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    My E1520 build

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ps2cho, Jun 27, 2007.

  1. ps2cho

    ps2cho Notebook Evangelist

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    I would so like to get the 2GHz Santa Rosa /w 4MB L2...but it hikes the price up a lot and I feel guilty considering I have a X2 3600+ Brisbane @ 2.9GHz, 2GB RAM with a 7900GS as my main computer....I think im getting greedy and I can't "really" afford to spend that much.

    So with that said, I looked into other options and first I must say I cannot stand the look of the Compals. Period. Ok rant over. The Asus laptops look nice but for hte same price you get a 7600...so basically I might as well get this.

    Will the 1.5GHz C2D be ok? I mean...right now my laptop I am using gets...Let's see....1900 points on 3dmark2001 LOL !

    Basically my question would be a comparison:

    How would this laptop I built compare to the following:
    Pentium Dual Core D805 (2.66GHz), 1GB RAM, 6600GT ?
    That is my backup rig that I have and it plays everything I have...so if the laptop could perform the same, or better than this rig, that is perfect :)

    Thanks, ps2cho

    EDIT: Oh and also, about the Dell Credit Card, I am 18 and I have a job and make good money, would using this card hurt my credit rating or anything negative? It would be nice paying for it over the 6 months without any fees instead of in one lump sum (which I could do, but I would be left with not much in my account)
     
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  2. Jaymz

    Jaymz Notebook Evangelist

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    actually I'm interested in this alternative too ! someone did it ? :D
     
    Jaymz, Jun 27, 2007
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    ps2cho Notebook Evangelist

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    Oh yeh and I forgot to ask as well, in the future, would the processor be able to be upgraded and I could drop a 2GHz Santa Rosa chip? I would assume it would be possible because the motherboard would be the same. If this is the case, that would be amazing :) A great boost in the future when needed and for right now keep the costs down.
     
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  4. Stella

    Stella Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    The trick with Dell Preferred Accounts is to NEVER, EVER, EVER pay interest. Their interest rates are ridiculous (ask me how I know ;)). If you are certain you can pay it off in the 6 month time frame, go for it. It will only affect your credit negatively if you do not pay it in a timely fashion (chances are at your age the fact that it is a new account and results in a credit inquiry will have negligible impact on your credit score).
     
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