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AVADirect Custom Computers Forum http://www.avadirect.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; AVADirect Custom Computers Forum : Last 10 Posts Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:16:31 +0000 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:05:22 +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/ Best bang for buck I7 gaming rig? http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=947&PID=3386#3386 Author: pdwe
Subject: Best bang for buck I7 gaming rig?
Posted: 02 Jul 2009 at 8:05pm

Core I7 setup no OC

Case: Antec 900 two

CPU:

PSU:

Video Card Single:

Ram:

MB:

HD:

Pioneer Blu Ray Burner Sata

Fans: Full fan package Red and Blue fan mix

OS: Leave OS out of this target price

*** Wondering if Win 7 will be great for games or I will need XP Pro SP 3/Win 7 Ultimate dual boot.

Target: 2500.00 including overnight shipping 80026 labor

Edited by pdwe - 02 Jul 2009 at 11:57pm]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:05:22 +0000 http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=947&PID=3386#3386 Clevo M980NU Now Available For Sale http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=976&PID=3384#3384 Author: MattSlagle
Subject: Clevo M980NU Now Available For Sale
Posted: 02 Jul 2009 at 5:30pm

Clevo M980NU Now Available For Sale

If you thought that a Core i7 notebook was amazing with the release of the Clevo D900F, then a notebook with a 18.4" screen and GTX 280M SLI should be phenomenal. The Clevo M980NU utilizes a brand new design with some great stylish changes that were not present on earlier models. For people wanting cool LED lighting, backlight keyboard, and amazing gaming performance, this is the notebook to get for 2009.

You can order this monster of a system by going to the product sales page. Please do not be afraid of this notebook's power, everyone should enjoy owning a supercomputer!

Specifications are as follows:

CPU	Intel^® Core™ 2 Duo / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Extreme Socket P processors support
Display	18.4” Full HD (1920x1080) TFT LCD
Memory	Two 204Pin SODIMM sockets, support for DDR3 1066/1333MHz Expandable up to 8GB
Video Controller	Dual NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 280M Graphics with 1GB GDDR3 Memory in SLI mode, or Single NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 280M Graphics with 1GB GDDR3 Memory. Support HDCP
Storage	One changeable 12.7mm(H) Super Multi / Blu-ray ODD, SATA interface Three changeable 2.5” 9.5mm(H) SATA HDD (RAID 0/1 support)
Sound System	High Definition audio interface 3D stereo enhanced sound system Sound-Blaster PRO™ compatible S/P DIF digital output Built-in Microphone Built-in five speakers Built-in Sub-woofer Dolby surround supported
Keyboard	Full size keyboard with Numeric Key Pad & Windows Hot keys Integrated with Hot Keys for LCD Brightness, Suspend, Panel/CRT Display, Volume Control Eight Touch Sensor Instant keys (Color key, CCD, Bluetooth, Silent mode, WLAN, Web, Sound effect, Mute) and Touch Sensor Volume Control Eight Unique Programmable Gaming Key (G1~G8)
Pointing Device	Integrated touchpad with Scrolling function
I/O Ports	1 DVI-I output Port (with CRT) 1 HDMI output Port (support HDCP) 3 USB 2.0 Ports 1 eSATA Port 1 IEEE 1394a Port 1 Headphone Jack 1 Microphone Jack 1 Line-in Jack 1 S/P DIF output Jack 1 RJ-45 LAN (Gigabit LAN) 1 CIR for TV remote controller 1 CATV input Jack function for TV Tuner
Slots	1 Express Card 34/54 Slot 7-in-1 Card Reader (MMC/RSMMC/SD/Mini SD/MS/MS Pro/MS Duo) 2 MiniCard Slots for WLAN Module with PCIe interface and TV Tuner with USB interface
Communication	Built-in 10/100/1000MB Base-TX Ethernet LAN Intel® Wi-Fi Link 5300AGN 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN Bluetooth™ V2.1 module
Other Features	Built-in 3.0M Digital Video Camera Multi color luminous front vent, rear vent, and top cover logo.
Power	Full Range AC-in 100~240V, 47~63Hz, DC output: 20V, 11A 220W AC Adapter Removable Smart Lithium battery pack, 4650mAh
Security	Kensington® Lock Integrated Fingerprint Reader
Dimension	17.25” (w) x 11.75” (d) x 1.7” (h) 12.50 lbs with Battery Pack

]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:30:28 +0000 http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=976&PID=3384#3384 Any ideas why this happened http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=975&PID=3383#3383 Author: cmundy
Subject: Any ideas why this happened
Posted: 02 Jul 2009 at 10:41am

Hello,

Did you use HDMI or DVI to connect to the TV? Are you using the same connection you used with the 24 inch monitor on the 30 inch?

