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    Need help with my inspiron 1420

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Jairo21, Dec 7, 2008.

  1. Jairo21

    Jairo21 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys, I am looking to upgrade bits in my computer and I am wondering what parts I can upgrade? Trying to upgrade computer so I can use it for games that require a bit more oomf than I have in mine. I am also wondering if I can put 4GB of ram from a Inspiron 1525 in my Inspiron 1420 or anything else from the 1525? Thanks for your help.

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    Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium (6.0, Build 6001)
    Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
    System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
    System Model: Inspiron 1420
    BIOS: Phoenic ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A00
    Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T5450 @ 1.66GHz (2 CPUs), ~1.7GHz
    Memory: 2038MB RAM
    Page file: 1416MB used, 2895MB available
    DirextX Version: DirectX 10
     
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    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    You can use that RAM to upgrade it. You can also easily upgrade the harddrive, but that has little bearing on playing games. The video card is definitely not upgradeable.
     
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    Jairo21 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the quick response, I think it would be better to just buy a new gaming PC or Laptop. Any recommendations for a PC or Laptop preferably under $1200?
     
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    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    Well the Inspiron is definitely not a gaming notebook. Whether to buy a desktop or notebook is truly a matter of preference. You can get a gaming desktop a lot cheaper than a gaming notebook, plus you have increased ability to upgrade in the future. You could have a desktop to game at home and a notebook to take with you.
     
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    Well I have the inspiron and a toshiba notebook, so i will always have something to take with me, i also have 2 pc's but i think that they are to prehestoric to play anything on.
     
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    Ok, well then it comes down to desktops being the best bang for your buck when it comes to gaming. Ideally you can get a lot of performance for 50-75% of the price of a notebook. Since you have laptops taken care of, I would be inclined to suggest building a desktop. Unless you plan on taking your gaming on the road then something like the Gateway gaming notebook would be your best bet.
     
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    Well i will definately go for the desktop, any certain brands or models for under 1200, do not need keyboard, mouse or monitor.
     
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    I found the notebook I was talking about: Gateway P-7811FX - $1280.

    For the desktop, building would be optimal. Though Dell has some decent offerings: XPS 630 or the Studio XPS which has Core I7 and ATI 4850 GPU.
     
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