Portable Desktop aka Laptop Deluxe

jmke · 27th August 2004, 16:20

I'm looking to replace my current "workstation" at home with a laptop with the aim of being able to take it along to lanparties more easily.

requirements:
* Doom 3 playable
* mucho ram
* 1gbit network
* speedy processor
* dvdwriter
* firewire for external storage (USB2.0 takes up way too much CPU power)
* big enough screen to enjoy movies
* 5.1 sound output "optional"

anybody know what could fit this description?

I'm not planning on spending more then €2500 on this.

RichBa5tard · 27th August 2004, 17:15

How important is weight / battery life / noise / heat? Not at all, or a little?

It's hard to find an A64 powered laptop with a R9700/9800 videocard, but P4 prescott laptops are soo noisy / hot and Centrino's lack a bit power and are more expensive.

27th August 2004, 17:37

Maby a barebone is more suited as small gaming pc, if lan's are the onley reason for the laptop?
A little barebone and a tft should be easy to take to a lan, not?

RichBa5tard · 27th August 2004, 17:40

I must agree with sharpside, it 'd be much easier to build a fast A64 / NV 6800 powered barebone for less money.

27th August 2004, 17:49

agree, also... i believe €2500 will not suffice for a notebook with mentioned requirements (unless you are ok with 1024x768 max resolution)

RichBa5tard · 27th August 2004, 18:03

The Acer 8003 more or less fits his description, or the Dell 9100.

DUR0N · 27th August 2004, 18:24

acer 1500 series, with extra ram (sodimm prices are rock-bottom)
I've got an USB 5.1 soundcard form terratic which i'm not using anymore, but nobody seems interested to buy it :/
Altough I haven't tried DOOM3 on mine, I guess it would run sloppy if you wan't much detail.
However, I would not use 'must be able to play doom3' as a criteria, because once the SP campain is finished, most of the fun is gone. According to many people, DOOM3 MP sucks butt.

Sidney · 27th August 2004, 18:28

My brother just bought a Dell for his son for College; A64 3000+ 60GB; 256k Ram; wide screen (15.5"); DVD/RW drive (not DVD burner); 4 USB; RJ45; Wireless ready for less than $1400.

Not sure about graphic card; If remember right, it was from NV.

Surely, the battery life is "short"; not meant for travellers; good for short communte and plugged in at both places.

A must for me on the laptop is TV output for presentations.

RichBa5tard · 27th August 2004, 18:40

Quote:

Originally posted by lazyman
My brother just bought a Dell for his son for College; A64 3000+ 60GB; 256k Ram; wide screen (15.5"); DVD/RW drive (not DVD burner); 4 USB; RJ45; Wireless ready for less than $1400.

An AMD powered Dell...? Sure about that? Could you supply us a link?

Sidney · 27th August 2004, 18:47

It's Compaq; don't know why my fingers don't communicate with my brain.

27th August 2004, 16:20	#1
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,021	Portable Desktop aka Laptop Deluxe I'm looking to replace my current "workstation" at home with a laptop with the aim of being able to take it along to lanparties more easily. requirements: * Doom 3 playable * mucho ram * 1gbit network * speedy processor * dvdwriter * firewire for external storage (USB2.0 takes up way too much CPU power) * big enough screen to enjoy movies * 5.1 sound output "optional" anybody know what could fit this description? I'm not planning on spending more then €2500 on this. __________________

27th August 2004, 17:15	#2
RichBa5tard [M] Reviewer/HWBot ***** Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,344	How important is weight / battery life / noise / heat? Not at all, or a little? It's hard to find an A64 powered laptop with a R9700/9800 videocard, but P4 prescott laptops are soo noisy / hot and Centrino's lack a bit power and are more expensive. __________________ HTPC (mac osx): Mac Mini \| Core Duo 1.6Ghz \| 2GB DDR2 \| 26\" TFT Development (mac osx): Macbook \| Core 2 2.0Ghz \| 4GB DDR2 \| 250GB HD Games (win xp): E2160 @ 2.4Ghz \| HD3850 OC \| Asrock 4coredual-vsta \| 2GB DDR2

27th August 2004, 17:40	#4
RichBa5tard [M] Reviewer/HWBot ***** Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,344	I must agree with sharpside, it 'd be much easier to build a fast A64 / NV 6800 powered barebone for less money. __________________ HTPC (mac osx): Mac Mini \| Core Duo 1.6Ghz \| 2GB DDR2 \| 26\" TFT Development (mac osx): Macbook \| Core 2 2.0Ghz \| 4GB DDR2 \| 250GB HD Games (win xp): E2160 @ 2.4Ghz \| HD3850 OC \| Asrock 4coredual-vsta \| 2GB DDR2

27th August 2004, 18:03	#6
RichBa5tard [M] Reviewer/HWBot ***** Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,344	The Acer 8003 more or less fits his description, or the Dell 9100. __________________ HTPC (mac osx): Mac Mini \| Core Duo 1.6Ghz \| 2GB DDR2 \| 26\" TFT Development (mac osx): Macbook \| Core 2 2.0Ghz \| 4GB DDR2 \| 250GB HD Games (win xp): E2160 @ 2.4Ghz \| HD3850 OC \| Asrock 4coredual-vsta \| 2GB DDR2

27th August 2004, 18:28	#8
Sidney Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 15,738	My brother just bought a Dell for his son for College; A64 3000+ 60GB; 256k Ram; wide screen (15.5"); DVD/RW drive (not DVD burner); 4 USB; RJ45; Wireless ready for less than $1400. Not sure about graphic card; If remember right, it was from NV. Surely, the battery life is "short"; not meant for travellers; good for short communte and plugged in at both places. A must for me on the laptop is TV output for presentations. __________________ lazyman Opteron 165 (2) @2.85 1.42 vcore AMD Stock HSF + Chill Vent II

27th August 2004, 17:37	#3
Sharpside Posts: n/a	Maby a barebone is more suited as small gaming pc, if lan's are the onley reason for the laptop? A little barebone and a tft should be easy to take to a lan, not?

27th August 2004, 17:49	#5
aboroth Posts: n/a	agree, also... i believe €2500 will not suffice for a notebook with mentioned requirements (unless you are ok with 1024x768 max resolution)

27th August 2004, 18:24	#7
DUR0N Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 1,543	acer 1500 series, with extra ram (sodimm prices are rock-bottom) I've got an USB 5.1 soundcard form terratic which i'm not using anymore, but nobody seems interested to buy it :/ Altough I haven't tried DOOM3 on mine, I guess it would run sloppy if you wan't much detail. However, I would not use 'must be able to play doom3' as a criteria, because once the SP campain is finished, most of the fun is gone. According to many people, DOOM3 MP sucks butt.

27th August 2004, 18:47	#10
Sidney Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 15,738	It's Compaq; don't know why my fingers don't communicate with my brain. __________________ lazyman Opteron 165 (2) @2.85 1.42 vcore AMD Stock HSF + Chill Vent II

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