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    what 1 should i get HELP

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by sut, Sep 14, 2006.

  1. sut

    sut Notebook Enthusiast

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    ok guys i know i have hammered these forum in the last day but i now have 2 laptops to pick from with what u have told me ( once again thx for all ur help and my son who is getting this says thx )

    please remember this is for my son to play games on so most important thing is the gfx card

    choice 1

    Intel Pentium-M Processor 1.73 GHz
    · 512 DDR SDRAM (2GB Maximum)
    · 80 GB - Serial ATA-150 Hard Drive
    · DVDRW± Drive - To read DVDs and CDs and write CDs and DVD+ and D
    · 17" XGA Widescreen TFT Screen
    · NVIDIA GeForce Go 6800 256MB dedicated graphics
    · Integrated gigabit LAN and 56k v.90 data fax modem
    · Integrated wireless 802.11b/g - Call for advice on Wireless networking
    · 4 USB 2.0 Sockets
    · 4-pin Firewire (IEEE 1394) Port
    · 4-in-1 Card Reader
    · Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Pre Loaded
    · Weight from 4.1kg

    choice 2

    Brand:
    Dell
    Condition:
    New

    Processor Speed:
    1.66 GHz
    Processor Type:
    Intel ® Core™ Duo Processor

    Hard Drive Capacity:
    60 GB
    Memory (RAM):
    2 GB

    Screen Size:
    15.4 inches
    Primary Drive:
    DVD+/-RW

    Features:
    USB, Firewire, Operating System, WiFi Enabled, Modem, 10/100 LAN Card

    with 128MB ATI MOBILITY RADEON X1300 graphics

    i thank you for any advice
     
    sut, Sep 14, 2006
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  2. roobarb

    roobarb Notebook Consultant

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    The 1'st choice. The GFX card is ALOT much better than the computer #2. And the screen is also larger. The only negative thing with the 1st one is the RAM, but that is upgradable. Which a GFX card isn't.

    Well the cpu is a bit slower, but a much more powerful GPU is better for gaming.
    So #1 with a bit more RAM would be a VERY nice laptop.

    I bet your son will be happy :)
     
    roobarb, Sep 14, 2006
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  3. Paul

    Paul Mom! Hot Pockets! NBR Reviewer

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    I say number 1. The 2nd one does have a Core Duo, but it's a low speed one. And the Pentium M is in no way a low performer. Not as good as the Core Duo, but if it's a gaming notebook, the 6800 is much better than the x1300.
     
    Paul, Sep 14, 2006
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  4. sionyboy

    sionyboy Notebook Evangelist

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    First one by quite a margin. Second may have dual core, but I could probably count on one (maybe two...) the number of PC games that actuall support dual core processors. Pentium M is still a good performer for gaming. I'd just chuck an extra 512mb of memory in that first one though, you need a gig these days if you want to do some gaming. 2gb for some titles preferably.

    I have an X1300 myself, and if gaming is very important to you and you want to play with eye candy turned on, then best to avoid it.
     
    sionyboy, Sep 14, 2006
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