Most likely Windows was adjusting the resolution and refresh rate to what your TV was compatible with.

Right click an empty part of your desktop and then left click Nvidia control panel.

Under display look under Change resolution.

Make sure under 1. a monitor is selected and then under 2. change your resolution to something like 800 x 600 then apply. Check to see if everything looks normal (it will be a much bigger picture than you're used to). If it does switch it back to the resolution of your liking.

Thank You

Edited by cmundy - 02 Jul 2009 at 10:43am]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:41:30 +0000 http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=975&PID=3383#3383 Any ideas why this happened http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=975&PID=3382#3382 Author: pdwe
Subject: Any ideas why this happened
Posted: 01 Jul 2009 at 11:40pm

When I got this computer I used a 24 monitor it had no issues. So I tried a 42 in plasma tv with my SLI 280's. I found out that fonts were blurry so I went 30 in gateway monitor. Ever since I tried tv I get things like

HP upgrade screen for drivers is only a small box that can't be resized or anything. Then on cart on a website I buy from the shopping cart is cut in half. I tried it on other machines it is not cut off. I was wondering did that tv screw up my resolutrion somehow its only two things that do this. I'm at 2560 x 1600 or 1920 x 1200.

TV res was 1366x768

]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:40:52 +0000 http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=975&PID=3382#3382 AVADirect Now Carries Flextronics Notebooks http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=974&PID=3380#3380 Author: MattSlagle
Subject: AVADirect Now Carries Flextronics Notebooks
Posted: 01 Jul 2009 at 10:32am

AVADirect Now Carries Flextronics Notebooks

Flextronics may not be a widely known name, but they are one of the largest OEMs of notebooks and notebook hardware. Just like Clevo, MSI, ASUS, and others, these manufacturer names almost never reach the end-consumer. Many of the notebooks made by Flextronics ends up in Dells, HPs, and even some Apple products. So you can be sure that the same quality in those notebooks can be found right here as well. In fact, our popular notebooks from OCZ have been developed using a Flextronics model.

The first model that we have decided to carry is one of Flextronics mid-range performance notebooks. Look below for specs. You can configure this model by going to it's product configuration page.

	Specifications
Screen:	15.4" WXGA Glossy
Processor:	Up to T9800 45nm dual-core mobile
Memory:	4GB DDR2 800MHz
Video:	NVidia GeForce 9300 GT 256MB
Optical:	Slot-load DVD-RW
Audio:	Built-in 2-channel Intel HD Audio Controller (Realtek ALC269) Built-in 2W stereo speakers (front)
Ports:	1 x CIR 1 x RJ-45 LAN 1 x Optical Audio Out 2 x USB 2.0 Ports 1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15 pins 1 x HDMI 1x Kensington Lock hole 1 x Headphone-out jack 1 x Microphone-in jack 1 x IEEE 1394 (Ricoh RL5C832) 1 x ExpressCard 34 / 54 1 x eSATA
Battery:	Lithium-Ion battery w/6 cells, 11.1V, 4800mAh
Dimensions:	14.45" x 10.51 x 1.34" (WxDxH) ~6 lbs. fully configured with battery pack installed

Edited by MattSlagle - 01 Jul 2009 at 10:32am]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:32:11 +0000 http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=974&PID=3380#3380 MSI Releases Updated MS-1651 Notebook http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=973&PID=3379#3379 Author: MattSlagle
Subject: MSI Releases Updated MS-1651 Notebook
Posted: 01 Jul 2009 at 10:17am

MSI Releases Updated MS-1651 Notebook

The MSI-1651 has been one of our best performing and selling 15" gaming notebooks for 2009. With a low starting price, mid-range mobile video card, and support for high-end mobile processors, how could one top an already great notebook? By upgrading the memory support to DDR3, expanding the CPU support to the newest mobile quad-cores, and upgrading the video card; MSI may have raised the bar yet again.

For comparisons sake, let me go over the specs of the older and newer models.

	MS-1651	MS-1651-ID2
Screen Size:	15.4" WXGA or WSXGA+
CPU Support:	Core 2 Duo M	Core 2 Duo/Quad M
Memory:	4GB DDR2 800MHz	4GB DDR3 1066 MHz
Video Card:	9600M GT 512MB	GTS 160M 1GB
Optical Drive:	DVD-RW or BD-ROM/DVD-RW
Hard Drive:	2.5" SATA or SSD

Now most people would go and say that there is not much improvement in terms of gaming performance. However, you have to realize that the GTS 160M video card is actually a die shrink of the 9800M GTS, which was at one time one of the highest performing mobile video cards. With the doubling in GPU cores and GPU memory, gaming performance over the past 9600M GT video card has jumped at least 50%.

