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I'n not sure I like this turning off second core. Aren't one of the benefit of the second core is the switching between applications, reducing probability of freezing and locking OS? And running something in background - like email...
What I can add - my laptop go through X-ray machine on the security stand couple of times per month for three years. The only problem I have - my CD/DVD stop read DVD and CD reading/writing unreliable now. Not sure if it related to X-ray.
I'm using BT on my phone to connect to laptop, and while it still remain connected at ~6-10m if I run power-hungry application on the phone (video processing) connection drop. It could be phone OS bug though. (Symbian OS, Nokia 6600)
I'd go for 2GB if it have decent videocard.
Some nitpicks: There is no visible for user "DX10 features" which are not present in DX9. DX10 have completely different (a lot better) internal architecture, but all of it is under the hood. You can't tell the difference...
If 3d is not important and CPU is not critical, just look for local vendor with best reputation for warranty services and support. Get yourself best 3 or more year warranty available with accidental care and all bell and whistles. Get...
Quote: Originally Posted by paul chiu i did noticed that dell has 500mb of my 4gb ram allocated to video joint memory making a full 1gb of video memory. i have not idea why. paul That is the reason why you...
Video card is very handy for 3d modeling. Speaking of which, Dell Precision M90 specifically intended for 3d modeling . It's essentially M1710 with OpenGL optimized drivers and without bells and whistles. You don't have to worry about it...
http://www.vr-zone.com/?i=4775 Seems 8600GTS is on par with 7950GT The only improvement is DX10. On the gripping hand it is not considerably worse. I myself would prefer 8600, but only because I do development. For gaming only it could...
Quote: Originally Posted by Pirx A) Those rumors are most likely wrong. It looks like there will be no mobile 8800 card. There may be a high-end DX10 graphics card later this year though, towards Q3. What...
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