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    New notebook

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by koshim, Jul 11, 2005.

  1. koshim

    koshim Newbie

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    Just got myself a brand new Dell Inspiron 6000 with Intel 740, 512 RAM, 60GB hard Drive and Ati X300 128mb Graphic card

    I need some info on how to get the best performance out it and what upgrade i need to get in both hardware and software

    Please Help....thanks
     
    koshim, Jul 11, 2005
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    From the hardware perspective you're only options really are a faster HDD and more RAM. As for softwrae, there are several threads going with tools to optimize performance.
     
    Brian, Jul 11, 2005
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