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    Processor or Memory?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Grakl, Jan 25, 2008.

  1. Grakl

    Grakl Notebook Enthusiast

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    Alright, I plan to play video games on my laptop (things like Oblivion or Unreal Tournament 3)

    Should I go with:

    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7250 (2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
    3GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 DIMM

    OR

    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7500 (2.2GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
    2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 DIMM

    EDIT: I use 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8600M GT

    I plan on using windows xp.... should I use vista?
     
    Grakl, Jan 25, 2008
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  2. lozanogo

    lozanogo Notebook Deity

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    A better processor will not hurt. Many people prefer a processor with 4MB L2 cache. Also 2GB RAM is enough with xp, and if you want more, you can upgrade it later (is cheap), while you cannot upgrade so easily a processor (if possible, I'm not sure on that).
     
    lozanogo, Jan 25, 2008
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  3. sly

    sly m1530 owner!!!

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    first of all use xp.about the other quesion both configs will preform at about the same level. get whichever one is cheaper
     
    sly, Jan 25, 2008
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    Look for a T7300 with double the L2 cache..
     
    SkeeteRX8, Jan 25, 2008
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  5. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Go with the processor. RAM can be easily and cheaply upgraded later. Neither will help much with gaming.
     
    Lithus, Jan 25, 2008
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    Option 2 with the T7500. Then later you can do the RAM if you need to. With Vista, you should have 3GB. XP, you will probably be fine with 2GB. XP is best for gaming money wise.

    Hope I could Help
     
    ahl395, Jan 25, 2008
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  7. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Agreed, get the faster processor. Neither upgrade is going to make much of a difference as noted, but the processor will do more for you than the extra GB of RAM.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jan 25, 2008
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  8. Grakl

    Grakl Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks everyone :)
     
    Grakl, Jan 25, 2008
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