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No, generally they do indicate power, but within tiers. You have 3 numbers to look at with AMD. The first is the generation and just by nature of that, says something about the power (5XXX vs 6XXX). The next is the best indicator of power, hence 69XX is stronger than 68XX. The last further details this, but there is some play. For instance, a 6730 is less of a card than a 6570. You just need to know the cards.
Yes, but you want the i5-2500k not the i5-2500. It looks like it's out of stock at Newegg, but it should be available elsewhere for a small premium to the 2500. (No need to buy the Archon cooler if you don't get the k processor)
Help us out here. Do you are about size or weight? Is this something that you will travel with or mostly leave on a desk? How much do you want to spend?
Under $1500 would be ideal.15" screen-wise is about as big as it can get (maybe 17"), because it needs to be able to travel to class in college as well (the recipient is graduating HS soon, we don't want to have to get him another laptop in under a year)Thanks for the response. I don't know the right questions to ask or what info to provide without direction haha
Any PROs in here can explain the solid state HD to me in a gamers layman terms?I understand its faster (Like a Raptor faster or?)... but does it work kind of like RAID arrays do?
Will he need to use it in-class on battery? Or will it normally have an electrical socket nearby?
In class - batteryGaming and other uses - socket nearby
Try reading this. It is a bit dated but explains things fairly well.In short SSDs are way faster than the fastest hard drives (including Raptors). Things that speed up are boot times, shutdown times, game load times. and general application loading. The whole PC feels "snappier". It will not give you faster frame rates in games.
Dell's XPS 15 would fit the role fairly well. What is important to look for is "Optimus Graphics" which means the laptop essentially has two video cards -- one low-power for non-gaming use, and another high-power for gaming. This allows for better battery life in-class and good gaming performance when playing games (at the expense of battery life).Another option is Dell's Alienware 14x. Better gaming performance at the expense of battery life and cost.
Thanks a ton - I'll have o try and learn at least a bit about the two, but off the top of your head, which would you recommend and why? I know Alienware is more known to be for gaming stuff, but is it necessary?And do you know the cost of going with a solid state HD, or having an SSD installed, or the differences between having a solid state for everything and having the SSD for games?
I think you're getting your terms confused. Solid State Drive = SSD. Hard Disk Drive = HDD. The latter is the "spinning platter" or traditional kind.With most laptops you generally have to choose one or the other, since there isn't enough room in the chassis for both. In a desktop you have plenty of room. If you plan to store lots of media or several large games on the laptop, then a large SSD is going to be very expensive. But the speed difference is material.
You definitely don't want anything bigger than 15 for use in class, 14 or smaller is better for that environment.
It just depends on how the laptop is going to be used. If it will be used primarily for games and secondarily for mobility/school, then the Alienware is going to provide a better experience. If the use of the laptop will be primarily school and secondarily games, the XPS should be good enough.For me, mobility is king so I always use ultraportables. Everyone is different so it's best to decide how the laptop will be used and then decide which one is best for those needs.
Yeah - I use a 13" but I'm no gamer, all sports for me. I could go to 15 pretty easily I think and not lose much in the weigh of backpack space or anything. 17 would be pushing it, IMO. Both the suggestions look good.'thecatch said:
Probably. I thought an SSD was a large, easily accessible memory card. I thought that was different from a solid state hard drive. I'm computer illiterate. Thanks a ton for your help.'Zasada said:
If you're running a 1080 resolution, no. If you're running 1440 or 1600, probably.(Those are horizontal lines of resolution)
Correct, you won't be allowed to do this, you'll need a second license.
Currently running 1280 X 1024
No clue how to go about this.
You have to buy another copy of Win7. They can be had on NewEgg for $80-$100.No clue how to go about this.
That blows. Feels like I just barely got Win7 but it's been about 1.5 years. Oh well. Should've gone with the family package with multiple licenses.'Zasada said:You have to buy another copy of Win7. They can be had on NewEgg for $80-$100.'Pick said:No clue how to go about this.
It means you're supposed to have a licensed version of XP or Vista that you're taking out of service. You can do a clean install.What does upgrade version mean?The upgrade version (good for 3 machines) is $100 on Amazon today.'Zasada said:You have to buy another copy of Win7. They can be had on NewEgg for $80-$100.'Pick said:No clue how to go about this.
Yes and yes. Don't count on prices coming down much on the 6870s in the next few weeks. Dec 5th came and went with nary a comment on the 7000 series. Pretty disappointing.
Debating buying this and holding on for 6 months or so to see where we get to this summer
Heckuva deal there.
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I've emailed them and complained but doubt I'll hear back.
Talk to me today when you stop by my office.
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