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    64MB or 128MB??

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by gt striker, Apr 18, 2005.

  1. gt striker

    gt striker Newbie

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    I’m buying a new Dell 9300, not much gaming is going to be done. Is it worth getting the 128MB X300 if I’m mostly going to use it for Photoshop, watching movies and Internet. If I go with the 64MB X300 will that make a difference when viewing DVD and running an additional monitor?
     
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    gt striker Newbie

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    If the 64MB X300 will not affect DVD video playback or the ability to run an additional monitor than I would rather spent the money on a DVD burner or a larger HD.

    I’m currently thinking about getting with
    Intel® Pentium® M Processor 750 (1.86 GHz/2MB Cache/533MHz FSB)
    17 inch UltraSharp™ Wide Screen UXGA Display with TrueLife™
    Hard Drive 60GB
    24X CD-RW/DVD Combination
    256MB DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz 1 Dimm (will add more ram later)
    Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
     
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  3. Aquanoobie

    Aquanoobie Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am not too sure if its going to make a lot of difference, but in general, more memory is always better specialy on video card. So if the price isn't the factor go for 128mb, it shouldn't be too much of the price difference i believe.

    Cheers.
     
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    antskip Notebook Deity

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    Maybe you should also consider how your system will be under Longhorn when it comes out next year. It apparently will be able to utilize a graphics card in normal operation, much like the new OSX Tiger will. Twice the graphics memory might be more significant then.
     
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    Disaster Notebook Guru

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    If you aren't a gamer spend the money elsewhere. I know someone who has a 6000 and he didn't even purchase the dedicated graphics card and he is happy.
     
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