Comments for: HP gaming PC mixes mobile, desktop parts

#25. Posted at 04:24 PM on Jan 8th 2009

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Rakhmaninov3

Form factor's nice, but as a DIY-er, I'd never buy a big-brand gaming system.

#17. Posted at 02:28 PM on Jan 6th 2009

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slaimus

Is this another case of crazy nvidia renaming? The specifications of the 9800S looks like that of a 9600GT.

#17, Not so much crazy naming as just too damn many mobile variat... : OneArmedScissor (#20) «

#20, I agree. I got a new video card a couple months ago and s... : Rakhmaninov3 (#24) «

#23. Posted at 07:24 PM on Jan 7th 2009

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TheBob!

I am not as excited about this PC, as the fact that that they are using MXM graphics card. If the standard finally starts getting used it means more upgradeable laptops and small form factor PC.

#1. Posted at 12:06 PM on Jan 6th 2009

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moriz

a mini blackbird, nice.

#1, there is nothing even remotely reasonable about paying $1800... : Fragnificent (#2) «

#2, it's a small formfactor pc with fairly decent performance... : moriz (#4) «

#4, Hi, Shuttle? HP thinks it can do SFF better than you. Y... : eitje (#8) «

#2, Yeah but there are few DIY PC users and a crap load of PC... : Philldoe (#5) «

#5, True. Hmmm, maybe I should just build these things and... : Fragnificent (#6) «

#6, No you can't. That's what Voodoo tried and ended up ... : Klopsik206 (#7) «

#7, Funny enough, that's the dream of a lot of SMBs : khands (#9) «

#7, what's wrong with that? they're all making more ... : grantmeaname (#16) «

#7, And by "taken over" I believe we mean "Slobberin... : ludi (#22) «

#6, Good luck with that. I'd imagine a good deal of R&D... : flip-mode (#10) «

#10, It's easy enough if you've got friends/family wi... : khands (#14) «

#21. Posted at 07:33 AM on Jan 7th 2009

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Vandyl

Garbage. Pure garbage.

#15. Posted at 02:15 PM on Jan 6th 2009

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puppetworx

I would buy this for the following reasons - it looks sexy, nice power for it's form factor.

I wouln't buy this for the following reasons - low upgradeability, expensive cost of replacement parts.

The big manafactureres like HP only ever aim for the entry gaming market. Experienced gamers know that in 12 months time those dual 9800Ss will be holding you back your warranty will be gone and replacement parts are gonna cost you big. Overall I like the PC, I'd recommend to the rich non-gamer though.

#15, Read the dimensions again. The form factor in terms of size ... : MadManOriginal (#18) «

#18, Good catch. A visual clue is the size of the port array i... : ludi (#19) «

#13. Posted at 01:20 PM on Jan 6th 2009

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Shinare

I'd buy it if I were rich. Looks very sexy.

#12. Posted at 01:10 PM on Jan 6th 2009

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derFunkenstein

If most pre-built gaming PCs are little more than collections of off-the-shelf desktop parts

Fixed that for you.

#11. Posted at 01:09 PM on Jan 6th 2009, Edited at 01:11 PM on Jan 6th 2009

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MadManOriginal

Good to see HP making something out of the Voodoo purchase even if it's just a marketing brand. The design is pretty cool although I'm not a fan of case windows, at least it shows some PC makers can create decent industrial designs and not just Apple.

Rereading the dimensions I realize it's actually not much of a 'small' form factor :/ It's basically mid-tower sized, not nearly as cool as I first thought. The mobile parts seem like a waste given the actual size...the only reason for them is cooler running and lower power draw.

#3. Posted at 12:19 PM on Jan 6th 2009, Edited at 12:20 PM on Jan 6th 2009

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Fragnificent

whoops double post