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    Which would you rather have?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Ella Grande, Aug 11, 2006.

  1. Ella Grande

    Ella Grande Notebook Evangelist

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    1. Core Duo 1.6 ghz with 512mb. of RAM

    or

    2. Core Solo 1.86 ghz. with 2gb. of RAM
     
    Ella Grande, Aug 11, 2006
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  2. csinth

    csinth Snitch?

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    Core Solo with 2 gb of ram.

    Edit: Mehhh if you could upgrade then I would take the Core Duo, but 2gb of ram is muchhh better performance than the 512 mb, but performance wise the core solo with 2gb would be better
     
    csinth, Aug 11, 2006
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  3. NetBrakr

    NetBrakr Notebook Deity

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    I would take the first one because the RAM is certainly much easier to upgrade and cost less at the aftermarket places.

    JC
     
    NetBrakr, Aug 11, 2006
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  4. Bhatman

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    the first one would be better, as you have more financial stability with buying cheaper RAM, than paying alot for a CPU.
     
    Bhatman, Aug 12, 2006
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  5. ZaZ

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    I guess it would depend on what you are doing. Memory is much easier to upgrade.
     
    ZaZ, Aug 12, 2006
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  6. _radditz_

    _radditz_ Fallen to the Sith...

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    the duo and easily upgrade RAM later - best of both options.
     
    _radditz_, Aug 12, 2006
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  7. yan

    yan Notebook Consultant

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    Can you upgrade from a Core Solo to a Core 2 Duo?
     
    yan, Aug 12, 2006
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  8. _radditz_

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    As long as the BIOS supports it yes because its based on Yonah and Napa.
     
    _radditz_, Aug 12, 2006
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  9. LFC

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    I'd get the first one, however if your future income/budgeting means you cna't upgrade ram later, then get the 2nd
     
    LFC, Aug 12, 2006
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