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    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by lww424, May 6, 2009.

  1. lww424

    lww424 Newbie

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    I'm getting a Dell Studio 15 for college. There are just a couple options that I need answers for.

    Processors: Would 2.2 GHz be suitable or should I upgrade to 2.4 GHz?
    ---(It will be used for movies, multi-tasking, Internet, Research, College Stuff)

    Graphics Card: Should I upgrade to a Discrete Graphics card? and if so 256mb or 512mb?
    ---(I am getting the Blu-Ray drive and plan on using my computer for movies quite often)
     
    lww424, May 6, 2009
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  2. Qwaarjet

    Qwaarjet Notebook Deity

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    the 2.2 is more than enough for that.

    if you're getting the blu ray drive, i don't think you have a choice but to get the ATI discrete graphics upgrade. 256mb will do the job.
     
    Qwaarjet, May 6, 2009
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