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    D830 Upgrades worth the money?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by paddyk, Jul 3, 2007.

  1. paddyk

    paddyk Notebook Enthusiast

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    ~Is it worth it to go from 2.0 GHz T7300 (+$50), or the 2.2 GHz T7500 (+$150)? I know the upgrade to the T7700 is absurd (+430)

    ~Also 15.4 inch Wide Screen WSXGA+ LCD Panel [add $70] from the standard 15.4 inch Wide Screen WXGA LCD Panel ?

    ~120GB Hard Drive, 9.5MM, 5400RPM [add $30]
    120GB Hard Drive, 9.5MM, 7200RPM [add $90]
    160GB Hard Drive, 9.5MM, 7200RPM [add $340]
    I was looking for 160 (linux partition) but that seems too expensive. Should i go 120 7200?

    ~If im not playing games, should i still upgrade video card from Intel® Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100

    I'm on the final stages of my purchase and any input on these upgrades would really help. Thanks.
     
    paddyk, Jul 3, 2007
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    akib99 Notebook Consultant

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    If your not gaming stick with x3100. It give you more battery life.
     
    akib99, Jul 3, 2007
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    Sprintguy1376 Notebook Consultant

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    Wellll going from 2ghz to 2.2ghz won't show much performance boost at all unless you're doing some hardcore encoding or high end gaming. Dedicated graphics help overall system performance but I think you should be fine with the X3100 and I think 120GB at 7200RPM would be pretty good. I could give more detailed input if I knew what you were going to do with this laptop though! =P
     
    Sprintguy1376, Jul 3, 2007
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  4. Corster3

    Corster3 Notebook Geek

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    I have a D830 with Integrated Graphics and I think they are good enough if you don't play games.

    I have the 1.8GHZ and that is enough for my needs. I don't think you would notice the difference between 2.0GHZ and 2.2GHZ.

    I have the 120GB 5400rpm and that is good enough for my needs. But for the price of a 160GB 7200 the 120GB should be fine (You can always by a external, Unless you don't want to carry one around then that is another story)
     
    Corster3, Jul 3, 2007
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