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Could i use this laptop for gaming

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  • Billy243
     
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    Feb 22, 2007 2:19 pm GMT
    Im looking to buy a laptop to replace my desktop.  However im big into console games but when i get a laptop i would like to play some computer games.  I wont be a hardcore computer gamer.  So could i use a core 2 duo with 1.7 ghz and 2 gigs of ram.  Or should i get the 2.0 ghz.  Would i even notice a difference.  Im looking at some hp's at circuit city and the one is $1300 with 200 gig hd, 1.7 ghz and 2 gigs of ram.  However the 2 ghz processor  has 4mb/L2 cache instead of 2mb/L2 cache and is around $2100 with everything else similar.  Both  come with a 256 mb Geforce Go 7600.  Hopefully someone can help me with my decision.
    Im looking to buy a laptop to replace my desktop.  However im big into console games but when i get a laptop i would like to play some computer games.  I wont be a hardcore computer gamer.  So could i use a core 2 duo with 1.7 ghz and 2 gigs of ram.  Or should i get the 2.0 ghz.  Would i even notice a difference.  Im looking at some hp's at circuit city and the one is $1300 with 200 gig hd, 1.7 ghz and 2 gigs of ram.  However the 2 ghz processor  has 4mb/L2 cache instead of 2mb/L2 cache and is around $2100 with everything else similar.  Both  come with a 256 mb Geforce Go 7600.  Hopefully someone can help me with my decision.
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  • j3ninja
     
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    Feb 22, 2007 2:21 pm GMT
    Billy243 wrote:
    Im looking to buy a laptop to replace my desktop. However im big into console games but when i get a laptop i would like to play some computer games. I wont be a hardcore computer gamer. So could i use a core 2 duo with 1.7 ghz and 2 gigs of ram. Or should i get the 2.0 ghz. Would i even notice a difference. Im looking at some hp's at circuit city and the one is $1300 with 200 gig hd, 1.7 ghz and 2 gigs of ram. However the 2 ghz processor has 4mb/L2 cache instead of 2mb/L2 cache and is around $2100 with everything else similar. Both come with a 256 mb Geforce Go 7600. Hopefully someone can help me with my decision.

    is your need for a laptop a must? otherwise i would suggest building a desktop which would save you money.

    if you need the laptop for certain reasons i would stick with the 4mb l2 cache. it will more than likely play anything out right now. as for future games it is uncertain
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    [QUOTE="Billy243"]Im looking to buy a laptop to replace my desktop. However im big into console games but when i get a laptop i would like to play some computer games. I wont be a hardcore computer gamer. So could i use a core 2 duo with 1.7 ghz and 2 gigs of ram. Or should i get the 2.0 ghz. Would i even notice a difference. Im looking at some hp's at circuit city and the one is $1300 with 200 gig hd, 1.7 ghz and 2 gigs of ram. However the 2 ghz processor has 4mb/L2 cache instead of 2mb/L2 cache and is around $2100 with everything else similar. Both come with a 256 mb Geforce Go 7600. Hopefully someone can help me with my decision.[/QUOTE] is your need for a laptop a must? otherwise i would suggest building a desktop which would save you money. if you need the laptop for certain reasons i would stick with the 4mb l2 cache. it will more than likely play anything out right now. as for future games it is uncertain
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  • raynimrod
     
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    Feb 22, 2007 2:22 pm GMT
    You could game on a dual core @ 1.7 Ghz, 2GB RAM and a go 7600.  The 2Ghz will see a slight improvement and the cache would help, but given how much extra it costs, it isn't worth it for the minimal performance gain.  I think you should be fine gaming on the cheaper model laptop.

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    Kevin-V wrote:

    If our standard of comparison for PC games was "the console version," the PC version would get a higher score than the others over 90% of the time.

    You could game on a dual core @ 1.7 Ghz, 2GB RAM and a go 7600.  The 2Ghz will see a slight improvement and the cache would help, but given how much extra it costs, it isn't worth it for the minimal performance gain.  I think you should be fine gaming on the cheaper model laptop.
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  • luamhtrad
     
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    Feb 22, 2007 2:32 pm GMT
    You should spec out the e1705 from Dell with a Go 7900 GS. You should land around the $1800 mark with a coupon.


    You should spec out the e1705 from Dell with a Go 7900 GS. You should land around the $1800 mark with a coupon.
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  • Billy243
     
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    Feb 22, 2007 8:53 pm GMT
    Ok thanks alot
    Ok thanks alot
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