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    better buy ? 9500t or 9500z

    Discussion in 'HP' started by archer242, Oct 15, 2007.

  1. archer242

    archer242 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Which would be considerd the better buy ?
    the 9500t intel
    or 9500z amd
    Im torn between the two , both would be upgraded minimaly
    cant afford to upgrade much right now ....
     
    archer242, Oct 15, 2007
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    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    Do you have a link to the specs?
     
    vespoli, Oct 15, 2007
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  3. archer242

    archer242 Notebook Enthusiast

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    both would be stock the hp basic set up the only thing im upgrading is hard drive and web cam , mic , finger print reader on both
     
    archer242, Oct 15, 2007
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    brianstretch Notebook Virtuoso

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    If you're not going to buy the dedicated nVidia graphics card option, definitely the z. Otherwise, you'll have to decide whether the Intel marketing tax is worth a little more battery life.
     
    brianstretch, Oct 15, 2007
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    CZURAZ Newbie

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    9500t because of the nvidia 8600 GS
     
    CZURAZ, Oct 15, 2007
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