Reef
07-01-2005, 12:36 AM
Thinking about getting a new laptop. Few questions on which part will give the best performance / more recommended / best bang for the buck.
1) CPU
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3.6Ghz P4 560J Prescott 1MB Retail Box with Fan Socket 775 ($485)
vs.
3.4Ghz P4 64-Bit 630 Prescott 2MB Retail Box with Fan Socket 775 ($480)
vs.
Intel Centrino 2.0GHz Dothan 533MHz FSB1MB Cache ($470)
2) RAM
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1GB (2x512MB) PC3200 DDR400 ($180)
vs.
1GB (1X1GB) PC3200 DDR400 ($228)
or should I get 2Gb RAM?
2GB (2X1GB) PC3200 DDR400 ($409)
3) Video
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ATI X800 256MB PCI-Express Graphics Card for 9860 model ($380)
vs.
GeForce GO6800 256MB PCI-Express Graphics Card for 9860 model ($380)
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warranty?
1 Year Onsite Warranty with around the clock support $59
2 Year "Bumper to Bumper" Warranty with Accidental LCD Breakage Protection and around the clock support $238
3 Year "Bumper to Bumper" Warranty with Accidental LCD Breakage Protection and around the clock support $309
thanks
1) CPU
-------
3.6Ghz P4 560J Prescott 1MB Retail Box with Fan Socket 775 ($485)
vs.
3.4Ghz P4 64-Bit 630 Prescott 2MB Retail Box with Fan Socket 775 ($480)
vs.
Intel Centrino 2.0GHz Dothan 533MHz FSB1MB Cache ($470)
2) RAM
-------
1GB (2x512MB) PC3200 DDR400 ($180)
vs.
1GB (1X1GB) PC3200 DDR400 ($228)
or should I get 2Gb RAM?
2GB (2X1GB) PC3200 DDR400 ($409)
3) Video
--------
ATI X800 256MB PCI-Express Graphics Card for 9860 model ($380)
vs.
GeForce GO6800 256MB PCI-Express Graphics Card for 9860 model ($380)
------
warranty?
1 Year Onsite Warranty with around the clock support $59
2 Year "Bumper to Bumper" Warranty with Accidental LCD Breakage Protection and around the clock support $238
3 Year "Bumper to Bumper" Warranty with Accidental LCD Breakage Protection and around the clock support $309
thanks