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    What would be the better choice?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Captin Rabbit, Apr 24, 2009.

  1. Captin Rabbit

    Captin Rabbit Notebook Enthusiast

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    If you had to choose between either (on a laptop)...

    4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 800MHz &
    Hard drive Size: 250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)

    HARD DRIVE Size: 320GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM) &
    3GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 800MHz

    what would you choose? What would be the benefit/drawbacks of each?
    How would either of these compare to just

    Hard Drive Size: 250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM) &
    3GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 800MHz
     
    Captin Rabbit, Apr 24, 2009
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  2. LisuPoland

    LisuPoland Notebook Deity

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    I think I would go for :

    HARD DRIVE Size: 320GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM) &
    3GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 800MHz if you intend to use 32-bit system

    if you intend to use 64-bit system I would go for :

    4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 800MHz &
    Hard drive Size: 250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
     
    LisuPoland, Apr 24, 2009
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  3. Clutch

    Clutch cute and cuddly boys

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    I rarely get more than 3GB going at once. So I would get the bigger HD.
     
    Clutch, Apr 24, 2009
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  4. notyou

    notyou Notebook Deity

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    It all depends on what you need.
    Do you run memory intense programs? Go with system 1.
    Or do you have lots of music/games/videos/...? Go with system 2.

    I'd pick whichever is cheaper.
     
    notyou, Apr 24, 2009
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  5. Captin Rabbit

    Captin Rabbit Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks!! :D
     
    Captin Rabbit, Apr 24, 2009
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