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Justin H
I am getting ready to purchase a new laptop. I want one with a decent size screen and a fingerprint scanner. It will be used for everyday computing and school work.
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If you're a little into gaming like myself, you're @ the store and looking at the display laptops, the 1st thing you should look for on computer surface itself is a logo sticker for NVidia or ATI Mobility Radeon just below the keyboard. This shows that the laptop has a DEDICATED GRAPHICS CARD. Diablo III, the game I would love most to play is said to run on 3D graphics & is rumored to need at least 1GB of graphics memory (a lower graphics memory = cheaper laptop price), so always check the system requirement specs of the game's packaging (ex. SIMS 3; see if your laptop meets all these requirements).
Next important aspect is the RAM (memory). If you're in designing & you need to ran applications like AutoCAD 2007 or softwares used for editing photos and videos, you have to make sure that the laptop has at least 2GB DDR2 memory modules in it (the more, the better; DDR3 the fastest and newest type of memory modules that came out last October).
But what makes a computer really run fast? It is it's processor! So if you really want your processor to have computing prowess & for you to be able to run different applications simultaneously, make sure it's as efficient as an Intel Core 2 Duo Processor (Centrino 2 is a Core 2 Duo that features power saving capabilities; Quad Core is for gaming fanatics). A Core 2 Duo, is like having 2 motors running your machine each independent of the other which means for a Quad Core, it's like 4 motors are running the machine (that means it will run faster & more efficient even if its frequency is lower to that of a Core 2 Duo). Intel: Core 2 Duo, Centrino 2, Quad Core & Core i-7 (Core i-5 for desktops only as of now) are all very much faster and better than an Intel: Atom, Celeron & Pentium (and their more affordable AMD counterparts). Just make sure that you have at least 2GHz of speed on your processor. For my computer, I chose an Intel® Core⢠i7-720QM Processor (1.6GHz, 6MB L2 Cache, 1333MHz FSB; newest type just came out this Nov) w/c is just the right stuff for the applications I use & games I play.
The average laptop LCD screen size is 15.4". If you want something smaller than that with these 3 features I just shed some light on, expect the price to go higher (ex. for 13.3" & 14.1" LCD screens).
The HDD (Hard Disc Drive) should have at least 320GB {Although I would have loved my computer more if it came with two HDD bays... 1st one for a 128GB SSD (Solid State Drive) and a back-up 500GB (72000rpm) 2nd HDD}.
If you've thought of a small, portable and affordable laptop, the new Sony CW13FX/B Jet Black glossy notebook went on sale @ Fry's about 3 weeks ago (for only $699.99). I checked out the price they had in other stores, and Fry's was cheaper by about $200 {go to Fry's Electronics (www.Fry's.com) then type in this # 6029078 (or 6029138 for white & 6029108 for pink) in the search box under Notebooks/Tablets before you click on GO}. Now, after the sale, the price went up by $100, so we are waiting for it to go on sale again after Thanksgiving. Let's say you are on 9th grade.. when buying a computer, you have to consider if you will still be able to use the one you bought for college? For this particular Sony model, I would assure you, you can still use it for college as long as you take good care of it & not break it (for the technology installed on this computer will not be outdated & still be good in 10 years to come, but this is just an example). There are a lot of good brand of computers out there Toshiba, Dell, HP and ACER (w/c owns Asus & Gateway; has affordable computers with the newest technology installed), you just need to look for the ones on sale (try display computers on Clearance Sale inside stores like Micro Center, Best Buy and Office Depot). Try http://www.newegg.com/ look for HP Pavilion dv6-1362nr.
Microsoft Office is an office productivity software (so you would need to buy the retail version after the 60-day Free Trial Version that comes with all brand new computers expires, to be able to use the Word, Excel and Power Point applications). Retail version is about $159, but you can get a discounted price of $99 with a configured Dell laptop (www.dell.com).
