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    Quick Graphics/Memory Question

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by alliekat71, Oct 8, 2007.

  1. alliekat71

    alliekat71 Notebook Enthusiast

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    For someone with everyday use- mostly word processing, powerpoint, internet, etc and occasional picture/DVD/streaming video use- is an integrated graphics card (like Intel X3100 G685) sufficient, or is there some reason I would benefit from the upgraded 128 nVidia card (I am not a gamer).

    In terms of hard drive memory, its 160 GB at 7200 rpm excessive? I was going to go for 100GB at 7200rpm, but the price difference is only 70 bucks for the extra 60GB. I can't see myself ever coming close (I'm only using about 30GB right now, no Vista) but I thought if I ever wanted to save movies or large files on my HD, it might be useful. Any thoughts? A good future investment, or just silly?

    And- would the extra HD (160GB) add much weight or suck much more battery life from the computer?'

    Thank you in advance!
     
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    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Thx
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