Configure yourself one today by going to the system configurator page.

]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:17:45 +0000 http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=973&PID=3379#3379 Paint http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=964&PID=3375#3375 Author: MattSlagle
Subject: Paint
Posted: 30 Jun 2009 at 9:34am

Originally posted by Travis_Danielson

Ok, also how long does an average AVAdirect D900F take to make and ship?

A normal custom system takes about 2 weeks from order entry to ship time. With custom features like paint, it can add another week or two.

We do have options to speed up the process. I suggest you call and speak with one of our sales reps for the full details on this.

]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:34:51 +0000 http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=964&PID=3375#3375 Paint http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=964&PID=3373#3373 Author: Travis_Danielson
Subject: Paint
Posted: 29 Jun 2009 at 6:54pm

Ok, also how long does an average AVAdirect D900F take to make and ship? ]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:54:20 +0000 http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=964&PID=3373#3373 Custom Computer - NZXT Alpha / Intel Core i7 920 / 6GB DDR3 http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=954&PID=3372#3372 Author: Jmundy
Subject: Custom Computer - NZXT Alpha / Intel Core i7 920 / 6GB DDR3
Posted: 29 Jun 2009 at 1:26pm

Hello mynzxtalpha,

We are very pleased to hear you are satisfied with your AVADirect experience! I think that this review would be perfect for Reseller Ratings. Would you be so kind to post this on there? We would greatly appreciate the feedback on there! :-)

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/AVA_Direct

You must activate your post by email, after you submit your review.

Make sure you order number is handy, they will ask for it.

Should you have additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at your convenience.

Thank you again for the review, and we sincerely appreciate your support!

Kind Regards,

joseph.mundy@avadirect.com

Edited by Jmundy - 29 Jun 2009 at 1:27pm]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:26:41 +0000 http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=954&PID=3372#3372 Custom Computer - NZXT Alpha / Intel Core i7 920 / 6GB DDR3 http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=954&PID=3370#3370 Author: mynzxtalpha
Subject: Custom Computer - NZXT Alpha / Intel Core i7 920 / 6GB DDR3
Posted: 28 Jun 2009 at 6:28am

This is my computer! It was shipped exactly 2 weeks after I placed my order. I've had the machine now for 1.5 weeks. Here are some thoughts:

+ The AVA team has taken great care in laying down the wires and keeping them out of the path of airflow. The wiring looks very neat and professional.

+ This case comes with a side window that has an embedded fan. The fan arrived unplugged, which was as expected. This allowed me to remove the side panel in order to extract all of the packing materials from inside the case. Thanks to Chris on tech support who very clearly talked me through installing the fan.

- After running the computer for a few hours, I noticed that the front fan (I had ordered an extra fan to be installed in the front of the case) was not spinning. After inspection, I realized that the fan was not plugged in. Unlike the side window fan, which was intentionally left unplugged, this fan seemed to have been overlooked. Not a big deal though. I plugged it into the motherboard without much trouble.

- I had paid extra to order a "silent" fan (versus a regular fan) for this front location. However, the fan is quite loud unless I slow it down to about 65% of its normal speed.

+ I had paid extra to use MX-2 thermal paste in the build. I thought AVA would just give me a few squirts from a big communal MX-2 tube, but instead they ordered a brand new tube for me and even sent me the leftover thermal paste! I don't know what I would do with the extra, but this gesture impressed me.

- I had read in various forums of others requesting photos of their computer as it was being built. I too requested these photos, but they were never sent. No biggie, but it would have been nice to see them. The photos in the post above are pretty neat though.

- I had asked about whether my graphics card would come with a DVI-to-VGA converter. I was told that AVA would know for sure once the video card arrived at their facility, but I was never notified of the answer.

-/+ The order was delayed a bit due to a scratch on the original NZXT case. Another case had to be ordered. The etiology of the scratch is unclear (whether it arrived scratched or was scratched during the build process). Although the delay was difficult to bear (I was anxious to receive the computer), I'm glad AVA took care to order a new case. The case that I received looks great.

+ The computer is running smoothly and is VERY FAST!! I'm dual-screening with two large monitors, and the graphics look awesome.

+ No company is perfect, and being a small company that custom-builds computers rather than mass produces them, it is expected that AVA will make some mistakes along the way. However, whenever I've contacted AVA, they have been responsive to my inquiries, and I trust that any problems that pop up will be responsibly resolved.

+ Overall, I am very happy with this computer and my experience with AVA. It is obvious that hard work was put into building this machine. I would recommend AVADirect to others and would consider buying from them again when I'm ready for a monster souped-up computer a few years from now. Thanks to the AVA team members for their effort in taking care of my order.]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2009 06:28:32 +0000 http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=954&PID=3370#3370