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On 05/12/2013 at 07:06 PM by Nicoleb1989

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I think I brought up using Flexi Compras in a previous blog but just in case Ill do a refresh. Im using a place called Flexi Compras for paying on my computer. They are a rent to own company like Aarons or Rent A Center. I love using them because their prices seem more reasonable and depending on what store you go to that has them you have a better product selection. In my area there mostly in Wal Marts. There is a few Best Buys that have them but mine sadly doesnt have one yet. I am using Flexi to own my computer. Im one of those people that it can be hard to save up to own tyhings. I can do it, dont get me wrong but if I can find another way to do it, I will,lol! Flexi has always been a nice service for me so Im happy to use them for stuff like this. They always have nice staff and people that will work with you. Im currently using them to own my PC but Im thinking of switching to a laptop. I miss being able to transport my computer, not to mention I dont have a proper comp chair so it can be painful to sit around. If I however had a laptop then a few of those problems will be fixed. However I need a really good/decent one. I found one that I can choose to switch to since they allow you to change products after your third payment if you find something else you would rather have. Im past my third payment now and I think a laptop will be more of a benefit for me. I found one that I think I might change to, I just want a few opinions. I need something I can use to game on. My gaming needs arent big big because I play anything thats on consoles on the PS3 so if I game on my PC its PC only stuff. I currently play WOW and the Sims 3 mostly. Do you think this laptop could handle my gaming needs, or no?

Introducing the HP Pavilion Laptop g7 2269wm with AMD Quad-Core A8-4500M Accelerated Processor! This HP black laptop gives you everything you need to keep in touch, get it done and have some fun, all in a distinctive design. This HP 17.3" laptop PC runs Windows 8 Operating System.

HP 17.3" g7-2269wm Laptop PC:

Key Features and Benefits:

  • AMD Quad-Core A8-4500M accelerated processor


1.9GHz up to 2.8GHz, 4MB L2 Cache
 

  • 6GB DDR3 SDRAM system memory

Gives you the power to handle most power hungry applications and tons of multimedia work
 
  • 500GB SATA hard drive

Store 333,000 photos, 142,000 songs or 263 hours of HD video and more
 
  • SuperMulti DVD Burner

Watch movies, and read and write CDs and DVDs in multiple formats
 
  • 10/100Base-T Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN

Connect to a broadband modem with wired Ethernet or wirelessly connect to a WiFi signal or hotspot with the 802.11b/g/n connection built into your PC
 
  • 17.3" widescreen HD BrightView LED-backlit display

AMD Radeon HD 7640G Discrete-Class Graphics with up to 3053MB total graphics memory

 

Comments

mothman

05/12/2013 at 07:54 PM

I would hate to guess. All I can tell you is that with a 17.3 inch screen it's not really portable, more like luggable, i.e. it is going to be heavy to carry around but if you aren't planning on running around with it that's not an issue.

The graphics card specs tell me that the thing is sharing memory with the PC. This is never good. a 1 GB dedicated graphics card would probably be a better option.

I'd also go for more memory and a bigger hard drive but that's just me.

Bottom line: it may work for what you want and at the sub $500 price range I'm not sure what else is out there. Sorry if this is less than helpful.

 

Nicoleb1989

05/14/2013 at 12:42 AM

I can always change the graphics card so Im not to worried about that. It will take extra money of course but since that can be upgraded I could live with that for the time being, its the processor im most worried about, that takes a lot of money to change. The only place Id be carrying it to is my bfs house. It is big yes but I wouldnt be taking it everywhere with me so I dont think thats a problem either. Im waiting for the moment, if I decide to change bewteen my current PC and a laptop I might see what the store actually carrys inside and go from there. Thank you!

mothman

05/14/2013 at 11:09 AM

Actually graphics cards in laptops are not easily user replaceable/upgradeable. Memory can be upgraded and the hard drive but otherwise what you buy is what you are stuck with

Travis Hawks Senior Editor

05/12/2013 at 11:03 PM

I agree with Mothman that 17.3 is getting a bit big to really be portable. I'm no computer pro, but my laptop has similar specs and runs games fine, but mine has the dedicated video memory that mothman mentions.  This might not be a big issue, I'm not sure.  I would trust mothman and be hesitant about it.  I looked at newegg, but nobody has reviewed your laptop yet.  I'd just poke around online for user reviews to see what people think... particularly people saying they use it to play games.

Nicoleb1989

05/14/2013 at 12:45 AM

Im gonna keep an eye out and see what gets said before I decide to change it out with my desktop. If I can find some good reviews that people can game on it then i might get it. Im not a big pc gamer so I jsut need something for MMO's and the Sims. The size is also quite big but since I would only be taking it to one place its not that bad. I jsut thought having a laptop might be easier taking to my bfs house, we both play WOW,lol!

V4Viewtiful

05/13/2013 at 01:20 AM

Your RAM is decent in fact the right amount for most games as I have the same 6 gigs I'll shoot for 8 is my laptop can handle it.

Ah new laptop, and a HP to bootCool

Your Processors might be slightly weak though, unless you activate it's turbo setting many games that run at a higher frequency (I think the average is 2.2GHz) however you have a quad-core so once turbo is on your games should run smoothly. (but it'll mostlikely get your fan racing)

Nicoleb1989

05/14/2013 at 12:48 AM

well not yet, if I decide to switch my desktop for a laptop then yes but right now I jsut feel really hestiant to do it. I wanna get omething that works jsut has good to some degree like my desktop.

that is quite a good question TGAH, how do you turn on turbo mode?

V4Viewtiful

05/14/2013 at 01:14 AM

a few ways, intel has a program for their CPUs to effectivly use it, but a common method i know is

>boot up computer

>press f2 (either once or multipule times) to get to the BIOS screen

>go to "voltage and frequency" enter and the CPU type name should appear, again it depends but it should have "Turbo mode" in the title. use the arrrow keys to pick the correct option.

> next to the turbo title should be either "enabled" or "disabled", scroll and click enabled.

press esc till you exit and it should save what you changed.

The layout of the BIOS screen is often different between manufacturers and systems but in essence it's all done via the BIOS screen.

 

Hope that was helpful Laughing

True Gamer At Heart

05/13/2013 at 01:38 PM

how do you turn on the turbo mode???

V4Viewtiful

05/14/2013 at 01:15 AM

see aboveWink

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