Better Notebook performer

first system

Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 2.66Ghz
The RAM is at a max of 2GB. you cant get more than 2
Nvidia 8600m gt 512mb
200gb 7200 RPM

second system

Intel core 2 duo 2.0Ghz
4gb DDR2 RAM
Nvidia 9300m gs 256mb
250gb HDD 5400 RPM

The first system is 150 bucks more... Is it worth it to you guys. Should i worry that i can only get 2 gigs of RAM

 

.....That's an Asus isnt it? Especially if it is a C90S id say go for it and dont think twice nightwalker installed a 9600 GT on there and it is HIGHLY configurable

 

The second one is a ASUS. The first is actually a Velocity Micro

 

The Velocity Micro is a re-branded Asus C90S.

 

oh is it really? cool i didnt know that. I was wondering why it looked alot like some of the ASUS notebooks out there

 

so you guys vote micro then?

 

Yeah, go for it!

 

Only 2gb of RAM wont be a problem? I plan to keep it for 2 or 3 years

 

The ram is the easiest thing to upgrade... With the velocity micro you get a better processor, video card and a faster hard drive... You can add a 2 gb ram stick for about 40$ or even less... Go for it

Edit: just notice about the 2Gb max thing... umm well if you stick with XP 2 Gb wont be a problem...

 

you could install RAM literally in like 10 minutes or less that wont be an issue i had an HP DV2000 with 2gb and the RAM was not even an issue and i run many programs at once.

 

but i can't add RAM because the computer has a max of 2gb

 

Well the thing is, even when 2 GB seems like it wont cut in maybe 2 years, the other system won't last any longer, because the low performance 9300 and the slower processor... So a good advice would be to check other laptops with at least a 9600M GT and without the ram restriction...

 

true. However I have to buy from circuitcity, dell, or bestbuy and the notebook has to be under 1,000

 

check out the nbr marketplace - there are a few deals out there

 

I want to say that the C90S supports up to 3GB of RAM, but I am not entirely sure.

 

Are you looking for a notebook or something thats gonna sit on your desk all the time. The c90s was a hot idea when it came out "quit literally hot, had several heating problems" , but now there are much better laptops to purchase. If your looking to spend under 1,000$ you can easily find something better than the two laptops you are looking at.

 

already purchased my notebook, but thanks anyway man

 

I am a bit confused if you already purchased a notebook and keep looking at other ones >.> Are you planning on changing or something or this is purely for personal knowledge?

 

Lol no, I just ordered it tonight

 

Well if I remember correctly, you purchased a notebook before and ended up returning it no? I was just asking because it seems you're being undecisive lol

Congratz on your new laptop then! Hope you enjoy it ^^

 

LOL no, I never purchased one. I was still contemplating... But the XPS in my sig was so cheap. 669.99 dude. Then i added a 360 controller, case, and gears of war ( why not? )

 

why not get the new asus with a 9800 GS? you get a 16:9 screen and a great GPU for about $1200, nothing else can touch it in the performance category for 15" laptops

8600GT isnt future proof at all at this point, just look at the games coming out now like Fallout and Farcry 2 which i cant even run smooth on my 8800GTS at high settings with no AA

 

DUDE, back off. I just made recieve my XPS today. Im gonna be fine with it. I got a computer that will fit my needs perfectly for half the price of the ASUS you mentioned

 

chill out, man. congrats on your new lap.