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    Asus M50VM Montevina, NV 9600M GS Review

    Discussion in 'ASUS Reviews and Owners' Lounges' started by GenTechPC, Jul 16, 2008.

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    this notebook is going to be awsome picking mine up tomorrow :)
     
    God OF Death, Jul 17, 2008
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  2. GenTechPC

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    M50VM-A1 P8400 battery life:

    6 Cell: 2 Hrs 50 minutes:

    [​IMG]
     
    GenTechPC, Jul 17, 2008
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    how does this handle world in conflict and how will it handle rts in the future.
     
    CrispyMango, Jul 17, 2008
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    Does this model have international warranty? will it be valid in European countries, like Hungary or Romania?
     
    the_1, Jul 17, 2008
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  5. GenTechPC

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    I haven't try that game yet, I'll see if I can download the demo version.



    Yes it has 2 year global warranty.
     
    GenTechPC, Jul 17, 2008
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  6. CrispyMango

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    with the new cpu was is the actual performance speed like what is it rated at? how many ghz?
     
    CrispyMango, Jul 17, 2008
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    I've been monitoring different laptops for a few months for college with this one in my top 3. My biggest concern had been battery life. Another review of this model with the new montevina chip rates the 9 cell at only like 3 hrs. Were you really able to squeeze out 4(that'd be awesome) from the B1 and can you put up a pic of it with the 9 cell on. Thanks a lot for doing the review though, i'll most likely be buying one of these. Now im deciding between this, t500 thinkpad, and waiting to see what graphics card is in the new macbook pro.
     
    singapore, Jul 17, 2008
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  8. GenTechPC

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    [​IMG]



    This is how it looks with 9 cell battery:

    http://www.gentechpc.com/Asus/M50SV/M50-9-cell-2.jpg

    If it's fully charged and just doing web browsing yes I did get 4 hours with 9 cell.
     
    GenTechPC, Jul 17, 2008
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  9. sansque

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    Only a 12 minute difference between the 6 cells isn't very impressive. I guess the B1 is the laptop to get.
     
    sansque, Jul 17, 2008
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  10. Cheeseman

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    The Geforce 9600M GS looks to be around the same in performance to a Geforce 8600M GT DDR3. From what you've shown (in another fabulous review) the 9600M GS pulls 4408 in 3dmark06 at 1280x720 while my 9500M GS pulls 4014 with 177.39 driver at 1280x800. The 9600 series look promising to me.
     
    Cheeseman, Jul 17, 2008
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  11. Urbanos

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    Mr. Gentechpc,
    could you please clarify which model you were using in those scores and the ones listed in the review?

    was it the P8400 cpu, or the T9400 cpu?

    IF its e p8400 i'll be doubly cheesed
    i didn't expect to see an extra 700+ 3dm06 scores, AND an extra 50mins battery life. as well as the faster and more ram, and bigger hdd.

    grrr, a difference of 3 weeks it make for me it think. i should have waited. eff sharp
     
    Urbanos, Jul 17, 2008
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  12. Urbanos

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    any chance someone can post temps? idle and load for cpu and video card?
    i'm interested to see how hot that 65nm 9600 gs gets compared to the m50sv-a1

    using HWmonitor or GPU-Z please

    www.cpuid.com
     
    Urbanos, Jul 17, 2008
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  13. Vladk1000

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    Look at the screenshots under the 3DMark06 scores.

    It's the T9400 BTW if you're too lazy. :p
     
    Vladk1000, Jul 17, 2008
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    The processor shouldn't make too much of a difference.
     
    TerrorByte, Jul 17, 2008
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  15. CrispyMango

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    hmm which model should i get. i do paint but as a amateur and not much and not intense so that doesnt really matter but mostly the usual with gaming proably fps most of the time and basically every other category. will the different models produce noticeably different results?

    ps: sometimes i have to convert movies for my ipod will that become faster with the b1?
     
    CrispyMango, Jul 18, 2008
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  16. David

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    There won't be much of a difference in gaming between the A1 and B1 for most games. However, converting movies will require quite a bit of CPU power, so it would be slightly faster with the B1 model. I think either one would be fine for you and are fully capable of performing the tasks you mentioned. You should base your decision on your budget and whether you want to have a more future-proof notebook or not.
     
