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// Spec 1
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CPU : Intel® Pentium® M Processor 780 @ 2.26GHz 533FSB 2MB Cache ~
CNB131
MOTHERBOARD : Intel 915GM Chipset Mainboard
MEMORY : 2GB PC4200 DDR2-533 SODIMM MEMORY
VIDEO CARD : Upgradable MXM 16X PCI-Express NVIDIA Geforce GO 6800
256MB Video
HARD DRIVE : 80GB 7200RPM ULTRA ATA 100 HARD DRIVE
OPTICAL DRIVE : 16X/4X CD-RW/DVD+RW COMBO DRIVE
SOUND : BUILT-IN AC 97 SOUND
Base model link:
http://www.cyberpowersystem.com/system/ntbks47000.asp?v=d
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// Spec 2
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CPU: Intel Pentium 4 560 3.6GHz 800MHz 1MB LGA775
Chipset: Intel 915P + ICH6
Memory: 2 Gig DDR2-533
Video: nVidia 6800GO 256MB
Opitical: 8X DVD-RW Dual Layer Drive
Hard Drive: Toshiba 80GB 5400rpm 16MB cache
Audio: High Definition Audio 24 bit 1.92KHz
//
// Summary
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A minor difference between the 2 is the Hard Drive on Spec 1 has an 8MB
Cache, but is 7200 rpm. The Hard Drive on Spec 2 is 5400 rpm, but has
16 MB cache.
Spec 1 runs with the "M" Processor for 2.26ghz
SPec 2 runs with the "P4" Processor for 3.6ghz
Spec 1 CPU has a 2 MB Cache
Spec 2 CPU has a 1 MB cache
Battery life on Spec 2 is about half that of the "M" processor, but
that's not really a big deal to me.. as I tend to be somewhere with
power outlets most of the time.
My main concern is performance on high end games and disk speed. I
don't want the game to stutter as it's loading up segments of the game
as progression is made, and I don't want to worry about graphics
lagging because the CPU can't push enough power through for whatever is
required.
I know the "M" series is suppose to run cooler than the P4
HyperThreaded, but running high end games I think either system would
probably get pretty hot from all the graphics crunching.
When I refer to gaming, I'm talking about Half-Life 2 / Doom 3 /
F.E.A.R. / Quake 4 quality level.
I know there are some more expensive notebooks out there that include
the 7800 series graphics card, but I'm trying to keep the price within
reason. I can get the Spec 1 Notebook for about $2,400. I can get the
Spec 2 for about $2,000.
If anyone knows of a better deal, please by all means.. advise. =)
Feedback on what you would recommend greatly appreciated.
// Spec 1
//
CPU : Intel® Pentium® M Processor 780 @ 2.26GHz 533FSB 2MB Cache ~
CNB131
MOTHERBOARD : Intel 915GM Chipset Mainboard
MEMORY : 2GB PC4200 DDR2-533 SODIMM MEMORY
VIDEO CARD : Upgradable MXM 16X PCI-Express NVIDIA Geforce GO 6800
256MB Video
HARD DRIVE : 80GB 7200RPM ULTRA ATA 100 HARD DRIVE
OPTICAL DRIVE : 16X/4X CD-RW/DVD+RW COMBO DRIVE
SOUND : BUILT-IN AC 97 SOUND
Base model link:
http://www.cyberpowersystem.com/system/ntbks47000.asp?v=d
//
// Spec 2
//
CPU: Intel Pentium 4 560 3.6GHz 800MHz 1MB LGA775
Chipset: Intel 915P + ICH6
Memory: 2 Gig DDR2-533
Video: nVidia 6800GO 256MB
Opitical: 8X DVD-RW Dual Layer Drive
Hard Drive: Toshiba 80GB 5400rpm 16MB cache
Audio: High Definition Audio 24 bit 1.92KHz
//
// Summary
//
A minor difference between the 2 is the Hard Drive on Spec 1 has an 8MB
Cache, but is 7200 rpm. The Hard Drive on Spec 2 is 5400 rpm, but has
16 MB cache.
Spec 1 runs with the "M" Processor for 2.26ghz
SPec 2 runs with the "P4" Processor for 3.6ghz
Spec 1 CPU has a 2 MB Cache
Spec 2 CPU has a 1 MB cache
Battery life on Spec 2 is about half that of the "M" processor, but
that's not really a big deal to me.. as I tend to be somewhere with
power outlets most of the time.
My main concern is performance on high end games and disk speed. I
don't want the game to stutter as it's loading up segments of the game
as progression is made, and I don't want to worry about graphics
lagging because the CPU can't push enough power through for whatever is
required.
I know the "M" series is suppose to run cooler than the P4
HyperThreaded, but running high end games I think either system would
probably get pretty hot from all the graphics crunching.
When I refer to gaming, I'm talking about Half-Life 2 / Doom 3 /
F.E.A.R. / Quake 4 quality level.
I know there are some more expensive notebooks out there that include
the 7800 series graphics card, but I'm trying to keep the price within
reason. I can get the Spec 1 Notebook for about $2,400. I can get the
Spec 2 for about $2,000.
If anyone knows of a better deal, please by all means.. advise. =)
Feedback on what you would recommend greatly appreciated.