MacBooks, that is on a totally different aspect for Apple has their own OS (Operating System) unlike the common Windows OS (XP, Vista and the newest Windows 7) that most computers come with.
Some places to start looking for the best prices, my advice, go to Fry's, CostCo, MicroCenter and BestBuy's web sites for updates & comparison. There are a lot of options and different combinations you can try in customizing your own laptop, just stick to the bare essentials first (www.HP.com). The 15.6" HP laptop I customized and had configured with the Intel® Core⢠i-7 came to a total amount of $1,455.80 ($136 tax + other sur-charges already included). I chose to pay more to have the newest technology installed, so that I don't have to worry about it getting outdated within the next 15 yrs.
If you're a little into gaming like myself, you're @ the store and looking at the display laptops, the 1st thing you should look for on computer surface itself is a logo sticker for NVidia or ATI Mobility Radeon just below the keyboard. This shows that the laptop has a DEDICATED GRAPHICS CARD. Diablo III, the game I would love most to play is said to run on 3D graphics & is rumored to need at least 1GB of graphics memory (a lower graphics memory = cheaper laptop price), so always check the system requirement specs of the game's packaging (ex. SIMS 3; see if your laptop meets all these requirements).
Next important aspect is the RAM (memory). If you're in designing & you need to ran applications like AutoCAD 2007 or softwares used for editing photos and videos, you have to make sure that the laptop has at least 2GB DDR2 memory modules in it (the more, the better; DDR3 the fastest and newest type of memory modules that came out last October).
But what makes a computer really run fast? It is it's processor! So if you really want your processor to have computing prowess & for you to be able to run different applications simultaneously, make sure it's as efficient as an Intel Core 2 Duo Processor (Centrino 2 is a Core 2 Duo that features power saving capabilities; Quad Core is for gaming fanatics). A Core 2 Duo, is like having 2 motors running your machine each independent of the other which means for a Quad Core, it's like 4 motors are running the machine (that means it will run faster & more efficient even if its frequency is lower to that of a Core 2 Duo). Intel: Core 2 Duo, Centrino 2, Quad Core & Core i-7 (Core i-5 for desktops only as of now) are all very much faster and better than an Intel: Atom, Celeron & Pentium (and their more affordable AMD counterparts). Just make sure that you have at least 2GHz of speed on your processor. For my computer, I chose an Intel® Core⢠i7-720QM Processor (1.6GHz, 6MB L2 Cache, 1333MHz FSB; newest type just came out this Nov) w/c is just the right stuff for the applications I use & games I play.
The average laptop LCD screen size is 15.4". If you want something smaller than that with these 3 features I just shed some light on, expect the price to go higher (ex. for 13.3" & 14.1" LCD screens).
The HDD (Hard Disc Drive) should have at least 320GB {Although I would have loved my computer more if it came with two HDD bays... 1st one for a 128GB SSD (Solid State Drive) and a back-up 500GB (72000rpm) 2nd HDD}.
If you've thought of a small, portable and affordable laptop, the new Sony CW13FX/B Jet Black glossy notebook went on sale @ Fry's about 3 weeks ago (for only $699.99). I checked out the price they had in other stores, and Fry's was cheaper by about $200 {go to Fry's Electronics (www.Fry's.com) then type in this # 6029078 (or 6029138 for white & 6029108 for pink) in the search box under Notebooks/Tablets before you click on GO}. Now, after the sale, the price went up by $100, so we are waiting for it to go on sale again after Thanksgiving. Let's say you are on 9th grade.. when buying a computer, you have to consider if you will still be able to use the one you bought for college? For this particular Sony model, I would assure you, you can still use it for college as long as you take good care of it & not break it (for the technology installed on this computer will not be outdated & still be good in 10 years to come, but this is just an example). There are a lot of good brand of computers out there Toshiba, Dell, HP and ACER (w/c owns Asus & Gateway; has affordable computers with the newest technology installed), you just need to look for the ones on sale (try display computers on Clearance Sale inside stores like Micro Center, Best Buy and Office Depot). Try http://www.newegg.com/ look for HP Pavilion dv6-1362nr.
