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    1520 Config/Price Opinion

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by yellowfellow, Jun 29, 2007.

  1. yellowfellow

    yellowfellow Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just ordered a 1520 with the following specs:

    T7300 2GHz Processor
    1Gig Ram (figured cheaper to upgrade myself to 2gigs)
    1680x1050 LCD Screen
    128MB GeForce Go 8400M
    120GB HDD
    DVD R/W
    85HR Battery
    Vista Home Premium
    Webcam
    Sound Blaster Audiogy
    Bluetooth/Wireless
    3 Year Dell AtHome Service Warranty

    Final price is $1278 before taxes/fees

    Good deal? Should I have gone with the 256mb GeForce 8600?
     
    yellowfellow, Jun 29, 2007
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  2. sidman

    sidman Newbie

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    i would definetly go with the 8600GT, you will regret it. For the small price increase, its a steal..way faster than the 8400GS
     
    sidman, Jun 29, 2007
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  3. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    after you add the 8400gs use the dell coupons for a price decrease
     
    Thomas, Jun 29, 2007
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  4. yellowfellow

    yellowfellow Notebook Enthusiast

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    This price is after the $350 discount coupon plus 8% EPP discount. I'm not a heavy gamer which was why i went with the 8400. Now i'm tempted to get the 8600 tho.. is it that much faster? would i see a difference unless i'm playing massive 3-D gaming?
     
    yellowfellow, Jun 29, 2007
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  5. Pwnstar

    Pwnstar Notebook Consultant

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    I think you should get it either way, just to safe proof yourself for the next couple of years in case some graphics intensive game does come out that you want to play. A good video card improves overall computer performance too, doesn't it?
     
    Pwnstar, Jun 29, 2007
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    yellowfellow Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks Pwnstar.. I see you're waiting for your 1520 system too. HOw much was yours if you don't mind me asking.
     
    yellowfellow, Jun 29, 2007
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