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Intel Duo T2300+256X1400 VS. Turion2.2Ghz+XPRESS 200M (Pick one!!)

post #1 of 16
5/12/06 at 11:25pm
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HP:
Processor AMD Turion(TM) 64 ML-40 (2.2GHz/1MB L2 Cache)
Display 15.4" WXGA Widescreen (1280x800)
Graphics Card 128MB ATI RADEON(R) XPRESS 200M w/Hypermemory(TM)
Memory 1.0GB DDR SDRAM (2x512MB)
Hard Drive 80 GB 5400 RPM Hard Drive
Primary CD/DVD Drive DVD+/-RW/R & CD-RW Combo w/Double Layer Support
Networking 54g(TM) 802.11a/b/g WLAN & Bluetooth

DELL:
Inspiron E1505 Intel® Core™ Duo processor T2300 (2MB Cache/1.66GHz/667MHz FSB)
Operating System (Office software not included) Genuine Windows® XP Home
LCD Panel 15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA Display
Memory 1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz, 2 Dimm
Video Card 256MB ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON® X1400 HyperMemory™
Hard Drive 80GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive


I am trying to decide between HP and Dell. (the cost is almost the same)

which one of these two is better? in other words, on which one FEAR/BF2 will run smoother?

(I realize these 2 laptops aren't the best for such games. but still try to answer my question please)

thanks
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post #2 of 16
5/12/06 at 11:35pm
The dell, no question about it.
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post #3 of 16
5/12/06 at 11:58pm
The Dell would be better. The Xpress 200m is based on the x300 and has weak gaming performance, while the x1400 has relatively good gaming performance. For playing games I recommend getting the T2400 for about $100 more.
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post #4 of 16
5/13/06 at 1:50am
100$ to go form 1.6 to 1.8. is that even worth it? i dont think u could even notice that can u?
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post #5 of 16
5/13/06 at 3:05am
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Originally Posted by halperin
100$ to go form 1.6 to 1.8. is that even worth it? i dont think u could even notice that can u?

The T2400 is IMO worth $100 more for the increase in gaming performance. If you want to play games get the T2400 if you want to multitask get the T2300. It all depends on what you need it to do.
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post #6 of 16
5/13/06 at 3:11am
What model is that HP? I am asking just to rule out that it is a business notebook.
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post #7 of 16
5/13/06 at 9:59am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ervin
What model is that HP? I am asking just to rule out that it is a business notebook.

That's Compaq Presario V5000z.




hey guys, maybe i should wait until HP gets Turion X2? would that beat the Dell notebook?
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post #8 of 16
5/13/06 at 11:19am
The Turion X2 would beet the Dell in processor performance but the Dell would still be better for gaming if the Turion X2 laptops still have the Xpress 200m.
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post #9 of 16
5/13/06 at 11:40am
the Dell FTW!
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post #10 of 16
5/14/06 at 4:53am
in this case Dell hands down. The X1400 is ok for very light gamming. If you can sing the 2400 grab it, if not you still ok with the 2300.
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post #11 of 16
5/14/06 at 2:24pm
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isn't AMD suposed to be better for games? i remember someone saying that the video card plays little part if you have AMD with lots of RAM..
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post #12 of 16
5/14/06 at 2:52pm
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Originally Posted by SjN
isn't AMD suposed to be better for games? i remember someone saying that the video card plays little part if you have AMD with lots of RAM..

That someone didn't know what they were talking about then. :P

The Dell's the better choice in this case.
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post #13 of 16
5/14/06 at 2:56pm
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post #14 of 16
5/14/06 at 7:45pm
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Originally Posted by znk0r
you know there is a 750$ coupon for the the DELL ? Tell me what prices you have.


my budget is 1000$. so i am hoping to use the 300$ coupon to go down from 1300$...
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post #15 of 16
5/15/06 at 3:55pm
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Originally Posted by halperin
100$ to go form 1.6 to 1.8. is that even worth it? i dont think u could even notice that can u?


Most people wouldn't. If the cost is making you think twice, get the cheaper CPU. In games the GPU and amount of memory matters more.
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post #16 of 16
5/16/06 at 10:52am
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I am considering to wait for Turion X2 to apear on HP website..

how long do you think it will take before they apear there?
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