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    Which laptop should I buy?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by greenleaf9, Jun 16, 2010.

  1. greenleaf9

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    Here are the configurations of a Studio 15 - 1558 I am choosing from.

    3 GB DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz (2 DIMMs)
    512MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570
    Intel Core i5-430M Processor (2.26GHz, 4Threads, turbo boost up to 2.53Ghz,3M cache)
    $619

    OR

    6 GB Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHZ
    ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470, 1GB
    Intel Core i3-350M Processor (2.26GHz, 3M cache)
    $729

    OR

    4 GB DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz (2 DIMMs)
    512MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570
    Intel Core i5-520M Processor (2.4GHz, 4 Threads,3M cache, turbo Boost up to 2.93GHz)
    $759


    I would like to have a i5 processor because of the Turbo Boost ability, but I don't know if it's worth it.
    I want a decent computer that can play the most demanding games like Crysis/GTA 4 in at least low/medium, so I think the Radeon 5470 + 6 GB of RAM would help. But that would come with a i3 processor without Turbo Boost. Would the 6 GB of RAM make up for that lack in power of the i3?
    Also if you look at the price tag, the first configuration is $100 cheaper! Is it worth $100 to upgrade?

    (btw, the low prices are because I am buying from refurbished, which also means that I can't customize it)
     
    greenleaf9, Jun 16, 2010
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