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    Will my new dell be fast?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by cvballa, Oct 4, 2006.

  1. cvballa

    cvballa Newbie

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    I just ordered a new dell and im having some reservation about a couple decisions. Here it is:

    Inspiron E1505, Intel Core 2 Duo processor T5500 (2MB/1.66GHz/667MHz) 15.4 Inch TrueLife Wide-screenWXGA
    512MB, DDR2, 533MHz 1 Dimm
    128MB ATI MOBILITY RADEON X1300 HyperMemory
    80GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
    Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, English without Media
    8X DVD+/-RW Drive
    Dell Wireless 1390 802.11b/g Mini Card (54Mbps)
    53 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
    Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Module (2.0 + EDR)



    I know I got a good deal.... $840 with tax.

    My question is if 512MB of RAM is enough and how much will the core 2 duo make up for lack of RAM and if I could upgrade to 1GB cheaply?


    The second is should I have gotten the ATI 1400X for $70 more?
     
    cvballa, Oct 4, 2006
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  2. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yes, 1gb is standard, you should upgrade that. The Core Duo has nothing to do with the RAM.

    Yes, I would, its worth it to get twice the video card power.
     
    usapatriot, Oct 4, 2006
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  3. Pitabred

    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    You can upgrade to 1GB from www.newegg.com
    Just search for notebook memory, 533MHz DDR2 SO-DIMM's. Pick your price range and poison (probably just a single 512MB stick, because that will give you 1GB total).

    I just did the search for you: Anything in this list.

    The video card, if you can get that upgraded, I would. The X1300 will work for basic things, and is much better than the Intel graphics, but you won't like playing Oblivion on it.
     
    Pitabred, Oct 4, 2006
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  4. cvballa

    cvballa Newbie

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    Im not a huge gamer but I do watch a lot of videos and dvds on my laptop so I think the 1300x should be enough. The memory I think I do need to upgrade thanx. Will it void my warranty if I get it installed by someone else besides dell?


    What do you guys think about the price? I think I got a great deal though.
     
    cvballa, Oct 4, 2006
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  5. EagleDevil

    EagleDevil Notebook Evangelist

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    No, it won't.
     
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  6. cvballa

    cvballa Newbie

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    Awesome thanx. Ill have to do that if i think its slow. If not then ill wait til I upgrade to Vista at the begginning of 08
     
    cvballa, Oct 4, 2006
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  7. Gator

    Gator Go Gators!

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    Don't worry about it, you got a good deal that suits your needs.
     
    Gator, Oct 4, 2006
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