever, to help you save up some, you can consider getting a charger under lifetime warranty from store like topmic.com

Wish the Best.

Thursday, July 25, 2013

I need to upgrade my laptop, where do i buy parts and which parts do i get?

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Whats my best choice in laptop?

Please answer- how much does hardware matter in this laptop? Easy 10POINTS for a good answer?

Monday, October 28, 2013

I need to upgrade my laptop, where do i buy parts and which parts do i get?

Whats my best choice in laptop?

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

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Why is my laptop slowing down?

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