I need a CUSTOM NOTEBOOK - PC

[XTR3M3-3V0]

Hello all !

I want to buy a Gaming Notebook but the feature inside that I want are as follows ;

CPU : AMD TURION X2 ULTRA ZM-86 [ OR HIGHER ]
GPU : ATI MOBILITY RADEON HD 4870 [DUAL]
HDD : WD Scorpio Black (Model: WD3200BJKT) [DUAL-320GB*2]
RAM : CORSAIR CGM2X2GS800 (NOTEBOOK GAMING MEMORY) [DUAL-2GB*2]
WEBCAM : 2-3MP
MOTHERBOARD CHIPSET : AMD M780G Chipset
SCREEN SIZE : 17" [WIDE SCREEN]

Is it Possible to build like that ?

[Freak]

Hello all !

I want to buy a Gaming Notebook but the feature inside that I want are as follows ;

CPU : AMD TURION X2 ULTRA ZM-86 [ OR HIGHER ]
GPU : ATI MOBILITY RADEON HD 4870 [DUAL]
HDD : WD Scorpio Black (Model: WD3200BJKT) [DUAL-320GB*2]
RAM : CORSAIR CGM2X2GS800 (NOTEBOOK GAMING MEMORY) [DUAL-2GB*2]
WEBCAM : 2-3MP
MOTHERBOARD CHIPSET : AMD M780G Chipset
SCREEN SIZE : 17" [WIDE SCREEN]

Is it Possible to build like that ?

I don't think you are going to find those video cards on an AMD Laptop platform. Pretty much the only laptop that has the 4870's in crossfire is the Asus W90 Asus W90 Link (http://www.macmall.com/ttsvr/p/5369592)

You can also get a Sager laptop Sager NP9850 link (http://www.sagernotebook.com/product_customed.php?pid=188463) that is customizable and has 2 GTX280's in SLI.

I would recommend the Sager because they make custom laptops for a lot of the high end laptop boutiques. Also you get the laptop for a descent price because you get it direct from them.

According to current benchmarks the GTX 280M's in SLI are faster. Mobile video benchmark comparison (http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Graphics-Cards-Benchmark-List.844.0.html)

[Jamesrt2004]

+1 on asus w90

[XTR3M3-3V0]

I don't think you are going to find those video cards on an AMD Laptop platform. Pretty much the only laptop that has the 4870's in crossfire is the Asus W90 Asus W90 Link (http://www.macmall.com/ttsvr/p/5369592)

You can also get a Sager laptop Sager NP9850 link (http://www.sagernotebook.com/product_customed.php?pid=188463) that is customizable and has 2 GTX280's in SLI.

I would recommend the Sager because they make custom laptops for a lot of the high end laptop boutiques. Also you get the laptop for a descent price because you get it direct from them.

According to current benchmarks the GTX 280M's in SLI are faster. Mobile video benchmark comparison (http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Graphics-Cards-Benchmark-List.844.0.html)

can't i get the 1 which I defined above ?:confused:

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

can't i get the 1 which I defined above ?:confused:

no, they dont make it.

[YMAA]

+1 for Sager. Their customer service team is among the best for laptops.

And why do you want an AMD laptop? Intel's mobile chips are superior for gaming, which clearly seems to be your intent for this machine.

[Freak]

can't i get the 1 which I defined above ?:confused:


no, they dont make it.

^^^ True Story ^^^

[XTR3M3-3V0]

thanx man!
thank you very much ! :)

actually i have heard that AMD is getting beter so i thought y not to try AMD!

[YMAA]

Their desktop chips are improving, yes. In fact in some cases they can compete directly with i7 and run quite cool. But as far as I know there are no Phenom II-based mobile chips, so 45nm Core 2 mobile chips will be your best option.

[kinghong1970]

i used to carry around a 17" voodoo envy u709... it was an interesting ride...

1)the weight of it took it's toll on me... and perhaps even the system.
2)the heat from a Desktop cpu was overwhelming... so was the graphic cards. it doubled as a spaceheater for me.
3)life expectancy of a laptop can go as far as 10 years, i'm sure... as i still have a very VERY old laptop... but then again, technology advances in hardware and software makes it obsolete in 3-5 yrs max...
4)now i purchased a $1600 dell studio 17... don't do games as well... but then again... it wont break my heart when it gets old or broken...

think about it...

sagers are nice... but they are big... and heavy...
premiums are nice... for now...

