Question:
HP nc8430, Dell Lat. D820, or Asus Z96J?
Hey guys, I was hoping that maybe you could help me pick between these three computers and I guess what I don't like about them.
Quick question first: Is a 7200 RPM HD much better than a 5400 RPM? Is it worth an upgrade $56 upgrade?
Hewlett-Packard nc8430 Retail Price: $1614.99
Approximate Dimensions: (WxDxH) 14.1 in x 10.2 in x 1.1 in
Approximate Weight: 6 lbs
Built-in Devices: Stereo speakers, wireless LAN antenna, Bluetooth antenna
Embedded Security: Fingerprint reader, SmartCard reader
Processor: Intel Core Duo T2500 / 2 GHz ( Dual-Core )
Cache Memory: 2 MB - L2 cache
RAM 1 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR II SDRAM - 533 MHz ( 2 x 512 MB )
Card Reader Yes
Hard Drive 80 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
Optical Storage: DVD±RW (+R DL) / DVD-RAM - integrated
Display: 15.4" TFT active matrix 1680 x 1050 ( WSXGA+ )
Graphics Controller: ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 - 256 MB
Telecom Fax / modem - MDC - 56 Kbps
Networking Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
Wireless NIC Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Input Device Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick
Power AC120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Battery: 8 Cell Lithium ion
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Manufacturer Warranty 3 years warranty
Cons
Only 1 gb ram
No accidental damage warranty or at-home serve
Asus Z96J $1,518.00+Windows Home XP = about $1,618
Non-Refundable, exchange for same item only: I Agree
Installation: Hardware Free
Deluxe Carrying Case: Free
Warranty: 3 Years Warranty
CPU: Intel® Yonah Core-Duo T2400 1.83GHz 2M 667 FSB
RAM: Corsair 2GB DDR-2 667 SODIMM (2X1024)
HD: 80GB 5400rpm S-ATA
Internal Wireless Card: Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945 Tri-mode 802.11a/b/g
Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound
Display: 15.4" WSXGA 1680X1050 Color Shine
GPU: ATI Mobility X1600 256MB PCI Express
Optical Drive: 8 x DVD-RW Dual Layer Super Multi
Bluetooth: Built-in Internal Bluetooth
Webcam: Built-in Webcam
Cons
Non-accidental Warranty or at home service
Durability?
Only 6 Cell battery
Latitude D820 $1,630.33
CPU: Intel® Core™ Duo T2400 (1.83GHz) 667Mhz Dual Core
Operating Systems: Genuine Windows® XP Professional, SP2, with media
Touchpad Options: Standard Touchpad
LCDs: 15.4 inch Wide Screen WUXGA LCD Panel
Graphics: 256MB NVIDIA® Quadro NVS 110M TurboCache™
Memory:2.0GB, DDR2-667 SDRAM, 2 DIMMS
Hard Drives: 80GB Hard Drive, 9.5MM, 7200RPM
Wireless LAN (802.11): Intel® 3945 802.11a/g Dual-Band Mini Card
Module Bay Devices: 8X DVD+/-RW w/Roxio Digital Media™ and Cyberlink Power DVD™
Batteries: 9 Cell Primary Battery
AC Adapter: 90W A/C Adapter
Hardware Support Services: 3 Year Limited Warranty plus 3 Year NBD On-site Service and CompleteCare
Cons:
Really ****ty graphics card for games
Answer:
Re: HP nc8430, Dell Lat. D820, or Asus Z96J?
If you want to game, the x1600 is the better card. I personally would prefer the HP for the better quality.
Answer:
Re: HP nc8430, Dell Lat. D820, or Asus Z96J?
I'd also go for the HP. The Dell's Quadro card is much slower than the X1600.
Answer:
Re: HP nc8430, Dell Lat. D820, or Asus Z96J?
i'd go with the z96j..especially if you like glossy displays..they can be configured with 9cells..i know for a fact that geared2play has them
Answer:
Re: HP nc8430, Dell Lat. D820, or Asus Z96J?
NC8430 has a superior build to the other too, while still being in the same price range.
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Re: HP nc8430, Dell Lat. D820, or Asus Z96J?
oh and yes the 7200rpm is worth the $56 if you'll be playing a lotta games or doing anything that draws on the HD..lower load times