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    What do you think about this buy? (6831 + t7700)

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by farbeyond, Jan 24, 2009.

  1. farbeyond

    farbeyond Notebook Enthusiast

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    GATEWAY P-6831
    8800m GTS
    3 gb ram
    250 Gig 5400rpm HD
    1400x900 display

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    Intel Core 2 duo T7700
    2.4g

    Total comes out to $830

    What do you guys think about this?
    Also, I was wondering, what is the difference between the SLAF7 CPU and the SLA43 (which is $30 more)?
     
    farbeyond, Jan 24, 2009
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    I wouldn't recommend going with a 7000series CPU, better off spending a bit more coin for the T9300, it's 6MB cache and lower temps will be worth it in the long run. I got my T9300 for $202.50 shipped and insured.
     
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    Why? is there any particular reason? 2.4g is 2.4g, right?
     
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    The only thing I don't like about the 7000series is it produces more heat and has a smaller L2 Cache.
     
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    I see.. cool, thanks for your input. So are you running vista 64 on your 6860?
     
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    Yes, Vista x64 is great, I think it's the best option if you are going to have Vista.
     
    BigHops323, Jan 24, 2009
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