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    Better Performance?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by GrimmOne, Dec 21, 2009.

  1. GrimmOne

    GrimmOne Newbie

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    Hi, i'm new to the forums so please don't flame me if you find this question completely ridiculous. :)
    I recently just received a Sony VAIO laptop as a gift and was wondering how my desktop would compare in terms of overall performance.
    I usually use Photoshop, Macromedia Flash MX, surf the web, and frequently play games like Dawn of War. I'm interested in trying Sims 3, Spore and Team Fortress 2. (notably TF2)
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    Sony VAIO Laptop
    Specs:
    OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
    Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.13 Ghz
    Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon 4650 HD
    4 GB of RAM

    ASUS P4P800 Desktop
    Spec:
    OS: Windows XP
    Processor: Intel Pentium 4 2.8 Ghz
    Graphics: BFG Geforce 7600 GS OC 512mb
    (willing to upgrade)
    2GB of PC3200 DDR 400 MHz RAM
    (still 2 slots open)

    Additional Details : I don't usually multitask when gaming, otherwise i listen to music when using photoshop and flash mx.
    Any help will be appreciated! ;)
     
    GrimmOne, Dec 21, 2009
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  2. Cobra03

    Cobra03 Notebook Evangelist

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    That laptop would smoke the desktop, It will play those games very well that you listed.
     
    Cobra03, Dec 21, 2009
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  3. lvnatic

    lvnatic Notebook Evangelist

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    The processor of the notebook is way better then the desktop, as well as the gpu. Forget about upgrading the desktop's gpu, just connect the notebook to an external larger monitor, and you won't miss the desktop at all.
     
    lvnatic, Dec 21, 2009
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  4. sean473

    sean473 Notebook Prophet

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    the laptop should smoke the desktop.. ur GPU and CPU on the desktop are totally outdated...
     
    sean473, Dec 21, 2009
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  5. Thisisalamp

    Thisisalamp Notebook Deity

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    And the winner is, the VAIO!

    Merry Xmas to you ;)
     
    Thisisalamp, Dec 21, 2009
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  6. GrimmOne

    GrimmOne Newbie

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    Alright! Thanks for clearing that up for me guys! :)
     
    GrimmOne, Dec 21, 2009
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