Future proof processor...

I'm going to be in the market for a notebook in the next few months, and I have a few general questions for the people more knowing than myself. Mainly I am wondering what processor would be the most future proof to base a notebook off of; the duo or turion x2? I haven't heard a whole lot about the turion yet, but the fact that it is 64 bit and dual core attracts my attention. I just don't know if it wil be usefull in the near future and I don't plan on buying a top of the line pc right now, so I'm not entirely sure that a 64 bit processor would be an advantage just yet. I have heard that you will be able to upgrade a core duo to intel's new 64 bit dual core whenever it comes out, though I have my doubts about how reliable the information actually is. I don't really plan on doing a lot of gaming, I really just want to be able to play oblivian and a couple of the tom clancy games. I have been looking at the hp dv5000 series but I just don't really know to go with amd or intel. Any comments would be helpful, thanks.

 

hey, yes you can upgrade from core duo to core 2 duo, at least if you have a DELL notebook that seems to be sure, because it's already been done
also, you got it right.. atm it is not necessary to buy a 64bit
and also, intel is kicking a** in the notebook cpu market.. amd is behind
so, my advice is - if you have some time before buying, wait for the core 2 duo be available in your desired notebook, -or- decide for an intel core duo notebook right now and make sure this particular brand (if not dell) is upgradable as well
hope this helps

 

ditto what teamkillahilla stated

 

If you can wait another couple of months (which you probably can based on your post), the Intel Core 2 Duo (64-bit) should start to become easily available and will be replacing the 32-bit Core Duo.

If not, the Core Duo should be fine for just about any application for a while to the point where you might even stay with it until you need a new system.

EDIT: Just about every current Core Duo system is compatible with the Core 2 Duo, but you should definitely check on that before buying. In my opinion, the upgrade is not worth the money so I would stick with whatever processor you buy with the system.

 

one other question, would a geforce go 7200 with 256mb be better than a 7400 with 128?

 

No, no, and no. Just because it says 256MB does it make it any better. Look at the GPU number. That will be a better indicator. Check this thread out for more details. http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=39568
Happy reading, I have put myself to sleep with this reading trying to memorize where each card ranks.

 

Be advised that most, if not all manufacturers will void ur warranty if u swap ur own cpu to a core 2 duo. Im not sure exactly if this is still the case if done by a proffesional, but im pretty sure that u will void ur warranty if u plan on goin the easy path of buyin core duo now and upgrading later.