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    Upgrade options on custom orders worth it?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Razor007, May 8, 2007.

  1. Razor007

    Razor007 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all,

    I'm thinking of ordering a custom computer and was wondering if the upgrade options are worthwhile...

    2G vs 4G RAM now or buying it 3rd party and wait till i need it later?, when it may be cheaper?

    bigger HD not with 5400rpm or faster with smaller capacity? i figure now the ext HD are dropping and their capacity it getting bigger its actually better to get a faster HD with less capacity since i only use MS Office and virus protection and etc.

    any suggestions? also same question with software better pre-installed? save the hassle of system conflicts?

    thanks.
     
    Razor007, May 8, 2007
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  2. odin243

    odin243 Notebook Prophet

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    I'd definitely wait on 4gb of RAM, it will be much much cheaper in the near future (and I seriously doubt you need that much now.) As for hard drives, if you like fast loading times then definitely get 7200RPM. If you also need space then purchase a 160gb 7200RPM hard drive after market. Seagate makes one (a Momentus) that can be had for about $200.
     
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  3. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Gophn found a deal with Fry's that got people 4GB of notebook RAM for $260...decent brand name as well!
     
    Greg, May 8, 2007
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