What do you think of this build?

[-0MEGA-] · 10-01-2007, 07:36 PM

I was looking into the Asus C90 barebones kit for $979, and I would end up using my existing E6400 (probably buy the Q6600 to replace it in my desktop), and pick up a 2x 1GB DDR2-800 kit on NewEgg.

So the total for the laptop and parts would come out to $1165. Here are the specs:

15.4" WSXGA+ @ 1680x1050
Core 2 Duo E6400
2x 1GB DDR2-800
nVidia 8600M GT 512MB
160GB 5400RPM SATA HD
8x DVD Burner
Intel 802.11a/b/g/n Wireless
Bluetooth 2.0, built-in 2.0MP Camera

The only thing though is that i'm not sure if this company is reputable or not, has anyone heard of GenTech Computers? Heres the link to the site: http://1toppc.com/Merchant2/merchant...duct_Code=C90S

HumanMage · 10-01-2007, 08:16 PM

If you don't already, take a look at http://forum.notebookreview.com/. They will be able to help you on determining if that company is reputable or not. I did the same thing with MilestonePC when I bought my G1. Other than that I think you will have a nice C90s, however I hear they run hot so be warned of that.

[-0MEGA-] · 10-01-2007, 08:20 PM

I know they will run hot, especially since it's using a desktop processor, but it would be really cool to be able to easily upgrade almost everything, just like a desktop.

The only thing though is that it uses the 945 chipset, which doesnt support 1333Mhz bus, or quad-cores, so theres really nothing higher end I could upgrade to from an E6400 except a few hundred Mhz clock speed.

But i'll check out that forum, thanks for the link.

kof2000 · 10-01-2007, 08:30 PM

buying your own ram = trial and error, it may or may not work on the laptop. better to buy it with the barebone because they test it.

they sell the 256mb version of the 8600m gt that is ddr3 and higher stock clock rate. the 512mb version is ddr2.

C90P = updated chipset.

[-0MEGA-] · 10-01-2007, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kof2000

buying your own ram = trial and error, it may or may not work on the laptop. better to buy it with the barebone because they test it.

they sell the 256mb version of the 8600m gt that is ddr3 and higher stock clock rate. the 512mb version is ddr2.

C90P = updated chipset.

I saw that, but it's $75 more.

I didnt know about the C90P, thanks for pointing it out

EDIT: Well the C90P sounds great, but it's actually not even out yet :-/

kof2000 · 10-01-2007, 08:55 PM

you can do what you always do. buy the c90s the sell it and buy the newer one when it comes out

[-0MEGA-] · 10-01-2007, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kof2000

you can do what you always do. buy the c90s the sell it and buy the newer one when it comes out

haha! I would to, except I would probably end up selling it before the C90P is out

10-01-2007, 07:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
[-0MEGA-] VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Goffstown, NH Age: 21 Posts: 28,949	What do you think of this build? I was looking into the Asus C90 barebones kit for $979, and I would end up using my existing E6400 (probably buy the Q6600 to replace it in my desktop), and pick up a 2x 1GB DDR2-800 kit on NewEgg. So the total for the laptop and parts would come out to $1165. Here are the specs: 15.4" WSXGA+ @ 1680x1050 Core 2 Duo E6400 2x 1GB DDR2-800 nVidia 8600M GT 512MB 160GB 5400RPM SATA HD 8x DVD Burner Intel 802.11a/b/g/n Wireless Bluetooth 2.0, built-in 2.0MP Camera The only thing though is that i'm not sure if this company is reputable or not, has anyone heard of GenTech Computers? Heres the link to the site: http://1toppc.com/Merchant2/merchant...duct_Code=C90S __________________ Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.1GHz Asus Rampage Formula X48 ATI 4870 X2 2GB GDDR5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 960 300GB Raptor // 2x 750GB Creative SB X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 22605 www.photosbygeoff.com

10-01-2007, 08:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
HumanMage Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,153	If you don't already, take a look at http://forum.notebookreview.com/. They will be able to help you on determining if that company is reputable or not. I did the same thing with MilestonePC when I bought my G1. Other than that I think you will have a nice C90s, however I hear they run hot so be warned of that. __________________ -----Laptop: Asus G1----- http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=3403

10-01-2007, 08:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
[-0MEGA-] VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Goffstown, NH Age: 21 Posts: 28,949	I know they will run hot, especially since it's using a desktop processor, but it would be really cool to be able to easily upgrade almost everything, just like a desktop. The only thing though is that it uses the 945 chipset, which doesnt support 1333Mhz bus, or quad-cores, so theres really nothing higher end I could upgrade to from an E6400 except a few hundred Mhz clock speed. But i'll check out that forum, thanks for the link. __________________ Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.1GHz Asus Rampage Formula X48 ATI 4870 X2 2GB GDDR5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 960 300GB Raptor // 2x 750GB Creative SB X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 22605 www.photosbygeoff.com

10-01-2007, 08:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
kof2000 Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oahu Age: 28 Posts: 6,273	buying your own ram = trial and error, it may or may not work on the laptop. better to buy it with the barebone because they test it. they sell the 256mb version of the 8600m gt that is ddr3 and higher stock clock rate. the 512mb version is ddr2. C90P = updated chipset. __________________ QX9650@4.2 swiftech \|9600@3.0 9700 nt 780i \| 790fx 8gb ddr1200 \| 8gb ddr1200 2x150gb 3x1tb \|2x250gb 3x8800gtx \|3x2900xt 1gb 2x20xdvdrw \|2x20xdvdrw 15in1 card reader \|15in1 card reader ng15/g9 \|ng15/g9 1200w psu \|1200w psu 2x28" LCD \|2x28" LCD

10-01-2007, 08:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
kof2000 Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oahu Age: 28 Posts: 6,273	you can do what you always do. buy the c90s the sell it and buy the newer one when it comes out __________________ QX9650@4.2 swiftech \|9600@3.0 9700 nt 780i \| 790fx 8gb ddr1200 \| 8gb ddr1200 2x150gb 3x1tb \|2x250gb 3x8800gtx \|3x2900xt 1gb 2x20xdvdrw \|2x20xdvdrw 15in1 card reader \|15in1 card reader ng15/g9 \|ng15/g9 1200w psu \|1200w psu 2x28" LCD \|2x28" LCD

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