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11-18-2010, 06:44 AM
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#1 | | Raping Captured Dolphins since 2002 on EZ board days
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My Asus F8SN-B1 that I have been using for the past 3 years is starting to die out on me. When playing SC2, my screen would freeze up and I would have to restart the computer. Sometimes when restarting, it still won't fix the problem and I have to leave it off for a bit before turning it back on again. I can't even play single player because some of the effects are blacked out. It is using a Nvidia GeFroce 950m GS graphics card, but thats outdated to shit now.
I like the 14.1" screen and I like Asus as it has global warranty and I am not always in one country.
Can anyone recommend something from Asus that I can play games on, yet not a dedicated gaming laptop. I just play SC2 and some Dota, so not really graphic intensive games, but still would like the effects. Prefer 14.1" as well.
Would like an Asus, but it doesn't have to be, anything similar would be great. I am not sure about prices for laptops anymore, but it appears $800 is now the general norm for this type of laptop? If more, thats ok, just nothing crazy.
Thanks!
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11-18-2010, 08:43 AM
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#2 | | The RS Freebie guru
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Symptoms sound like it may be overheating. If you have a can of compressed air, blow it into all the vents to clear out the accumulated dust. If you don't have one, use a vacuum... but it won't be as effective.
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11-18-2010, 09:00 AM
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#3 | | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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SC II is a resource hog. You're not going to find many lap tops, particularly 3 year old lap tops, that can run it with out some issues.
There are some laptops available specifically with gaming in mind now and while they've come down in price somewhat, to get one with a video card that you're going to be able to use for a while you may need to go up in the $900 range. (I think there's a Samsung with a Radeon or nVidea Card and a quad core processor at best buy now for $999 that would meet starcraft II's requirements).
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11-18-2010, 10:10 AM
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Memory express has it for a great price I got it for 788 R taxes in Posted via RS Mobile | |
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11-18-2010, 11:36 AM
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#5 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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Memory express has it for a great price I got it for 788 R taxes in Posted via RS Mobile | I also have this laptop and got it from ME. Its great. Its only 3.9lbs 13.3 " screen and has a 5650 gpu. Can handle sc2/dota on high res no problems. Posted via RS Mobile | |
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11-18-2010, 05:26 PM
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#6 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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you missed out on the ibm sales for laptop with I7 latest processor 4gig ddr3 and a 5670 video card on it for a whooping 899.99!
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11-18-2010, 06:37 PM
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#7 | | das not it mane
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Originally Posted by illicitstylz Acer3820tg
Memory express has it for a great price I got it for 788 R taxes in Posted via RS Mobile | wtf since when did memory express start carrying the 5650 model? I tried to special order it like a month ago and they said they couldn't do it
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11-18-2010, 07:22 PM
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#8 | | Banned (ABWS)
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Originally Posted by jonwon wtf since when did memory express start carrying the 5650 model? I tried to special order it like a month ago and they said they couldn't do it | they did since 2 weeks ago haha, got it with a 10% discount (advertised on the site) and then an additional 5% on the spot which surprised me.
So i asked, why is there an additional 5%? Sales rep said it's because the item is on sale lol. So to my understanding, additional discounts applied onto items already on sale at ME = profit haha.
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11-18-2010, 09:21 PM
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#9 | | das not it mane
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fuck mine was 890 in total ordered online... this thing gets hot after gaming though, fan blows so much hot air
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11-19-2010, 12:32 PM
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Asus N82JQ-A1 w/ Core i-720QM, 4GB, 500GB, DVD+/-RW, 14in HD LED, GeForce GT335M, Win 7 Home Premium 64-bit http://www.memoryexpress.com/Product...E%29.aspx?cc=1
I know you said about 800, but for about 200 more you can buy this one if it interests you
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11-19-2010, 12:39 PM
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#11 | | Banned (ABWS)
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Originally Posted by jonwon fuck mine was 890 in total ordered online... this thing gets hot after gaming though, fan blows so much hot air | I remember you got yours like at least 4 weeks ago though. Lots of things change in the tech/electronics industry in that time  | |
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