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    Opinions on 9100 config?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by xgamedad, May 20, 2004.

  1. xgamedad

    xgamedad Notebook Enthusiast

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    I need this box for Multimedia development. Premier,After effects, Flash etc...

    My concerns:
    Is heat that big of an issue with this chip? Does it really get hot?
    Should I spend more money to get the 3.2ghz or will I be ok with the 2.8 to do my work.

    Any suggestions will be appreciated.
    Thanks
    Sean
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    Inspiron 9100 Intel® Pentium® 4 w/ HT Technology 2.8GHz, 15.4-in. WSXGA+
    Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional

    Memory 1GB DDR 400MHz 2 DIMMs

    Video Card 128MB DDR ATI's MOBILITY™ RADEON™ 9700 AGP 8X Graphics 128ATI
    Hard Drive 60GB Hard Drive at 7200RPM

    CD ROM/DVD ROM FREE 24X CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive with Sonic RecordNow Upgrade!

    Wireless Networking Cards Dell® Wireless 1350 Internal Wireless (802.11b/g, 54Mbps) TM1350I [430-0920] 19

    Productivity Software Productivity Pack with WorkPerfect® and Microsoft® Money Standard ICOREL

    Digital Music Dell™ Jukebox Plus powered by MusicMatch
    Primary Battery 96 WHr 12-cell Primary Battery with Subwoofer

    Digital Imaging Software Dell™ Picture Studio™ Paint Shop
    TOTAL: $1,885.50 - tax
     
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Save money by buying the minimum RAM and getting more from www.crucial.com. I think you're fine on teh processor, though HT would be nice. See how much you save on the RAM by going with Crucial, maybe that will get you half way there.

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    Brian, May 20, 2004
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    How much does that save you?

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