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  • RockyTop1
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    • Apr 2004
    • 8267

    #1

    Computer Question

    Which is better and you can only choose one...

    1) upgrading from 1GB DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHZ, 2 DIMM to 2GB (cost $185)or...

    2) upgrading from Intel Core 2 Duo T5600 (1.83 ghz, 2MB L2 Cache, 667 mhz fsb to core 2 duo T7200 (2.00ghz, 4mb l2 cache, 667 mhz fsb) Cost $75

    For what its worth, I have an external 250gb HD so drive space is not an issues. Basically I just don't know which would be the best, most cost efficient upgrade.

    Wouldn't I be better off just getting the faster processor and then just buying some ram later on? Or is that difficult to install in a laptop?
    Last edited by RockyTop1; 12-06-2006, 09:20 AM.
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  • fishepa
    I'm Ron F'n Swanson!
    • Feb 2003
    • 18989

    #2
    Re: Computer Question

    I would upgrade the RAM. I don't think you'll see much of a benefit in upgrading the processor.

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    • RockyTop1
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      • Apr 2004
      • 8267

      #3
      Re: Computer Question

      Originally posted by fishepa
      I would upgrade the RAM. I don't think you'll see much of a benefit in upgrading the processor.
      does the RAM just basically allow for improved speed?
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      • Stu
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        • Jun 2004
        • 7924

        #4
        Re: Computer Question

        Originally posted by abates21
        does the RAM just basically allow for improved speed?
        RAM allows you to do more things at the same time. I really doubt you're doing anything that requires more than a gig of RAM.
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        • RockyTop1
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          • Apr 2004
          • 8267

          #5
          Re: Computer Question

          Originally posted by camulos
          RAM allows you to do more things at the same time. I really doubt you're doing anything that requires more than a gig of RAM.
          so would you recommend upgrading the processor from 1.83 to 2 with more cache or just leaving both as is?
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          • Stu
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            • Jun 2004
            • 7924

            #6
            Re: Computer Question

            Originally posted by abates21
            so would you recommend upgrading the processor from 1.83 to 2 with more cache or just leaving both as is?
            I'd leave it. I don't think either of those upgrades will give you a significant increase in performance, especially if you're just using it for Internet, etc.
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            • RockyTop1
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              • Apr 2004
              • 8267

              #7
              Re: Computer Question

              Originally posted by camulos
              I'd leave it. I don't think either of those upgrades will give you a significant increase in performance, especially if you're just using it for Internet, etc.
              Yeah that's what I was thinking. I'll basically just be using for email/aim/internet, itunes, and cd/dvd burning
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              • WhiskeyD0G
                Mr. N*c*
                • Apr 2004
                • 274

                #8
                Re: Computer Question

                I reinstalled windows and ever since I have had no sound. Would it be safe to delete all my audio codecs in the control panel of my computer? What are my options?

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