AVADirect Custom Computers Forum http://www.avadirect.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; AVADirect Custom Computers Forum : Last 10 Posts Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:10:25 +0000 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:00:12 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.08 30 www.avadirect.com/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp AVADirect Custom Computers Forum http://www.avadirect.com/forum//images/logo-6.gif http://www.avadirect.com/forum/ Notebook Review #5 - AVADirect M770CUH Core i5 Gaming Notebook - 3/5/10 http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1190&PID=3906#3906 Author: Jmundy
Subject: Notebook Review #5 - AVADirect M770CUH Core i5 Gaming Notebook - 3/5/10
Posted: 11 Mar 2010 at 12:00pm

Notebook Review - AVADirect M770CUH Core i5 Gaming Notebook

March 5th, 2010
 
This if the fifth notebook we have sent to Notebookreview.com. They certainly enjoy every amount of hardware we ship to, allowing them to put our notebooks to the test. This is not an extreme gaming notebook, like others we have sent in the past, but it hold a great "bang for the buck" factor that is becoming more popular these days. I have no doubt in my mind that many end-users will find the M770CUH to be quite appealing.

 " Build quality is great with a strong chassis that resists flexing and has very few creaks or squeaks. As notebooks get wider and thinner most have a tendency to flex when carrying it by the palmrest. We saw no such problem with the M770CUH; in fact it was nearly as rigid as a board. The keyboard and palmrest resisted any localized flex when pressed firmly with your hand even at the very front edge of the palmrest where the surface thins to half an inch thick. The only nagging concern we thought of during our lab tests was how well the matte-white plastic inside the notebook would hold up over time. If you aren’t the cleanest person around your personal computer it might be best to consider notebooks with a darker plastic palmrest and keyboard which would hide dirt or other blemishes.. " - Kevin O'Brien

NBR Editors' Rating: 4/5
 

 

AVADirect M770CUH Core i5 Gaming Notebook

Notebook Barebone

CLEVO, M770CUH Core i5 Notebook Barebone

CPU

INTEL, Core™ i5-540M Dual-Core 2.53GHz, 4.8 GT/s QPI, 3MB L3 Cache

Memory

KINGSTON, 4GB (2 x 2GB) PC3-10666 DDR3 1333MHz

Graphics

Radeon™ HD 4570 512MB Graphics

Hard Drives

SEAGATE, 500GB Momentus 7200.4, 7200 RPM, 16MB cache

Optical drive

Dual Layer Super-Multi DVD±RW Optical Drive

Networking

Built-in 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet, LAN Card

INTEL, Built-In Wireless 802.11b/g/n LAN Card

 


Edited by Jmundy - Today at 12:37pm]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:00:12 +0000 http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1190&PID=3906#3906 AVADIRECT CUSTOM SYSTEM Antec Twelve Hundred, Asus M4A785T-M/CSM, Phenom II X2 545, 4GB DDR3 http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1189&PID=3905#3905 Author: ogladkiy
Subject: AVADIRECT CUSTOM SYSTEM Antec Twelve Hundred, Asus M4A785T-M/CSM, Phenom II X2 545, 4GB DDR3
Posted: 11 Mar 2010 at 11:07am

 

AVADIRECT CUSTOM SYSTEM Antec Twelve Hundred Black Case, Asus M4A785T-M/CSM, AMD Phenom II X2 545, Kingston 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1333 ECC Unbuffered

Some customers have a vision into what the most beautiful should look like. They select the options on our website and we start to build it. We then realize just how awesome some of these custom computer systems really are. This custom system was chosen and configured by an actual customer and we are displaying it here for your viewing pleasure.

