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    Is this a good computer for college/gaming?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by laptop23, Jul 9, 2008.

  1. laptop23

    laptop23 Notebook Consultant

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    Dell Inspiron 1720

    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5850 (2.16GHz/667Mhz FSB/2MB cache)

    Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition SP1

    2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz (plan on upgrading to 4gb on my own)

    256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT
    160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)

    56Whr Lithium Ion Battery (6 cell)

    I will mainly use it for college work but when I do play games, I want them to be smooth. That is I am a part time hard core gamer. I mainly play games like Flight Simulator 2004 (not FS X) and Call of Duty 4. I already ordered it I just want to knowif I made a good choice for $774 dollars without tax. Oh I also plan on upgrading the RAM to 4gb.
     
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    Tolkannn Notebook Evangelist

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    Well yeah but don't expect things to run at max settings. You'd be able to play decent games but if your on the go id recommend a 9-Cell battery upgrade
     
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    I don't expect Cod 4 to be at max but Flight Simulator 2004 should be right? Since it is an old game.
     
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