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    Paranoid newbie needs help

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by leo3an, Apr 16, 2009.

  1. leo3an

    leo3an Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello all,

    I recently purchased a Sager NP9262. And I am a bit paranoid that hardware might not be good. What is the best way for me to test out all hardware components to see if everything is perfectly fine as it should?

    If possible please provide me with links and some easy directions (since I am a noob) on how to check. The following is the list of my laptop components:

    It runs on Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit.

    SAGER NP9262 Ultimate Custom Laptop (Built on Clevo D900C / D901C)
    - Display: 17" WUXGA "Glare Type" Super Cl
    - Arctic Silver: Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound
    - Dead Pixel Policy: Standard Dead Pixel Policy
    - Processor: ~Intel Core 2 QUAD Q9650 3.0GHz
    - Video Card: nVidia GeForce 9800M GTX 1,024MB
    - External Monitor Video Adapter: None Standard
    - Ram: ~ 4,096MB DDR2 800 (2 SODIMMS) D
    - Exterior Finish: Standard Finish
    - Optical Drive: ~Combo 8x8x6x4x Dual Layer DVD +
    - Primary Hard Drive: ~ 250GB 7200RPM (Serial-ATA II 3
    - Secondary Hard Drive: None Standard -
    - Third Hard Drive: None Standard -
    - Raid: HDD Raid Settings - OFF
    - External Hard Drive (Back Up): None Standard
    - Floppy Drive: None Standard
    - Memory Card Reader: Internal 7-in-1 Card Reader (MS/
    - Bluetooth: Internal Bluetooth + EDR
    - Wireless Network: Built-in IntelĀ® PRO/Wireless 530
    - Wireless Network Accessories: None Standard
    - Camera: Built in 2.0 Megapixel Camera
    - TV Tuner: None Standard
    - Sound Card: Sound Blaster Compatible 3D Audi
    - Case: Basic Black Business Case - Incl
    - Battery: Smart Li-ion Battery (12 Cell)
    - Spare AC Adapter: None Standard
    - Port Replicator / Dock / Hub's: None Standard
    - Fingerprint Reader: None Standard
    - Mouse / Keyboard Accessories: None Standard
    - Notebook Cooler: None Standard
    - Operating System: ~Windows Vista Ultimate 64-Bit I
    - "Medialess" Microsoft Office Sof: None Standard
    - Software Bundle (Not Installed): None Standard
    - Warranty: 3 Year Labor* 1 Year Parts Warra
     
  2. madmook

    madmook Notebook Evangelist

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    Run any 3d games yet?
     
  3. stonebear

    stonebear Notebook Enthusiast

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    Maybe try SisSoft Sandra?