New Computer?
 

I've been thinking about getting a new laptop for a while now. This one is going on 6 years old and still works quite well. I bought it in april of 2007 not long after vista came out but i have since upgraded to windows 7 ultimate. Attached is my dxdiag, what do you guys think? Should i get a new laptop or keep using this one for a while?

I stand corrected, the dxdiag is over the 19.5kb .txt limit (that needs changing imo) Bare with me then i'll copy and paste it into here:facepalm:

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System Information
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Time of this report: 7/5/2012, 22:14:27
Machine name: KEANE-LAPTOP
Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.120330-1504)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
System Model: HP Pavilion dv6700 Notebook PC
BIOS: Ver 1.00PARTTBL
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T9300 @ 2.50GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.5GHz
Memory: 3072MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 3070MB RAM
Page File: 2737MB used, 3401MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7601.17514 32bit Unicode
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DxDiag Notes
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Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 2: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (retail)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)
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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 8400M GS
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0427&SUBSYS_30CC103C&REV_A1
Display Memory: 1521 MB
Dedicated Memory: 241 MB
Shared Memory: 1279 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 800 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Model: unknown
Monitor Id: SEC4D45
Native Mode: 1280 x 800(p) (59.976Hz)
Output Type: Internal
Driver Name: nvd3dum.dll,nvwgf2um.dll,nvwgf2um.dll
Driver File Version: 8.16.0011.8766 (English)
Driver Version: 8.16.11.8766
DDI Version: 10
Driver Model: WDDM 1.1
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 10/3/2009 06:02:06, 7716456 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp:
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4767-11CF-B251-C7101EC2C535}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x0427
SubSys ID: 0x30CC103C
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Driver Strong Name: oem27.inf:NVIDIA_SetA_Devices.NTx86.6.1:Section004 :8.16.11.8766:pci\ven_10de&dev_0427&subsys_30cc103 c
Rank Of Driver: 00E60001
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_C ModeVC1_C ModeWMV9_C
D3D9 Overlay: Supported
DXVA-HD: Supported
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
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Sound Devices
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Description: Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0268&SUBSYS_103C30CC& REV_1000
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: RTKVHDA.sys
Driver Version: 6.00.0001.5869 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 6/9/2009 10:13:42, 2366752 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
HW Accel Level: Basic
Cap Flags: 0xF1F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 200000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 1, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Description: Realtek Digital Output (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0268&SUBSYS_103C30CC& REV_1000
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: RTKVHDA.sys
Driver Version: 6.00.0001.5869 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 6/9/2009 10:13:42, 2366752 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
HW Accel Level: Basic
Cap Flags: 0xF1F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 200000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 1, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
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Sound Capture Devices
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Description: Stereo Mix (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: RTKVHDA.sys
Driver Version: 6.00.0001.5869 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 6/9/2009 10:13:42, 2366752 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x1
Format Flags: 0xFFFFF
Description: Modem #0 Line Record
Default Sound Capture: No
Default Voice Capture: No
Driver Name:
Driver Version:
Driver Attributes:
Date and Size:
Cap Flags: 0x1
Format Flags: 0x0
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DirectInput Devices
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Device Name: Mouse
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a
Device Name: Keyboard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a
Device Name: HP Remote Control HID Device
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0xBEEF, 0xFEED
FF Driver: n/a
Device Name: HP Remote Control HID Device
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0xBEEF, 0xFEED
FF Driver: n/a
Device Name: USB Receiver
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x046D, 0xC52B
FF Driver: n/a
Device Name: USB Receiver
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x046D, 0xC52B
FF Driver: n/a
Device Name: USB Receiver
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x046D, 0xC52B
FF Driver: n/a
Device Name: USB Receiver
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x046D, 0xC52B
FF Driver: n/a
Device Name: USB Receiver
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x046D, 0xC52B
FF Driver: n/a
Device Name: USB Receiver
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x046D, 0xC52B
FF Driver: n/a
Poll w/ Interrupt: No
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USB Devices
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+ USB Root Hub
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x8086, 0x2834
| Matching Device ID: usb\root_hub
| Service: usbhub
| Driver: usbhub.sys, 3/24/2011 22:58:37, 258560 bytes
| Driver: usbd.sys, 3/24/2011 22:57:53, 5888 bytes
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Gameport Devices
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PS/2 Devices
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+ Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard with HP QLB
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0303
| Upper Filters: HpqKbFiltr
| Service: i8042prt
| Driver: HpqKbFiltr.sys, 6/18/2007 20:12:04, 16768 bytes
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 7/13/2009 19:11:24, 80896 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 7/13/2009 21:20:36, 42576 bytes
| Driver: wdfcoinstaller01005.dll, 11/2/2006 10:09:50, 1419232 bytes
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+ HID Keyboard Device
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_keyboard
| Service: kbdhid
| Driver: kbdhid.sys, 11/20/2010 17:29:03, 28160 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 7/13/2009 21:20:36, 42576 bytes
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+ HID Keyboard Device
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x046D, 0xC52B
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_keyboard
| Service: kbdhid
| Driver: kbdhid.sys, 11/20/2010 17:29:03, 28160 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 7/13/2009 21:20:36, 42576 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Keyboard Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_kbd
| Upper Filters: kbdclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 7/13/2009 19:11:24, 80896 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 7/13/2009 21:20:36, 42576 bytes
|
+ Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad
| Matching Device ID: *syn0138
| Upper Filters: SynTP
| Service: i8042prt
|
+ HID-compliant mouse
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x046D, 0xC52B
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_mouse
| Service: mouhid
| Driver: mouhid.sys, 7/13/2009 19:45:08, 26112 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 7/13/2009 21:20:44, 41552 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Mouse Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_mou
| Upper Filters: mouclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 11/20/2010 17:29:03, 53120 bytes
| Driver: sermouse.sys, 7/13/2009 19:45:08, 19968 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 7/13/2009 21:20:44, 41552 bytes
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Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
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Drive: C:
Free Space: 140.7 GB
Total Space: 226.4 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: WDC WD2500BEVS-60UST0
Drive: D:
Free Space: 2.1 GB
Total Space: 12.0 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: WDC WD2500BEVS-60UST0
Drive: E:
Model: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-T20N ATA Device
Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 6.01.7601.17514 (English), 11/20/2010 17:29:03, 108544 bytes
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System Devices
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Name: Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_4229&SUBSYS_11008086&REV_61\4&20B 8425E&0&00E0
Driver: n/a
Name: Intel(R) ICH8 Family SMBus Controller - 283E
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_283E&SUBSYS_30CC103C&REV_03\3&214 36425&0&FB
Driver: n/a
Name: Intel(R) ICH8M-E/M SATA AHCI Controller