You can click the pictures below for a bigger view:

Here are the complete specifications of displayed custom system:

System Performance*:Queen:   11079Julia: 4394
PhotoWorxx:18090Mandel:2585
PCMark:    
Memory Performance:Latency:56.0 nsRead:8193 MB/s
Timings:9-9-9-24Write:6522 MB/s
Video Card Performance:3DMark06: 3DMark Vantage: 
FurMark v17.0:   
Computer Case:Antec, Twelve Hundred Black Full Tower Case w/ Window, ATX, No PSU
 
Processor:AMD, HDX545WFGIBOX Phenom™ II X2 545 Dual-Core 3.0GHz, AM3, HT 4000MHz, 2x 512KB L2 + 6MB L3 cache, 80W, 45nm, Retail
 
 
CPU Cooling:Standard Retail CPU Cooling Fan
Motherboard:Asus, M4A785T-M/CSM, AM3, AMD® 785G, DDR3-1800 (O.C.) 16GB /4, PCIe x16 HCF, SATA 3 Gb/s RAID 10 /6, VGA+DVI, HDMI, HDA, GbLAN, mATX, Retail
Video Card:Internal Motherboard Video Card
 
Memory:Kingston, KVR1333D3E9SK2/4G 4GB (2 x 2GB) ValueRAM™ PC3-10600 DDR3 1333MHz CL9 SDRAM DIMM, ECC Unbuffered
Hard Drive:Seagate, ST3250318AS 250GB Barracuda® 7200.12, SATA 3 Gb/s, 7200 RPM, 8MB cache
Optical Drive:Sony, AD-7241S Black 24x DVD±R/RW Dual-Layer Burner w/ Lightscribe, SATA, OEM
Power Supply:Antec, Basiq BP550Plus, 550W, 24-pin ATX12V EPS12V, One 6-pin + One 8-pin PCIe
Operating System: 
Other Options:3ware, 9650SE-8LPML SATA II RAID Controller, 8 ports, Levels 0/1/5/6/10/50, 256MB DDR2 cache, PCIe x4, Full-height/Low-profile, Retail
2 x Kingwin, KF-4000-BK Black SATA II Multi-HDD Hot Swap Module, 3.5-in HDD /4, 3x 5.25-in Bay
 
 
*System and memory benchmarks performed with Lavalys Everest

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]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:07:51 +0000 http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1189&PID=3905#3905 AVADirect Now Authorized Gigabyte Technology System Integrator http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1188&PID=3904#3904 Author: Jmundy
Subject: AVADirect Now Authorized Gigabyte Technology System Integrator
Posted: 11 Mar 2010 at 11:05am

AVADirect Now Authorized Gigabyte Technology System Integrator

AVADirect recently became partners with Gigabyte Technology, a leading manufacturer of AMD / Intel motherboard, and Nvidia / ATI graphics cards. They are also known to manufacturer pre-built PC's, notebooks, optical drives, LCD monitors, keyboards, mice, cooling components, smart phones, networking equipment, power supplies, and computer chassis. Founded in 1986, the company continues to expand amongst PC hardware and push the barrier of exceptionally crafted motherboards. They recently began to manufacturer gaming-style motherboards for the Intel core i7 X58 chipset. While offering unique tools to create an easy to understand overclocking experience, the enthusiast level motherboards come equipped with many PCI-E 16x/8x/4x slots to allow the highest expansion possible. Gigabyte Technologies is also well known for their noiseless graphics cards by replacing the loud stock fans with a mosfet heatsink that offer adequate cooling, as well as promising noise levels. We have been selling their products since we have been in business, and stand behind their products 100%. We are very proud to have become official partners with the company, and look forward to a positive relationship that will breed excellent results.

You can view more information here

To view all Gigabyte Technology products we offer click here



Edited by AVADirect - Today at 11:14am]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:05:25 +0000 http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1188&PID=3904#3904 Custom Gaming System - Cooler Master Cosmos S / Core i7-965 Extreme / X58 / 6GB / GTX 280 SLI http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=763&PID=3903#3903 Author: pdwe
Subject: Custom Gaming System - Cooler Master Cosmos S / Core i7-965 Extreme / X58 / 6GB / GTX 280 SLI
Posted: 10 Mar 2010 at 6:27pm

