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    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by saleen_mustang, Nov 18, 2006.

  1. saleen_mustang

    saleen_mustang Notebook Consultant

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    Ok what would be better to get

    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T5600 (2MB Cache/1.83GHz/667MHz FSB
    integrated audio



    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T5500 (2MB Cache/1.66GHz/667MHz FSB
    Integrated Sound Blaster® Audigy™ HD Software Edition


    What one should i choose, is there a difference between the 2 processers and is there a difference between the 2 sound options? If i get integrated audio will it sound bad?
     
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  2. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Skip the "Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy HD Software Edition" by all means - it doesn't help audio performance, and adds several processes/services to your system so it uses a lot of resources. Basically a ripoff.
    Both options are integrated.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Nov 18, 2006
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    saleen_mustang Notebook Consultant

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    Dam I just orderd it. Well inst it 7.1 instead of the normal integrated 2.1?
    But heres the specs of the computer
    Components
    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T5600 (2MB Cache/1.83GHz/667MHz FSB)
    Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition
    17 inch Wide Screen XGA+ Display
    FREE Upgrade from 1GB to 2GB DDR SDRAM - $90 Value
    120GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
    8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
    256MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 7900 GS
    80 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
    Essentials
    Microsoft Works Suite 2006- Includes MICROSOFT WORD plus much more!
    Please select an ISP subscription
    Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Mini Card (54Mbps)
    Integrated Sound Blaster® Audigy™ HD Software Edition
    Accessories
    Protection
    1 Yr Return to Depot Service with 1 Yr Tech Support
    Norton Internet Security™ 2006, 90 day trial
    Also Includes
    Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
    Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 6.0

    Dam nice isnt it
     
    saleen_mustang, Nov 18, 2006
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  4. Charles P. Jefferies

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    Don't worry, you can always uninstall the thing if needed. The Audigy HD Software Edition is known to have compatibility problems with certain games, I do not remember which ones.
    All of your other specifications are very respectable. Nice selection. Don't forget to apply the dual-core fix when you get it.
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=60416
    Since it is a Dell, it is guaranteed to come with a lot of bloatware, so consider following the guide in the Dell forum to format it.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Nov 18, 2006
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