[Freak]

thanx man!
thank you very much ! :)

actually i have heard that AMD is getting beter so i thought y not to try AMD!

No problem, Glad I could help!! :D




sagers are nice... but they are big... and heavy...
premiums are nice... for now...

I have a 10lb premium laptop. I have laptop backpack and I don't even notice it.

[Doomeous]

+1 for the Asus W90.. the price is so low compared to the Sager..

[Freak]

+1 for the Asus W90.. the price is so low compared to the Sager..

Huh??? :confused:

The Asus W90 $2499

Sager NP9850 $2599

$100 less is so low compared? How do you figure? :confused:

lol

[kiyka]

I vote Asus.
They have some nice laptops.

Of course use Newegg to get one!

[EJTREME]

i vote for sager, seems have better config than offers asus. but asus had more prestige and support.

[Freak]

Last time I checked at newegg the Asus w90 was out of stock. I guess they have them back in stock and for a good price. Asus W90 - W90Vp-X2 $2199 W90 newegg link (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220527&Tpk=asus%20w90)

But they still can't do raid and don't have all the extra options sager does.

[XTR3M3-3V0]

is there any company which provides u the facility to modify ASUS notebooks online ?

[Freak]

is there any company which provides u the facility to modify ASUS notebooks online ?

Probably not the way you are thinking of modifying the laptop.

Xotic pc offers probably one of the largest selections high end laptops with custom options Xotic PC gaming laptop section link (http://www.xoticpc.com/custom-gaming-laptops-notebooks-gaming-laptops-ct-118_96_98.html). Scroll down to the bottom to see the good ones.

BTW after zanz pointed out the specs on the GTX 280 Mobile (basically a G92b 9800 GTX+). I would go with the 4870 based system. The 4870 Mobile actually uses the same RV770 chip as the desktop 4870.

+1 Asus W90
(get it from xotic pc if you want custom options)

[Serra]

I have a 10lb premium laptop. I have laptop backpack and I don't even notice it.

Try changing it for a 5lb laptop some time, you'll instantly notice the difference. It's like going CRT -> LCD.


To the OP: That monster is going to be heavy, have 0 battery life, and be HOT. As long as you're OK with it, fine... but it's really more a "desktop replacement" than a "notebook". ie. my laptop is surprisingly cool for what it offers (or offered at time of purchase), but I don't put anything to the left of its output vent that can't take some serious heat. To the point where if I leave metal next to it for a bit and try to pick it up, the metal is too hot to hold on to. And I would consider myself lucky compared to that behemoth.

[XTR3M3-3V0]

hey i have found a notebook from DIGITAL STORM they are selling notebooks with Intel Core i7 975 3.33 GHz CPU

http://www.digitalstormonline.com/

[Cooper]

It would be much cheaper and flexible to build/buy small form factor PC instead of a laptop.

[Freak]

hey i have found a notebook from DIGITAL STORM they are selling notebooks with Intel Core i7 975 3.33 GHz CPU

http://www.digitalstormonline.com/

lol... those are just over priced, re-branded sager/clevo laptops :p:

sager laptop section link (http://www.sagernotebook.com/category_browse.php?cid=&platform=Intel)

[Chris_redfield]

What are the high end MSI laptops like?

I was looking at laptops recently for a friend and the only decent high end ones that I could find in stock anywhere in the UK were the MSI ones. The only Asus SLI laptop I could find had 8700GT's in it.

[zanzabar]

the msi 17" is supposed to be great with the 4850, just dont get the quad core if u game

[Doomeous]

The Asus W90 DOES raid, it's just the newegg one comes with a single... You just order the same drive right from newegg and change it in the bios.. cake! I may actually do that too, the drives are so cheap..

[zanzabar]

most of the notebooks that can do raid and dont ship with 2 drives are missing the 2nd drive mount

[Freak]

most of the notebooks that can do raid and dont ship with 2 drives are missing the 2nd drive mount

I have seen companies offer Asus W90's with raid 0 so the 2nd hard drive bay does have mounts. Also I know all the Gateway FX series laptops have the 2nd hard drive bay ready to go even in the single drive versions.

I hate to say it but you are wrong on this one zanz.

[TRF-Inferno]

All the ASUS G50's that ship with only one hard drive does not come with the mounts for the second drive, and must be purchased separately.

[Freak]

Well you can at least get them right?

[Mescalamba]

Alienware? Seems nice.. tough they are little bit overpriced and lots of bling-bling.. And if Im correct, they put for customer almost anything inside that he wants..