While my laptop of choice will likely be a MBP, I'd *love* to see more of this: http://www.bit-tech.net/content_images/evesham_quest_a620_fx-60/bps.jpg
Of course it's tricker for general video card reviews as there's not one specific res to stick to, but it's a godsend for us LCD users.
AMD's Athlon 64 X2 processors are not renowned for their good power consumption and heat output, meaning that they're not ideally suited for mobile use. However, Evesham has managed to cram AMD's fastest dual core behemoth, a GeForce Go 7800 GTX and a pair of 100GB hard drives running in RAID 0 in one of its Quest chassis'. This makes for an interesting combination, especially when the kind of hardware we're talking about is crammed into such a small space.
Aaargh, you people annoy the hell out of me.
This is just *another* Clevo laptop. I actually had one of the similar models, which was actually the same chassis, but with a desktop P4 (different mobo, I guess) and it has chronic issues. The peoblem actually seems to be the videocard cooler, as I had my videocard fail on me twice.
If you're gonna buy a laptop, buy something with a mobile processor.
About the only "Manufacturers" that actually produce their own laptops are Dell and HP. Most of the others, Including Alienware, Sager, Eversham, Voodo PC, and several others all actually sell Clevo laptops.
Originally Posted by fev a pointless machine.. *sigh*
I'd have to disagree. Machines like this offer the physical - although not the practical - portability of a laptop, while at the same time offering the performance of a current high-end desktop system.
Sure, it's not upgradable, overclockable or toting a huge battery life, but these specifications aren't relevant for the target audience; the demographic that the product is designed to appeal to want something powerful without the hassle of plugging everything in and fiddling with cables. End of.
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Originally Posted by Wolfe How common can it be if it wan't mentioned in the article?
At this moment, the ideal single card notebook solution would be based on one of Intel's Core Duo processors with either a GeForce Go 7800 GTX or an ATI Mobility Radeon X1800XT. Unfortunately, Evesham currently doesn't offer that configuration and you're limited to either a Pentium M, Turion 64 or Athlon 64 X2 processor.
Sitting on my desk is a Dell Inspiron 9400. It has a 2GHz Core Duo, a 7800Go, 1GB of ram and a 1920x1200 17" screen. I get about 3 hours of battery life, and it weighs under 4kg. Cost me $3,200 AU or ~1,400 GBP - so why wouldyou even consider something like the evesham?
Whats your best playable settings on that thing (at native res)? I was looking at getting one, but didn't because it its only the 7800 and not the 7800 GTX, but I would still be interested to know how well I would be able to play source games and such
well this thing will make it easier to go to your friends house and play games if you don't have a car. That is unless your friends are also bit-techies which probably means they have at least two gaming systems at home ;)
But lets give some thought to what is it missing that we could add instead of the battery since no one will seriously use it.
I can see the benifit as this being a lanning rig or for dorm room gaming. Don't have to haul your PC to college to game, just bring this beast. But it sure costs a pretty penny.
Am I the only one who is confused by the fact that the ram is set for 333mhz? And in addition, has extra cooling for it...what's that about I wonder? No way in hell I'd buy a system set up like that.
Another point that confuses me...a rig that's got a cpu begging to get some multitasking run on it, the revy has NO MULTITASKING TESTS, of any kind?! (yeah F.E.A.R. is supposed to have support for it but I haven't noticed much difference in tests I've read) Is this because it was thought to be more important to have several different setups to compare on the performance tests, that's about the only reason I can think of...or should it be obvious how well the FX-60 performs on multitasks?
The summary of best playable settings at native resolution is a nice addition.
And besides the few bothering issues, a good read too!
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ReplyOn a more serious note: it's so that you can claim 'portable', I guess. That's despite this one being not very portable...
also, why not get the rock one, atleast then u have SLI - better for gaming
what benifit does the FX-60 bring - except an obscene cooler
http://www.bit-tech.net/content_images/evesham_quest_a620_fx-60/bps.jpg
Of course it's tricker for general video card reviews as there's not one specific res to stick to, but it's a godsend for us LCD users.
Aaargh, you people annoy the hell out of me.
This is just *another* Clevo laptop. I actually had one of the similar models, which was actually the same chassis, but with a desktop P4 (different mobo, I guess) and it has chronic issues. The peoblem actually seems to be the videocard cooler, as I had my videocard fail on me twice.
If you're gonna buy a laptop, buy something with a mobile processor.
About the only "Manufacturers" that actually produce their own laptops are Dell and HP. Most of the others, Including Alienware, Sager, Eversham, Voodo PC, and several others all actually sell Clevo laptops.
Sure, it's not upgradable, overclockable or toting a huge battery life, but these specifications aren't relevant for the target audience; the demographic that the product is designed to appeal to want something powerful without the hassle of plugging everything in and fiddling with cables. End of.
as good as an x2, but you dont pay the absurd premium for the multiplier being forward unlocked
Sitting on my desk is a Dell Inspiron 9400. It has a 2GHz Core Duo, a 7800Go, 1GB of ram and a 1920x1200 17" screen. I get about 3 hours of battery life, and it weighs under 4kg. Cost me $3,200 AU or ~1,400 GBP - so why wouldyou even consider something like the evesham?
Whats your best playable settings on that thing (at native res)? I was looking at getting one, but didn't because it its only the 7800 and not the 7800 GTX, but I would still be interested to know how well I would be able to play source games and such
But lets give some thought to what is it missing that we could add instead of the battery since no one will seriously use it.
Another point that confuses me...a rig that's got a cpu begging to get some multitasking run on it, the revy has NO MULTITASKING TESTS, of any kind?! (yeah F.E.A.R. is supposed to have support for it but I haven't noticed much difference in tests I've read) Is this because it was thought to be more important to have several different setups to compare on the performance tests, that's about the only reason I can think of...or should it be obvious how well the FX-60 performs on multitasks?
The summary of best playable settings at native resolution is a nice addition.
And besides the few bothering issues, a good read too!
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