Yeah those things would be cool. I love my rig alot but, the idea of having a powerful rig in a smaller case without heat issues would be amazing. ]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:27:45 +0000 http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=763&PID=3903#3903 Custom Gaming System - Cooler Master Cosmos S / Core i7-965 Extreme / X58 / 6GB / GTX 280 SLI http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=763&PID=3902#3902 Author: Jmundy
Subject: Custom Gaming System - Cooler Master Cosmos S / Core i7-965 Extreme / X58 / 6GB / GTX 280 SLI
Posted: 10 Mar 2010 at 5:17pm

Yes, ATI certainly was not shy when designing the Radeon 5970 series.
 
I personally look forward to the point in time when all technology begins to reduce in size, as the power and potential increases.
 
Can you imagine a GPU more powerful than the ATI Radeon 5970, but as small as the Intel SSD?
 
Crazy...
 
I also cannot wait for SSD's to officially become a standard in data storage. Many electronics have used SSD like technology for years, and they have just now become more popular amongst PC's.
]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:17:42 +0000 http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=763&PID=3902#3902 Custom Gaming System - Cooler Master Cosmos S / Core i7-965 Extreme / X58 / 6GB / GTX 280 SLI http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=763&PID=3901#3901 Author: pdwe
Subject: Custom Gaming System - Cooler Master Cosmos S / Core i7-965 Extreme / X58 / 6GB / GTX 280 SLI
Posted: 10 Mar 2010 at 4:51pm

I realize SSD drives will get even better over time like always and have no idea how the Intel (G2) will do longterm but, wow it does speed up loading big time. I'm glad I tried one in this rig. No wonder you need a big case the 5970's are huge.
]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:51:14 +0000 http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=763&PID=3901#3901 CUSTOM DESKTOP COMPUTER Cooler Master Elite 334, Intel DP55WB, Core i5-750, 8GB DDR3, GeForce 9500GT http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1186&PID=3898#3898 Author: ogladkiy
Subject: CUSTOM DESKTOP COMPUTER Cooler Master Elite 334, Intel DP55WB, Core i5-750, 8GB DDR3, GeForce 9500GT
Posted: 09 Mar 2010 at 11:31am

 

CUSTOM DESKTOP COMPUTER CM Elite 334 NVIDIA Edition Case, Intel DP55WB, Intel Core i5-750, Kingston 8GB (4 x 2GB) DDR3-1066, EVGA GeForce 9500GT

Some customers have a vision into what the most beautiful should look like. They select the options on our website and we start to build it. We then realize just how awesome some of these custom computer systems really are. This custom system was chosen and configured by an actual customer and we are displaying it here for your viewing pleasure.

You can click the pictures below for a bigger view:

Choosing a stylish case seems to be quite the task these days. This customer chose a very sleek looking Coolermaster case, custom with green paneling and Nvidia logo window. The case is manufactured to appeal towards gamers, but that doesn’t mean you cannot appreciate the build quality itself. The Intel core i5 750 CPU, in combination with the Intel DP55WB is the perfect match for a well-balanced, swift performing PC. The Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro will ensure quiet noise levels while removing unwanted CPU heat under idle and load. The Kingston 8GB of RAM is great for ensuring resource for many years to come, and keep up with the performance offered from the core i7 processor. The 9500GT will have a decent performance offering for today’s video games, but not the best. This end user will most likely indulge in light gaming, but nothing too serious. With that said, it will still keep the system within a well-balanced performance spectrum. The Western Digital 1TB hard drive will allow years of gathered data, while conserving energy being it’s a Greed series drive. Both the Sony optical drive provide quiet function, and reliable burning tools. The Rosewill card reader provides compatibility with 75 different media cards, and includes some extra ports to use in conjunction. To top is all of, Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit is the operating system for this machine, allowing the best performance and compatibility available. This end-user will easily have this system for 5+ years without ever needing to think of upgrades.