    David, Jul 18, 2008
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  17. ViciousXUSMC

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    Great review Ken! I love how you put so much time and effort into the main new releases. If the C90P falls thru, this is a laptop I would get to replace my C90S.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Jul 18, 2008
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  18. CrispyMango

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    hm more future proof? how do you mean will the b1 last that much longer that it justifies the 150 dollar increase?
     
    CrispyMango, Jul 18, 2008
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  19. David

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    Hey Vicious, long time no see! Nice to see ya here! :D

    Future proof as in it can run more CPU intensive programs that are coming out in the future, better.
     
    David, Jul 18, 2008
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  20. CrispyMango

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    hmm i heard about quad cores in mobiles? is this true? will it truley outperform this laptop? will there be a huge price difference?
     
    CrispyMango, Jul 18, 2008
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  21. mumar_kalabaw

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    I guess the prices would be off the charts. but i don't think we (especially the software companies) are ready yet. From what i read, even if you have a quad core pc if the software is not prepped for multi-threading then it would have no sense. Especially in gaming. Although there is another technology that toshiba is presenting through their Qosmio G50 . It's similar to the processor that the PS3 is using
     
    mumar_kalabaw, Jul 18, 2008
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  22. mumar_kalabaw

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    the link is broken. you forgot to include the parentheses at the end =)
     
    mumar_kalabaw, Jul 18, 2008
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  23. GenTechPC

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    Like Vladk1000 said, it's the B1. :)
    CPU shouldn't make much different in gaming, it's more depend on GPU.




    Long time no see Vicious, nice new avatar. :D
    Asus said C90P should be release on July but still nothing yet, don't believe their ETA anymore.
     
    GenTechPC, Jul 18, 2008
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  24. CrispyMango

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    well i guess quads wont be all that mainstream until a while away and that wont be until its time to get a new laptop if i get the m50 right now?
     
    CrispyMango, Jul 18, 2008
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  25. Sabu113

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    Thank You so much. Not doing any programming so gah this is a tempting book.
     
    Sabu113, Jul 18, 2008
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  26. mumar_kalabaw

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    Crispymango could you please repeat your question i kinda got lost there =)

    I took a look at the specs of the pc that you were talking about and man... i think it's like a mobile server. like it would be good for those CIA agents that are are tracking a guy from their van connecting to satellite imaging servers and such ahehe
     
    mumar_kalabaw, Jul 18, 2008
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  27. Sabu113

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    I don't see it on your site or with any other omdels being sold... or I'm confused what ssd is.
     
    Sabu113, Jul 18, 2008
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  28. CrispyMango

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    i was wondering when quad cores in laptops would go mainstream. edit: HOLY SHIZZLE STICKS BATMAN. i just read about the mac pro desktops with 8 cores at 3 ghz each. wats the point of that? i just read most software wont even be able to utilize 4 cores...
     
    CrispyMango, Jul 18, 2008
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  29. GenTechPC

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    GPU load:
    [​IMG]



    GPU idle:
    [​IMG]
     
    GenTechPC, Jul 18, 2008
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  30. mumar_kalabaw

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    more cores = more "online" chicks =p
     
    mumar_kalabaw, Jul 18, 2008
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  31. ViciousXUSMC

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    Im always here :p just taking a break from the Asus forum sub section and been focusing on the desktop sub section and helping to bring desktopreview.com up from the ground by being one of the more active members on the new site. I just built a new PC so been really happy with it and running it thru the paces.

    My C90S was faster than my old desktop, but the new one... o_O hows 19,400 3dmark06 sound :p or triple digit FPS in any game I toss at it with max settings in 1920x1080 resolution.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Jul 18, 2008
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  32. David

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    :eek2: that's pretty darn impressive!! If only I had the time and money to invest in a desktop, I would love to build a super gaming machines too :D
     
    David, Jul 18, 2008
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  33. mumar_kalabaw

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    You really are VICIOUS =p
     
    mumar_kalabaw, Jul 18, 2008
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  34. mumar_kalabaw