Microsoft Office is an office productivity software (so you would need to buy the retail version after the 60-day Free Trial Version that comes with all brand new computers expires, to be able to use the Word, Excel and Power Point applications). Retail version is about $159, but you can get a discounted price of $99 with a configured Dell laptop (www.dell.com).
MacBooks, that is on a totally different aspect for Apple has their own OS (Operating System) unlike the common Windows OS (XP, Vista and the newest Windows 7) that most computers come with.
Some places to start looking for the best prices, my advice, go to Fry's, CostCo, MicroCenter and BestBuy's web sites for updates & comparison. There are a lot of options and different combinations you can try in customizing your own laptop, just stick to the bare essentials first (www.HP.com). The 15.6" HP laptop I customized and had configured with the Intel® Core⢠i-7 came to a total amount of $1,455.80 ($136 tax + other sur-charges already included). I chose to pay more to have the newest technology installed, so that I don't have to worry about it getting outdated within the next 15 yrs.
Can this computer run Windows Vista Business?
Lai Yu Zen
Processor speed: 2.4GHz
RAM: 735MB
Graphic: S3 Graphics ProSavage DDR
Can this computer run Vista Business smoothly? And can it run smoothly when playing games like Imperial Glory?
Answer
Would help a lot if you mentioned the computer brand and model number.
My opinion: Don't waste your money upgrading your computer to Vista.
Imperial Glory does not run with Vista.
=================
Imperial Glory DOES NOT work with Vista
http://forums.eidosgames.com/showthread.php?p=693806
Further you computer will NEVER meet the specs for Imperial Glory; You need a Pentium 3 1 GHz.per
http://www.windowsmarketplace.com/details.aspx?itemid=3429214
Requirement 1 Windows 2000/XP
Requirement 2 Processor: Pentium 3 1 GHz
Requirement 3 DirectX 9.0b
Requirement 4 256 MB RAM
Requirement 5 Free hard drive space: 2.5 GB
Requirement 6 3D Video Card 64MB Directx 9.0b
Requirement 7 16-bits Sound Card
=========================
Run Vista Upgrade Advisors
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/upgradeadvisor.mspx
http://pcpitstop.com/vistaready/default.asp
Also check that the Vista drivers for your printer, scanner, etc. are available.
Compare Features of Vista versions
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/editions/choose.mspx
Upgrade paths
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/upgradepaths.mspx
Do not waste your money changing to Vista Business. It will run noticably slower and the money you will spend to upgrade is not far from the cost of a new computer.
For Vista 2 GB RAM is best.
Your graphics adapter is no longer supported.
http://www.s3graphics.com/en/resources/drivers/legacy/software_archive.jsp
$200 Vista Business
$80-$170 2GB RAM
$70 Video Card
=============
$350-$440 If it can even be upgraded to Vista.
You can buy a new computer with without monitor and speakers for under $500 with:
Dual type processor
2 GB RAM
Vista Home Premium
250+GB Hard Drive
CD/DVD Dual Layer Burner
10/100 Ethernet port
Examples:
http://outlet.us.dell.com/ARBOnlineSales/topics/global.aspx/arb/online/en/InventorySearch?c=us&cs=22&l=en&s=dfh
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?st=processingtime%3A%3E1900-01-01&qp=crootcategoryid%23%23-1%23%23-1~~q70726f63657373696e6774696d653a3e313930302d30312d3031~~cabcat0500000%23%230%23%2311a~~cabcat0501000%23%230%23%2329~~f533%7C%7C323030474220616e64205570~~nf118%7C%7C324742&usc=abcat0500000&nrp=15&type=page&sp=%2Bcurrentprice+skuid&sc=abComputerSP&id=pcat17080
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Desktop-Computers/sem/rpsm/catOid/-12962/N/20012961+20012962+312962001/link/ref/rpem/ccd/categorylist.do
http://www.walmart.com/search/browse-ng.do?ic=24_0&ref=125875.126125+500986.4293423185&fromPageCatId=41937&catNavId=41937
==============================
My opinion for a new computer processor to run Vista:
Non gaming: Rendering Time of 1:59 or less
Gaming: Rendering Time of 1:33 or less (1.20 or less preferred)
Refer to:
http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu_2007.html
===============================
My opinion for a new video card:
Latest games: FRAPS (frames per second) of 50 or higher
Examples: 8800GTS; 8600GTS
Moderate games: FRAPS of 30 or more.
