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    Better Processor or LCD Panel??!!

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by WildDog, Aug 27, 2006.

  1. WildDog

    WildDog Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys, I am going to be buying a Inspiron E1505, 1 GB RAM, 256MB ATI MOBILITY RADEON X1400 HyperMemory.

    These are included in the price -

    Intel® Core™ Duo Proc T2050 (1.60GHz/533MHz/2 X 1MB L2 Cache)
    15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA Display with TrueLife

    Pertaining to the above, I have the option to upgrade to these -

    Intel® Core™ Duo Proc T2400 (1.83GHz/667MHz/2 X 1MB L2 Cache)
    15.4 inch UltraSharp™ Wide Screen SXGA+ Display with TrueLife

    My problem is that I cant afford to add both of them. I can only upgrade to 1 of the above options. I dont know which of them would be better for me. :confused: Please help me out.
    Cheers & thanks,
    WD.
     
    WildDog, Aug 27, 2006
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  2. _radditz_

    _radditz_ Fallen to the Sith...

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    Unless you like having a lot of screen space, WXGA is fine for most users. Also make sure you have seen WSXGA+ before buying so you know how small the text appears on screen.

    Personally, I would upgrade the processor as I use WXGA and its fine. Also to save money have you looked into getting the default RAM/HD config and upgrading yourself? It usually turns out cheaper that way.
     
    _radditz_, Aug 27, 2006
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  3. Fred from NYC

    Fred from NYC Notebook Evangelist

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    I would get the faster processor.
     
    Fred from NYC, Aug 27, 2006
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  4. WildDog

    WildDog Notebook Enthusiast

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    Faster Processor it is!!!!!
    Thanks guys!!
     
    WildDog, Aug 27, 2006
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  5. Lil Mayz

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    Yes good idea. A faster processor is always beneficial.
     
    Lil Mayz, Aug 27, 2006
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  6. Jalf

    Jalf Comrade Santa

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    I'd get the better screen. But then again, I'm a sucker for high resolutions... Really depends on which resolution you prefer to work with.
     
    Jalf, Aug 27, 2006
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  7. WildDog

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    I should point out that I will be playing some pretty high end games on this machine!!! Keeping that in mind, what should I go for??
     
    WildDog, Aug 27, 2006
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  8. Lil Mayz

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    I would go for a better CPU for more processing power. A larger resolution can sometimes be disasterous, bringing down the average Frames Per second a lot, especially with a low-end GPU such as X1400.

    It is not worth getting the better screen. However, you will benefit hugely with the better CPU.
     
    Lil Mayz, Aug 27, 2006
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