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post Sep 9 2008, 01:24 AM, updated 17y ago

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post Sep 9 2008, 12:33 PM

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QUOTE(iRonTech @ Sep 9 2008, 12:27 PM)
now...the question is how much the performance different with vs without dedicated graphic memory laugh.gif
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Your are correct. Since HD3200 and 3450 is basically the same GPU(40 SPs). Only 100mhz difference in core clock speed. I dont think there will be much difference in GPU performance. The only thing I missed is bluetooth and 125AX has it.
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post Sep 9 2008, 05:58 PM

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QUOTE(LeVis_Jeans @ Sep 9 2008, 05:27 PM)
TS, you look for that AMD Proc model.
I look for this INTEL Model.  thumbup.gif

Compaq Presario CQ45-127TX Notebook PC
FreeDOS; Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor P8400 (2.26 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB, 3 MB L2 Cache)

1024MB 800MHz / max to 4GB* DDR2 Memory (1024 x 1 pcs)

14.1" TFT WXGA high definition widescreen LCD panel with brightview technology

160GB; DVD +/- RW Double Layer Drive with LightScribe

Bluetooth; 802.11a/g/n; Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet

ports include 3 USB 2.0, HDMI, eSATA Combo, VGA, RJ-11, RJ-45, Expansion Port 3, 1 Headphone, 1 Microphone
Consumer IR, Integrated FIngerprint reader, Compaq Webcam with Integrated Digital Microhphones (VGA low-light)

5-in-1 intergrated digital media reader slot; Nvidia GEForce 9200M GS with 256MB dedicated video memory

Free Nylon Carrying Case; One year International Limited Warranty (parts/labor/carry-in)
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nice specs thumbup.gif
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post Sep 10 2008, 02:41 PM

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QUOTE(LeVis_Jeans @ Sep 10 2008, 02:38 PM)
HP Compaq CQ45-127TX or CQ40-125AX already got in market ?
Wish to get 1 but dunno how much the price..  blush.gif
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U can check HP Online Store for the price.
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post Sep 11 2008, 09:29 PM

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Just got my CQ40-125AX. Installing OS now. Will give my impressions later.
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post Sep 11 2008, 10:37 PM

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QUOTE(schiZ0prEni @ Sep 11 2008, 09:33 PM)
how much u paid shady?i'm looking to have one of this model..
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i paid 2099 for it without any free gifts. in a hurry so have to ask shop in ipoh to order from kl. in kl maybe cheaper or with free gifts.


QUOTE(iRonTech @ Sep 11 2008, 09:49 PM)
wow!! installing XP? Vista? ram size?? so excited to see your GPU performance review  rclxms.gif
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installing vista x86. it comes with 1gb and i added another 1GB to enable dual channel. downloading ATI driver from hp site now. driver from ATI cant be used. I have troubles finding drivers now.


QUOTE(roti-terbakar @ Sep 11 2008, 09:54 PM)
u get how much the price? 2099 ka?
or less? shud be less one right? XD
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2099. should be cheaper in kl or with free gifts.
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post Sep 11 2008, 10:42 PM

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QUOTE(roti-terbakar @ Sep 11 2008, 10:40 PM)
no kawtim meh? D:
hope in lyp can find pepol who have all the driver de
want to buy this lappie!
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maybe u should wait for my review first. my first impression is, this lappy is hot. checked with everest. cpu idling at 60 gpu at 70. didnt install drivers yet and no notebook cooler(i dun like it)
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post Sep 13 2008, 12:44 AM

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QUOTE(pikacu @ Sep 13 2008, 12:20 AM)
If im not mistaken, iHD3200 can be crossfire with HD3450....well that is desktop case,  not sure about this model
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You are correct but too bad I dont think this model comes with onboard HD 3200. Only discrete HD 3450. I hoped that it comes with onboard HD 3200 so I can Xfire but too bad I'm wrong. drool.gif
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post Sep 13 2008, 09:52 AM

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QUOTE(schiZ0prEni @ Sep 13 2008, 07:56 AM)
so shady how's your laptop?give me some review maaa..some supplier here at LYN offer me rm2030..huhu
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Still testing lar.. so far ok lar.. Nice screen, got BT and WIFI. A bit hot during gaming thanks to Turion and HD 3450. Battery life also doesnt seem like good.


