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    What do you guys think of this SR configuration..

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Duke2007, Jul 15, 2008.

  1. Duke2007

    Duke2007 Notebook Deity

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    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8600 (2.40GHz)

    Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium with Service Pack 1

    1 GB DDR2-SDRAM (DDR2-800, 1GBx1)

    120 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive [5400 rpm]

    13.3" WXGA (XBRITE-ECO™ technology)

    ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3470

    TOTAL 1548.99

    I will add 2 GB of RAM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148162 for 50 bucks on my own to total 3 GB.

    I barely use my HD, I use external drives. thus i only get 120 GB.

    What do you think?

    Is the ATI GPU a good choice? I don't want to loose TOO much battery from it, but I assume the ATI outperforms the intel by a lot... Plus that whole reason why montevina was delayed was due to intel's graphics issues or something... rather not risk it.

    THanks!!!
     
    Duke2007, Jul 15, 2008
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  2. avexdevil

    avexdevil Notebook Guru

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    yuo the dedicated gfx is definite worth it if you dabble in a bit of gaming...
     
    avexdevil, Jul 15, 2008
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  3. Phil

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    Go for 4GB. Then you will able to benefit from dual channel.
    Vista uses 3,25 I believe. (If the price is wort it though)

    Besides, I'm thinking you'll get better deals on preconfigured SR's in the retail channel!
     
    Phil, Jul 15, 2008
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