Buying a new laptop for modding.

[InfernO8]

Hey guys hows it going? I am looking to buy a new laptop that will have everything essential onboard to use all of the modding programs to their fullest. I am looking at http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/ca/en/ho ... 66462.html right now. Let me know what you think. Thanks.

[xbox]

If you're going to be looking at that price range, I would go ahead and get an HP HDX.
Make sure you only get x32 Vista with 3 gb RAM.

[InfernO8]

Alright so Windows x32 as opposed to x64. What else would you suggest.. I dont want to be limited by the fact im on a laptop so anything else you would suggest i'm more than open to. Thanks.

[xbox]

HDX is the closest I have found to a desktop, go for it.
Also, I have one and it is phenomenal.

[InfernO8]

OK I will look into the HDX however anyone have any specific details such as graphics chip details etc that will affect my modding experience? Thanks.

[xbox]

The HDX has only one GFX card available, the 9600m GTX.
You will not have any problems if you buy this laptop, I can play crysis on max without a hitch.
Though you do not need a powerful computer to mod this game.

[InfernO8]

Almost all of the laptops I have been looking at use Vista X64.. im guessing i cant use the framework on x64 or something?

[xbox]

The problem with x64 is driver support.
Go to the real HP site and customize the HDX:
http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopp ... 16t_series
I just customized one and it came to $1,350:
Components

* • Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (32-bit)
* • Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor P8700 (2.53GHz)
* • 3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
* • 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
* • 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
* • 16.0" diagonal High Definition HP Ultra BrightView Infinity Display (1366x768)
* • $50 OFF!! Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer
* • Webcam + Fingerprint Reader with HP Imprint Finish (Fluid)
* • Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card
* • No TV Tuner w/remote control
* • HP Color Matching Keyboard
* • 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
* • No Productivity Software

[xbox7887]

If you're going to be looking at that price range, I would go ahead and get an HP HDX.
Make sure you only get x32 Vista with 3 gb RAM.

3 gigs of ram is a big no-no if it isn't achieved through 2 sticks...It's best to be running 2 or 4GB, even if a few hundred megs are unusable on a 32-bit system if you go the 4 gig route, at least you'll still have DDR speeds

[InfernO8]

Yea I was gonna go 2 or 4 anyway but thanks for the heads up good to know

BTW I love circuit city's signs "EVERYTHING 25-50% OFF" all the way until u reach the computer section, then it says "10%"... what a load of crap

[Aumaan Anubis]

Maybe it's 25% off, plus 10%.

If not, false advertising, sue, win.

[InfernO8]

hahaha i know right.. there was a little computer paper made sign right in the middle of the isle of computers saying "CLEARANCE 25-50% OFF" and on the bottom in smaller print it said (Except Ipods Computers blah blah blah). Point being.. if you don't have a 25-50% discount on everything, you shouldn't be able to make a sign saying "EVERYTHING 25-50% OFF"