I'm stuck between two laptops:
Core2Duo 1.5 ghz, 2 gb RAM, 160GB HDD, a Intel X3100 ---- costing $800
Core2Duo 1.73ghz, 1 gb RAM, 160GB HDD, but a Intel GMA 950 ----- costing $750
Basically, I can get the 2nd laptop and just buy a 1 gb stick for about 40 to 50 $. Then the two options would be the same price. The only drawback is it will have that the Intel GMA 950 which is a really horrible card.
Should I just go for the first laptop? How much of a difference is there between 1.5 ghz and 1.73 ghz in a core2duo? Thanks!
2007-09-03 17:06:06 · 3 answers · asked by AJ 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Well I would tell you to get the one with the dedicated graphics as well, too bad neither of these has that. Anyway, I would go with the first one, although to be honest the 3100 is not that much better than the 950, despite how Intel has hyped it up.
2007-09-04 14:43:11 · answer #1 · answered by mysticman44 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can probably get a benchmark from Intel or a review site, but in day to day computing a small bump in processor speed won't make a lot of difference.
You're better off with x3100 video, and RAM factory installed will be matched. So buy the 1.5.
2007-09-04 00:19:53 · answer #2 · answered by Oz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes get the unit with the dedicated graphics. You will barely notice the difference in CPUs.
2007-09-04 05:31:40 · answer #3 · answered by lueeluee 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