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    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by spaceace116, Feb 1, 2011.

  1. spaceace116

    spaceace116 Notebook Enthusiast

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    My options for the money I have, please help me choose!

    M11x


    C2D processor
    8GB DDR3
    640GB 7200rpm HD

    or

    i5 Processor
    4GB DDR3
    500GB 7200rpm HD

    or

    i7 Processor
    4GB DDR3
    320GB 7200rpm HD
     
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    timbo126 Notebook Guru

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    I7 for sure
    HDD is enought and an external can always be used
    4GB can easily be upgrade for just under $100 down the road
     
    timbo126, Feb 1, 2011
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    spaceace116 Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks for your advice, really! I'll get the i7, 4gb ram, 320gb hd. It sounds practical. I didnt know if it was possible to upgrade the ram later, but im assuming it is. hd can always be upgraded later too, right? plus im only "planning" to play a couple games + online poker + photoshop on this baby.

    so just to confirm, i can go out an buy the compatible ram and upgrade to 8gb?

    thanks bro
     
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    bavman Notebook Evangelist

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    Id personally go for the i5, as the only difference between the i5 and i7 is slightly less clock speed, but same cores/threads. It also depends what your gonna be doing. The su7300 is also a nice cpu for gaming with the 335m, and the r1 will last almost twice as long as the r2 on a single charge. Id save the money $175 from the i7 and get the i5 and invest that in an ssd.
     
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