Id upgrade to a newer one if it was me, man i really need a laptop lol

IMO opinion, depends what you do with the laptop....
- Are you wanting to play newer games that this laptop barely supports?
- Are the current apps you want to run more demanding on CPU/Memory/BUS speeds?
- Or do you just have the "I want a new laptop itch but everything is fine"?

Once you identify WHY you want/need a new laptop, that will help best make up your mind. Admittedly, a 6 year old laptop I think has served a good lifespan, if you have the money and it's no longer performing as well with today's applications, then there is NO shame in retiring a 6 year old laptop you have been happy with.

Mine is about that old and I just bought it used last year. It works fine for what I need tho. Keep in mind you may be able to sell you old laptop for 150 to 250 depending on the condition. Mine is a dv6000 series too and i picked it up for 200 with 2 gig of ram 100 gig hd i think. I do need a new battery tho.

Hi `Keane,
With your computer knowledge, can't you built one the way that you want it ?

Your thread is like a foreign language to me, but I should learn more about the internals of computers & what they do ?

Maniac `Jason posted some sound advice for deciding..
I just suggest that you should get what your can afford $ ?
Let us know...
p.s.
Free Space: 140.7 GB
Total Space: 226.4 GB
^ I did notice that you have Free `Space :rotfl:

lol space:rolleyes:

Right now my main use is web browsing, music etc. But i do play games ocasionally and they perform accectably. My main thought is just that this one is getting old and before problems start occuring maybe i should replace it. I can justify replacing it and at the same time i dont see the need:rolleyes:

my god i hope more than a few of you have gone MAC...its the ultimate machine

Mac? Is that like asking us if we go to Mcdonalds? is that a slang for Mcdonalds?


I bought a new ASUS in 2010 and this year we bought the mrs a new ACER....

Both are great machines!

I have to admit, I know someone who has his own comp business.
So we ended up buying them whole sale..

However, These machines Retail for right around $350 to $425 a peice....

They have all the bells and whistles. includeing 145Gb hard drives...
(Which is more than big enough for what we use them for)
Picture,movies, Music etc....

I will admit...
I had a HP desktop that I used for 12 yrs til the power supply finally took a dump and was a lot cheaper to have a new one built vs replaceing the power supply....lol

So i guess it all boils down to what you want out of it...
The general rule of thumb is:
Once you buy the top notch comp of the day...
6 months later its old hat...
So My recommendation to you is....

As long as it does what you need it to do: Why replace it..??

You know the ole saying:
If it aint broke.....Dont fix it!

If your computer is running good for you, keep it. But beware - those DV6000s were notorious for having motherboard failures.

And Mac is overpriced junk.

Mac i will never BUY i'll take one free:rotfl: but otherwise no. I'll probably hold off for a little while. John any preventative maintenance to protect the motherboard or they just decide to go?