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    upgrade hard drive RPM or CPU?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by hummbaby, Aug 3, 2005.

  1. hummbaby

    hummbaby Newbie

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    I've been given conflicting advice. I do video/graphics/audio editing, web development, and use multiple applications (10+ windows open at once). I'm going to upgrade my RAM, but am also willing to spend extra on either

    1) the CPU (upgrade to 2ghz)
    or
    2) or upgrade to 60gb 7200RPM hard drive

    Please help and vote as I want to take advantage of the 40% coupon!

    Thanks, Jason
     
    hummbaby, Aug 3, 2005
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  2. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    go for the 60gig...2ghz isn't worth the money in my opinion. if you could go to the 1.73 or 1.86 you should be fine.
     
    Amber, Aug 3, 2005
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Definetly the hard drive.
     
    ZaZ, Aug 3, 2005
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  4. Jlbrightbill

    Jlbrightbill Notebook Deity

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    Just in case you didn't know, upgrade your RAM outside of Dell, buy the cheapest RAM config they offer and you can get 2GB for $200 at Newegg.
     
    Jlbrightbill, Aug 3, 2005
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  5. hummbaby

    hummbaby Newbie

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    thanks for the responses. i'll go ahead with the 7200 rpm. these forums are great!
     
    hummbaby, Aug 3, 2005
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  6. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    humm, you have the answer, but I'll chime in. The cost to upgrade the CPU is really not worth the performance gain. You pay a huge premium for the latest chip, the sweet spot right now seems to be the 1.73.
     
    Brian, Aug 3, 2005
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