The Personal Computer Thread

[ceasar]

Even my pick would be dell but why not give a chance to samsung??? Their features are impressive (no idea about the price though)

Haven't seen anyone using Samsung laptops....

http://www.samsung.com/in/consumer/pc-peripherals-printer/notebook/everyday/index.idx?pagetype=subtype_p2

OS= DOS? :P

[madhav krishna]

Haven't seen anyone using Samsung laptops....

Everyday - Notebook | SAMSUNG


OS= DOS? :P

Price looks impressive.

YouTube - C:\Documents and Settings\Siel\Desktop\smsng_lptp_45sec_Changes(fin al-23rd Dec).mp4

Liked the spill proof keypad feature.

[eliksir]

The price looks impressive because of the os bundled with it Pretty good deal if you are more of a unix user.

Anyways, no idea about the build quality/support for samsung laptops. Never seen one in flesh.

[ceasar]

The price looks impressive because of the os bundled with it Pretty good deal if you are more of a unix user.

Anyways, no idea about the build quality/support for samsung laptops. Never seen one in flesh.

Exactly! i was shocked to see that, first time iam seeing DOS coming installed with a laptop .

[eliksir]

IBM used to provide DOS. even lenovo used to, in their early models.

[haxor]

I have a BSNL broadband connection,used to surf net in laptop using wi-fi of the router provided by BSNL
now the problem i am facing is that,I recently got an Ipod and not able to surf net on it using wi-fi

modem model no is UT starcom WA3002G4

screenshots included,need help!

[ceasar]

^@haxor- are you still surfing net on laptop through WIFI? if not, are you using dialer to connect to the internet?
if yes,then you need to change it from bridge to PPPOE mode.
if no,the there might me some other problem maybe within the IPOD itself, I have nokia e65 which has WIFI i never got to get that damn thing work on my phone because WIFI on the phone was at fault.

[anants_220]

Hi, I own an Acer Aspire 5742G
Intel core i5-430M processor
15.6" HD LED LCD
Nvidia GeForce GT420M 1 GB CUDA
3 GB DDR3 Ram
500GB HDD

Of late, my laptop has started heating up a lot ! Especially when I play games. It is kinda fine if I keep it on two books so the base is not on the table.
And my games have started hanging if I play for more than 10 mins. Even Fifa 11 and Resident Evil 5 that used to run smoothly for hours earlier.
Will a laptop fan (the USB one) help ? It's not dust inside or anything.

[vkuchhal]

Hi, I own an Acer Aspire 5742G
Intel core i5-430M processor
15.6" HD LED LCD
Nvidia GeForce GT420M 1 GB CUDA
3 GB DDR3 Ram
500GB HDD

Of late, my laptop has started heating up a lot ! Especially when I play games. It is kinda fine if I keep it on two books so the base is not on the table.
And my games have started hanging if I play for more than 10 mins. Even Fifa 11 and Resident Evil 5 that used to run smoothly for hours earlier.
Will a laptop fan (the USB one) help ? It's not dust inside or anything.

how old is your laptop...
me facing the same problem... Mine is over 2 years old...
I think getting the fan inside the laptop cleaned should solve the issue.

[Jithu]

but i heard that some people are having issues with Dell (might be with a particular series).... like heating issues and other niggles.
what is this 3 year cover? warranty? how does it differ from other brands?

also do they provide a genuine Win 7 DVD along with lappy? i was told that they provide a WIN 7 DVD along...not sure whether genuine or pirated...

Go for Lenovo Z460 . Cost you 34K
Config: Intel I-3 , 4 GB ram , 14 inch screen , DOS (they will install Windows 7 ultimate for free (off course pirated )

Pros: Chiclet keyboard gives a Mac feeling .
Very light weight and portable

Cons: Speakers are claimed to be Doby surround speakers but I felt it is just the normal speackers like all other laptops.

[Haariss92]

Haven't seen anyone using Samsung laptops....

Everyday - Notebook | SAMSUNG


OS= DOS? :P

I have a Samsung laptop R-540 bought from UAE, i got it cheap at abt AED2000 = INR24000
Specs:
3GB RAM,
intel Core i3,
280Gb -HDD,15.6in LED screen,
1024MB video memory [intel HD]

The laptop is very good,silent operation and does not get hot[? yup it doesn't] the keyboard is very good ,chiclet style with good feedback and seems durable since i am playing CS so the keys get ownd So it was a good buy and with the laptop i got mouse,antivirus,carrycase,mobile worth Rs1000 FREE
Only the screen sucks it gets dark when u look from the side ,only the user has a clear view not very heavy but the size 15.6 is big[i dont carry it much]

other features: WLAN 8.011g,No bluetooth,Good wooden finish which i personally like but prone to smudges.Hope this helps
Could play RE:5,Mass Effect,Crysis1,L4D2.

Here are some quick pics taken:

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/218084_1816237417637_1591156163_1732126_3890871_n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/218084_1816237377636_1591156163_1732125_2321774_n.jpg

[andy.rebels]

hoping for a quick reply

Hi Guys,

Planning to build an amd rig, however was planning to get MB and Processor first. I currently have a ancient setup with Intel 845 MB. Is it possible just to change MB, Processor and Ram on the current cabinet. I am planning this coz i am planning to get rest of the things later.

Main question are cabinets board specific or any MB can be fit on any case.

Thanks guys

[eliksir]

not necessarily. cabinet sizes vary like micro atx, atx tower etc.. but most home-use mobos fit for micro-atx ones.

anyway, the cabinet doesn't cost much, unless you're planning to get something fancy.

In case you ever plan to install a GPU, do not buy a cabinet that comes with a PSU. those PSU's suck.

[andy.rebels]

@Elik: Thanks brother.....
got few things figured out in the meanwhile and the point you said about psu was one of them .
one thing which concerns me is the psu which i should be getting....
some say get a powerfull one like 650 to 800 watt
But official recommendation says a different story...
If you can suggest wht would be best for
AMD Phenom X II 1090T
Asus M4A88T-M USB3 .... and may be after few months Radeon 6850

Cheers....

[maraque]

@Elik: Thanks brother.....
got few things figured out in the meanwhile and the point you said about psu was one of them .
one thing which concerns me is the psu which i should be getting....
some say get a powerfull one like 650 to 800 watt
But official recommendation says a different story...
If you can suggest wht would be best for
AMD Phenom X II 1090T
Asus M4A88T-M USB3 .... and may be after few months Radeon 6850

Cheers....

For that setup, personally, I would go for a Corsair VX450 at around rupees 3.2K. It's officially rated at only 450W, but as any computer enthusiast knows Corsair has a tendency to underrate the the power ratings, unlike Cooler Master who does the opposite and bloats the actual power that their PSUs can supply. Further information on the VX450 can be found here Corsair VX450
and for the Cooler Master Extreme Power 500 Plus Cooler Master Extreme Power 500

At the lower end there's the Corsair CX430 for around 2.2K. Further reading on it at Corsair CX430