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Which Computer? Please Relook Thanks
I am looking for a nice gaming laptop that will last a while, I noticed the format at the top of the page but I already have a configured computer I just wanted you guys opinions, and possible other options.
The maximum I'd want to spend would be 1600
Thanks for all the help!
Option #1:
Dell E1705
Intel® Core™ Duo Proc T2400 (1.83GHz/667MHz/2 X 1MB L2 Cache)
Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005
17 inch Wide Screen XGA+ Display
1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz
80GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
256MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 7900 GS
Sound Blaster® Audigy™ HD Software Edition
90Day Ltd. Warranty, 90Day Advance Exchange
53 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery edit
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 Internal Wireless, Netgear 802.11g wireless router
Dell Color Ink Jet Printer 725 (Free)
$1476.00 Shipped
Option #2:
HP dv8000t
Genuine Windows XP Media Center
Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo processor T2400 (1.83 GHz)
17.0" WXGA+ BrightView Widescreen (1440x900)
256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7600
1.0GB DDR2 SDRAM (2x512MB)
80 GB 5400 RPM SATA Hard Drive
LightScribe DVD+/-RW w/Double Layer
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Productivity Software Microsoft(R) Works/Money
$1050.00 Shipped
Would this suffice for my gaming purpose? The cheaper the better so I can save up for other things.
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What are you going to do with it? The e1705 is in my opinion one of Dells better offerings and a good budget gaming notebook.
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What are you going to do with it? The e1705 is in my opinion one of Dells better offerings and a good budget gaming notebook.
Gaming, browsing, chatting, Microsoft Office, pretty much any and everything. I am an IT/Networking Major, and enjoy pretty much everything computer wise.
I definitely enjoy video games as well, I was also looking at perhaps a X1600 or a Geforce 7600, as the more money I save the better. It doesnt have to run all games to the best just be acceptable.
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As long as 17" isn't too big for you, I think this is a good choice.
A smaller laptop wouldn't give you the option of the go 7900 GS as I'm sure you already know. I think on a smaller laptop you might be able to get slightly better components and a better build at the cost of GPU power for the same price though.
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Edited to include 2nd laptop, please give your opinion.
Thanks
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The Dell is of course much more powerful since it has a better GPU and faster HD. But if you can save $500 and you'd be OK with what the HP gives you, I would say go for it. The HP is definitely a capable gaming machine--just not so much as the Dell is.
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The Dell is of course much more powerful since it has a better GPU and faster HD. But if you can save $500 and you'd be OK with what the HP gives you, I would say go for it. The HP is definitely a capable gaming machine--just not so much as the Dell is.
Alrighty thanks, any clue what the standard amount of slots in HP laptops are? Was wondering the memory upgradeability.
Edit: Also how is 1440x900 for gaming and general viewing?
Edit #2: Is memory easily accessible on HP Laptops, I know it is for dell. And will changing the memory void the warranty, I'd assume no but better safe than sorry.
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You should check some screens out if you can because everyone is different. There are two memory slots and upgrading it does not void the warranty.
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You should check some screens out if you can because everyone is different. There are two memory slots and upgrading it does not void the warranty.
k thanks alot =)