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    I checked vicious' rig and what the heck!! how did you get that score??? it's like your 4850 eats the gtx 280 for breakfast luch dinner and midnight snacks ahaha =p 671 fps max on fear what??? i think it's like a blur hahaha =p glad to have you here again . it seems that you are also active on the Asus forums =)
     
    mumar_kalabaw, Jul 18, 2008
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  35. sansque

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    So, is the 8gb express card thing a standard pack in from asus or it something you guys add on your own? Should it be available if I buy it from another vender? I was probably going to buy from you guys but it seems you are sold out now. :(
     
    sansque, Jul 18, 2008
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  36. CrispyMango

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    heck even though i heard some stuff about quad cores im going to continue on buying this puppy
     
    CrispyMango, Jul 18, 2008
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  37. DXtremz

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    The 8GB card is an Asus/Gentech offer. Sometimes Asus does special deals with their vendors. For instance I think it was Xotic that was offering a 160GB External hard drive, and some other reseller was offering a 4GB USB flash drive. That specific deal was only through the 15th of June and is over now (According to the Asus website).
     
    DXtremz, Jul 18, 2008
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  38. rmcarner

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    Ken wrote... Like Vladk1000 said, it's the B1.
    CPU shouldn't make much different in gaming, it's more depend on GPU.

    I know you probably got your hands full, but when you get a chance, would you please post some CPU benchmarks? wPrime would be helpful..

    Thanks,

    Dick
     
    rmcarner, Jul 18, 2008
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  39. GenTechPC

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    Already tried v155 and v163 and got same error, need to wait for the new version:

    [​IMG]
     
    GenTechPC, Jul 18, 2008
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  40. CrispyMango

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    do you think this laptop will be able to play a just released game 2 years in the future? (just released as in a game coming out in 2 years)
     
    CrispyMango, Jul 18, 2008
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  41. ViciousXUSMC

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    Hmm I dunno whats up with your wprime error Ken.

    You ran it as administrator? Thats the first thing I always try if something wont work right in Vista. That or on my most recent Vista install I actually turned UAC off completely.

    Other than that, if you cant get it working. I suggest you try superpi for now, its still a well known cpu benchmark and can show some relative numbers in the difference of the cpu speeds.

    (P.S. 11.217seconds is the wprime for the new desktop :p)
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Jul 18, 2008
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  42. GenTechPC

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    I guess so if the game uses the current game engine.
     
    GenTechPC, Jul 18, 2008
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  43. GenTechPC

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    You right Vicious, forget about that run as administrator thing :p , doing the test now, thanks. :)
     
    GenTechPC, Jul 18, 2008
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  44. ViciousXUSMC

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  45. daaudio

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    Hi KEN it's daaudio!! remember me ;) Sup guys so is there so much difference inbetween the B1 model with 6mb cache and 2.5ghz to the A1? is it really worth the price difference.. 3mb cache vs 6mbcache?
     
    daaudio, Jul 18, 2008
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    Dear Crispy,

    Mix yourself a drink and relax. These guys are do not have a crystal ball and thus are not equipped to predict the direction of the ever changing technology in this arena.

    Word of advice. Start a garden. Vegetable or flower will suffice. It helped me. Things have slowed down considerably. I am no longer quite as obsessed with acquiring the latest and greatest.

    Although, I will admit some vague relief at not springing for the M50SV now that the latest and greatest - the M50VM has made it appearance. On the other hand, I will *pay* too. The day it is delivered, the M50Q4 (quad 4) with a 500GB HD partitioned with XP Pro and Vista 64 bit Ultimate - on special for $1099 will be announced. :D :rolleyes: :D :rolleyes: :D :rolleyes:

    Dick:
     
    rmcarner, Jul 18, 2008
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    yea i was just learning about this stuff so i got a little excited. and lol i wish that other set up was true lol for 1099
     
    CrispyMango, Jul 18, 2008
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    Just wondering if anyone is experiencing vibration issues from the built in sub-woofer...i.e. could the vibration affect a dvd playing?
     
    Kel108, Jul 18, 2008
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    wPrime:
    T9400: 30.311

    P8400: 33.571

    [​IMG]
     
    Last edited by a moderator: May 8, 2015
    GenTechPC, Jul 18, 2008
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  50. JCMS

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    So my E4500 is as good as them =). At least in Wprime, not in 3dmark
     
    JCMS, Jul 18, 2008
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