Here are the complete specifications of displayed custom desktop computer:

System Performance*:Queen:   18861Julia: 10475
PhotoWorxx:29416Mandel:5486
PCMark: 6906  
Memory Performance:Latency:57.0 nsRead:13703 MB/s
Timings:7-7-7-20Write:12141 MB/s
Video Card Performance:3DMark06:51523DMark Vantage: 
FurMark v17.0:156  
Computer Case:Cooler Master, NV-334-KWN1-GP Elite 334 NVIDIA® Edition Black Mid Tower Case, ATX, No PSU, Steel
 
Processor:Intel, BX80605I5750 Core™ i5-750 Quad-Core 2.66GHz, LGA1156, 4.8 GT/s, 8MB L3 Cache, 45nm, 95W, EM64T EIST VT XD, Retail
 
CPU Cooling:Arctic Cooling, Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 CPU Cooling Fan, Socket 775/1156/1366/939/AM2/AM3, Retail
Motherboard:Intel, DP55WB, LGA1156, Intel® P55, DDR3-1333 16GB /4, PCIe x16, SATA 3 Gb/s RAID 5 /6, HDA, GbLAN, FW, mATX, Retail
Video Card:EVGA, 512-P3-N954-TR GeForce® 9500GT DDR2 550MHz, 512MB GDDR2 1000MHz, PCIe x16 SLI, DVI /2, HDTV-Out, Retail
 
Memory:Kingston, KVR1066D3N7K2/8G 8GB (2 x 4GB) ValueRAM PC3-8500 DDR3 1066MHz CL7 (7-7-7) 1.5V SDRAM DIMM, Non-ECC
Hard Drive:Western Digital, 1TB WD Caviar® Green™ (WD10EARS), SATA 3 Gb/s, IntelliPower™, 64MB Cache
Optical Drive:Sony, AD-7241S Black 24x DVD±R/RW Dual-Layer Burner w/ Lightscribe, SATA, OEM
Power Supply:HEC, XPOWER585 X-Power 585 Power Supply, 585W, 24-pin ATX12V, Dual 80mm Fans, Retail
Operating System:Microsoft, GLC00736 Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit Edition, OEM
Other Options:Rosewill RCR-IM5001 Black/Silver 75-in-1 Card Reader/Writer Drive w/ 3 USB 2.0 and eSATA ports, 3.5" Bay, SATA, USB 2.0
 
 
 
*System and memory benchmarks performed with Lavalys Everest and Futuremark

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CUSTOM DESKTOP COMPUTER, Core™ i5 / i7 Mainstream Series System Configurator



Edited by ogladkiy - 09 Mar 2010 at 3:53pm]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:31:38 +0000 http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1186&PID=3898#3898 Wireless Switch http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1185&PID=3897#3897 Author: Jmundy
Subject: Wireless Switch
Posted: 08 Mar 2010 at 2:05pm

Hello bjjboo,
 
 
The wireless switch is usually located on the left side of the notebook's keyboard.
 
If not, then it will have it's own symbol printed on one of the F-keys, in which you will need to press the "function" key along with it.
 
Which MSI model does your son have?
 
 
Kind Regards,
]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:05:40 +0000 http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1185&PID=3897#3897 Wireless Switch http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1185&PID=3896#3896 Author: bjjboo
Subject: Wireless Switch
Posted: 06 Mar 2010 at 11:09pm

I need to turn on  the wireless switch on my son msi laptop will someone please tell me witch key I use to turn on the wireless switch.
 
Thanks
]]> Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:09:44 +0000 http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1185&PID=3896#3896 Matt Slagle http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1184&PID=3895#3895 Author: WiseMan
Subject: Matt Slagle
Posted: 06 Mar 2010 at 8:44pm

Hey guys I was just taking a look at Matt Slagle's account status and it says that it is suspended. What happened to him? Is he still working for AVADirect? He was going to help me customize/purchase the 2 Corei7 PC's once GTX 480 comes out on March 26Wink.

Edited by WiseMan - 06 Mar 2010 at 8:51pm]]> Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:44:08 +0000 http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1184&PID=3895#3895