QUOTE(iRonTech @ Sep 13 2008, 08:31 AM)
Shady, XP success? or back to vista?? laugh.gif
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Didnt try XP cos HD 3450 got DX10. I dun think can run XP cos I dun have drivers. Even drivers for Vista is hard to find. I have to chat with HP online technician to get drivers.
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post Sep 13 2008, 09:39 PM

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QUOTE(iRonTech @ Sep 13 2008, 11:24 AM)
oh ya Vista's DX10 will produce much better image quality biggrin.gif

CQ40 dint' come with any driver DVD?
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Nope, cos mine is Free DOS version. Btw, I'm thinking of changing this thread to CQ40 discussion thread. What do you guys think?



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post Sep 13 2008, 10:37 PM

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QUOTE(phelix @ Sep 13 2008, 10:26 PM)
sounds great... i think u can put it to CQ families!
because there's CQ40.. 45.. 50.. and so on..
or maybe specific to CQ AMD families..
u know la.. AMD fans and Intel fans group not so good la..
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Yeah got so many CQs. AMD and Intel also. Dont wana create a war here but wana create a place for discussion.

CQ45 is higher spec than CQ40, got finger print, expansion slot and esata. Ppl with low budget like me will go for CQ40 and AMD. tongue.gif
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post Sep 14 2008, 01:34 PM

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QUOTE(phelix @ Sep 14 2008, 01:29 PM)
yeah~ i plan to get CQ45.. they are giving consumer IR.. is a remote control right?
if yes than will be good for me to do presentation...  icon_idea.gif
and while at home can connect to my LCD TV to play games and watch moving.. and also using the remote to control..
wah.. idea notebook for me.. ;D
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That is consumer infrared. I dont think CQ45 comes with remote. The CQ4,5 series come with HDMI. Those with ATI chipset can output both video and audio thru HDMI cable. Damn cunn. I connected my lappy to LCD and watch HD movies. Video and sound with one cable.

For games, I think you need a notebook at least with GF 8600/9500 or HD 36xx series.
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post Sep 15 2008, 06:24 PM

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QUOTE(schiZ0prEni @ Sep 15 2008, 04:58 PM)
shady,any problem with ur 125AX?how's the graphic card performance?

Added on September 15, 2008, 5:04 pmanyway,i just bought this cq40-125AX from 'name' for about rm2030+rm20(shipping cost)+rm50(add 1Gb)=rm2100...
so,if any1 interested in buying this lappy i strongly recommend u to buy from him...http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=585745&hl=CQ40
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wow. nice price u got there tongue.gif Graphics performance no much comments lar maybe little faster than HD 3200 because of dedicated VRAM. What do u think of the heat and battery life?
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post Sep 15 2008, 07:19 PM

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QUOTE(vincentyiam @ Sep 15 2008, 07:09 PM)
I just like to know can CQ40-125AX support DDR2 800mhz 4gb (2x 2gb)?
Cause just now I went to a dealer and tested with DDR2 667mhz 4gb (2x 2gb),
can be detect by the bios.

Not sure it can be use on actual vista.
I am very interested to get 1 but worry that can't support 4gb ram (DDR2 800mhz).

This morning, I tried calling the customer service, (sounds like mat salleh)
he claim CQ40-125AX can support 4gb.

But, later I wanted to buy online.
I check with the sales rep from HP.
She said cannot......... cry.gif  cry.gif  cry.gif

Now, i really confused................ vmad.gif  vmad.gif  vmad.gif  vmad.gif
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Anyone, please help to clarify this matter.
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Yes, it can support 2GB modules and speed up to 800mhz. In fact the AMD 780G chipset runs best with 800mhz. So you can use 4GB DDR2 800 without any problems. CQ40's service manual confirms this. Furthermore, Vista x64 drivers are available so you can utilize the 4gb RAM.
dont trust the sales rep. u can get the service manual from this models support page from the first post.
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post Sep 15 2008, 10:21 PM

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QUOTE(vincentyiam @ Sep 15 2008, 07:37 PM)
Thank you for your prompt reply.

Do you meant that I must install Vista 64bit than only can use the 4gb DDR800 to the fullest potential?

