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    Better processor + RAM option for Vista?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by crayons, Jul 18, 2007.

  1. crayons

    crayons Notebook Enthusiast

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    Which would run better with Vista on a Dell Vostro?

    C2D 1.6 ghz w/ 2 gigs of RAM

    or C2D 1.8 ghz w/ 1 gig of RAM

    Laptop will be used primarily for homwork, browsing, and light gaming (cs, wc3, the older games)
     
    crayons, Jul 18, 2007
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    ReaperX Notebook Consultant

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    2gb ram is a must for Vista,so...
     
    ReaperX, Jul 18, 2007
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    hitman047 Notebook Guru

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    yup, 2GB RAM wins hands down
     
    hitman047, Jul 18, 2007
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    who8mahrice Notebook Evangelist

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    The difference in processor clock speed will be negligible...but you will DEFINITELY feel the difference in RAM.
     
    who8mahrice, Jul 18, 2007
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