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    Asus z17v...almost there!!

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by matWaddy, Apr 21, 2005.

  1. matWaddy

    matWaddy Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm ordering my z71v tonight, but I've got a few (maybe slightly picky [ :)]) issues...

    1GB DDR2 - 1 stick or 2x512? I've heard that 1 stick will generate more heat. Much more? Is the upgrade flexibility worth it?
    5400rpm or 7200rpm - Again, heat. I know it'll run hotter, but how much?

    I'm a laptop noob (if you hadn't guessed) and this'll be a LAPtop, I don't want to burn my kneecaps off after a few hours use...

    Thanks guys.
     
    matWaddy, Apr 21, 2005
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    happysquidman Notebook Evangelist

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    What are you going to be using it for? You probably won't need the 7200 rpm hard drive, and you might as well save the money. As for the RAM, it depends on whether you're going to be upgrading it anytime or not. If you are, go with the 1 dimm, if you aren't go with the 512 x 2.
     
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  3. matWaddy

    matWaddy Notebook Enthusiast

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    Lol, sorry a bit of a vague post there! I'll be using it mainly for Photoshop and light 3d work.
    Also, I've read elsewhere that unless you use 512x2, you won't recieve the full benefits of DDR2. Is this true?
     
    matWaddy, Apr 22, 2005
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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by matWaddy
     
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    1 GB x 1 is usually about twice as expensive as 512 x 2. And that can be a lot. Like a 300 or more price dif. So it depends if your on a budget or not.
     
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    They price on gig sticks have come down to the point where this isn't true anymore.......

    Thanks,
    Justin
    PROPortable
    www.proportable.com
    [email protected]
     
    PROPortable, Apr 23, 2005
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