I've already done that. The cores go up to 84 degrees max when running Halflife 2 on GPU recommended setting.

That was because I was running on 2x AA and almost max setting.

I am trying Bioshock now (Yay for cheap steam sale!). Will tell results later.

Is it me or does Bioshock takes FOREVER to load :/ And there's no loading bar. GAAAAAHHHH!!!!!

It's stuck at the bloody first load screen :/

How do I do that?

Bioshock 1. Running off steam. Already set to Vista Compatibility, and NVIDIA GPU setting. But not sure if running on GT540M or not.

Help?

HW monitor doesn't capture it. :/

But NVDIA software shows that the GPU is running. Just no temp...

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Added on April 15, 2011, 12:42 pmOh nevermind. Saw it. max at 50 degres. But the core temps went up to 64.

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Added on April 15, 2011, 12:53 pmHowever, the bioshock hasn't rendered anything yet. It's still in the loading screen.

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Added on April 15, 2011, 1:56 pmGot it running. Will post results after 30 minutes of play

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Added on April 15, 2011, 2:16 pmBioshock: GPU runs at 69 degrees max running widescreen with high setting. Nice Cores went up to 82 degrees tho.

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Added on April 15, 2011, 2:19 pmBioshock didn't start because there's a second patch :/ Gah. Stupid stupid stupid steam.

This post has been edited by mudster: Apr 15 2011, 02:19 PM

Welcome to the club!

I got mine at 2499

Better check if the 3 booths have 4830TG first before you trade it in. Also make sure all sensitive info on your old laptop is removed. Don't want anybody to know that you have that 300GB of porn. Hahaha

I'm running it to play Bioshock on high setting. After 30 minutes:
GPU: 62°C
Core1: 81°C
Core2: 82°C

They still had one demo unit in sunway IT area. Not sure if for sale tho. Can look look see see touch touch

I think if you're just using it for non gpu intensive applications, it should be ok.

On the other hand, my previous asus laptop's charger died before my battery died about a year later.

I made a mini video review - bootup time, core temp and general stuff. haven't touch on the quality of the laptop itself, but will probably add that on the second video. Uploading it now as I write this post.

Neles: Better check. Because if you see my video, everything is nice and smooth...

The keyboard side doesn't heat up. The bottom does, but still manageable levels.

Maxreno: Actually that's what they would recommend. When the battery is full, the AC charger will go directly to power the laptop and bypass the battery.

Video review part 1 of 2! Finally uploaded.

Please wait while it processes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfSEohnzilg

Hahaha. I'm using an iPod nano T_T Sorry for the vertigo effect.

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Added on April 18, 2011, 11:35 pmFirst time doing a review on a laptop.

This post has been edited by mudster: Apr 18 2011, 11:35 PM

2nd video covers the keyboard, touchpad, weight, power brick & bag

My office gave me a T410 to use for official stuff. I love the matte screen. And the screen resolution is 16:10, and not 16:9. I think only Business level laptops (lenovo thinkpads, dell latitude) have matte screen option.

I wish laptops manufacturers give the option for non-glossy screens.

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Added on April 19, 2011, 12:25 amI think that's Lenovo. IBM sold their consumer computer line quite a while back

This post has been edited by mudster: Apr 19 2011, 12:25 AM