What happen if I use 32bit Vista? or XP?
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Yup, to fully utilize 4GB u must use 64bit OS. if u use 32 bit. U might see 3.5 or 3.25GB or even less.


QUOTE(phase06 @ Sep 15 2008, 09:44 PM)
shady, mind to share how was the performance under vista??
1GBx2 is 667mhz?

Thank you
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I havent install much software but so far its snappy. dont think can handle latest games but older games should run fine. im running at 1GBx2 667mhz.

QUOTE(e30 @ Sep 15 2008, 10:11 PM)
hey to the owners, whats your opinion on the heat of this laptop? is it very hot?
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CPU and GPU idling at 45-55C. Under load can reach 70C. First time using lappy so dunno this consider hot or not. No aircond room.. Ambient temp around 28-32C
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QUOTE(tenchi0205 @ Sep 17 2008, 08:18 AM)
HP Compaq CQ40 series only can max 2GB ram? Cant upgrade to 3GB ram?

Max 4GB. If use 3GB, the mobo wont run at dual channel.

Malaysia version CQ45 come with remote control? TV tuner?
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Not sure but I dont think it have. only pavillion series have it. CQ45 is a higher spec version than CQ40
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QUOTE(shadowglow @ Sep 17 2008, 09:19 PM)
hmm the 3200 is 32 bit?
i surf around at notebookcheck..shows 32 bit
whereas 3450 is 64 bit..maybe tehre is a little gap in the performance
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i dun think 3200 is 32bit.. will be too slow for data transfer. either 64 or 128 bit. if the 780G chipset runs on 128bit, then should be 128bit but using shared memory instead of dedicated. 3450 runs on 64bit but dedicated 256MB video RAM.

QUOTE(nakata101 @ Sep 17 2008, 09:56 PM)
Why the official website only give 3200 driver but not 3450???

Added on September 17, 2008, 9:59 pm
Bro, ur display info is showing HD3200 or HD3450 in ur Vista???
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yeah. i installed 3200 driver but vista and everest shows HD 3450. thumbup.gif
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post Sep 18 2008, 12:12 AM

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QUOTE(tenchi0205 @ Sep 18 2008, 12:04 AM)
HD 3450 installed 3200 driver, then the direct X 10 or 10.1?
HD 3450 suppose is direct X 10.1...whereas HD 3200 is direct X 10 only.
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I think all HD3xxx series are DX10.1.

Btw mine is 10.1(confirmed in Everest)
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post Sep 19 2008, 10:46 AM

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QUOTE(vincentyiam @ Sep 19 2008, 09:27 AM)
Yeah....I really like to know too......

Cause, I'm planning to get 1 by tomorrow......or maybe go for CQ20 (intel) instead...if heat is a problem for AMD
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CQ20's 45nm CPU should be much cooler than AMD. Btw, mine idling at 50-60C. On load it gets up to 70C

QUOTE(tenchi0205 @ Sep 19 2008, 10:08 AM)
this model sungai petani where can get? and how much?
upgrade to 4GB 800Hz RAM need to add how much?
is it advisable to upgrade to 3 years warranty?
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it comes with one 1GB 667mhz RAM. If u wana get 4GB, u need to get two 2GB sticks which will cost u RM2xx. If u plan to use your laptop for more than a year, better upgrade.
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QUOTE(ah_fei78 @ Sep 19 2008, 11:58 AM)
hi, do u use cooler? if use cooler, will it be better?
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Ive tried using a cheap RM10 notebook cooler. Not much difference in temp but a bit cooler. The best cooling is air cond room. Suck in cool air and blow out hot air


QUOTE(tenchi0205 @ Sep 19 2008, 02:02 PM)
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vista 32bit can detect 4GB but cant utilize all. maybe around 3GB.

QUOTE(cruel_boy @ Sep 19 2008, 11:02 PM)
i also wondering, is this Puma? even though its RM, but its not TURION64 X2 ULTRA

anyway, the back panel is very similar to v3000 series. exact HDD, RAM, proc,  wifi card position.... i wonder did they ever took into account the heating problems v300 amd users faced b4 rolling out this model...
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Maybe a part of PUMA. PUMA platform requires an AMD CPU, 780 series chipset and any ATI graphics adapter. Its flexible. I have to admit this laptop is kinda hot Keep blowing out hot air.
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