No games a FRAPS of 18 or more
Refer to:
http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics.html
===============================
To determine Graphics Cards relative performance refer to the charts below.
http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics.html
http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid=399&type=expert&pid=1
http://www.fudzilla.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1595&Itemid=40&limit=1&limitstart=2
Mobile Graphics Cards - Benchmark List
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Graphics-Cards-Benchmark-List.844.0.html
DirectX 9 vs 10
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/pcs/directx-9-vs-directx-10-worth-upgrading-to-vista-for-243099.php
===============
CPU gaming performance charts:
http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu_2007.html
CPU Benchmarks
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/index.php
================
How to Buy a Power Supply
http://www.wikihow.com/Buy-a-Power-Supply
NVIDIA SLI Certified Power Supplies
http://www.slizone.com/object/slizone_build_psu.html
If you buy a power supply NVIDIA SLI certified for the 8800Ultra it should work with anything.
ATI Radeon Crossfire Certified Power Supplies
http://ati.amd.com/technology/crossfire/buildyourown2.html
Diamond Video Cards Certified Power Supplies
http://www.diamondmm.com/certified.php
Would help a lot if you mentioned the computer brand and model number.
My opinion: Don't waste your money upgrading your computer to Vista.
Imperial Glory does not run with Vista.
=================
Imperial Glory DOES NOT work with Vista
http://forums.eidosgames.com/showthread.php?p=693806
Further you computer will NEVER meet the specs for Imperial Glory; You need a Pentium 3 1 GHz.per
http://www.windowsmarketplace.com/details.aspx?itemid=3429214
Requirement 1 Windows 2000/XP
Requirement 2 Processor: Pentium 3 1 GHz
Requirement 3 DirectX 9.0b
Requirement 4 256 MB RAM
Requirement 5 Free hard drive space: 2.5 GB
Requirement 6 3D Video Card 64MB Directx 9.0b
Requirement 7 16-bits Sound Card
=========================
Run Vista Upgrade Advisors
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/upgradeadvisor.mspx
http://pcpitstop.com/vistaready/default.asp
Also check that the Vista drivers for your printer, scanner, etc. are available.
Compare Features of Vista versions
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/editions/choose.mspx
Upgrade paths
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/upgradepaths.mspx
Do not waste your money changing to Vista Business. It will run noticably slower and the money you will spend to upgrade is not far from the cost of a new computer.
For Vista 2 GB RAM is best.
Your graphics adapter is no longer supported.
http://www.s3graphics.com/en/resources/drivers/legacy/software_archive.jsp
$200 Vista Business
$80-$170 2GB RAM
$70 Video Card
=============
$350-$440 If it can even be upgraded to Vista.
You can buy a new computer with without monitor and speakers for under $500 with:
Dual type processor
2 GB RAM
Vista Home Premium
250+GB Hard Drive
CD/DVD Dual Layer Burner
10/100 Ethernet port
Examples:
http://outlet.us.dell.com/ARBOnlineSales/topics/global.aspx/arb/online/en/InventorySearch?c=us&cs=22&l=en&s=dfh
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?st=processingtime%3A%3E1900-01-01&qp=crootcategoryid%23%23-1%23%23-1~~q70726f63657373696e6774696d653a3e313930302d30312d3031~~cabcat0500000%23%230%23%2311a~~cabcat0501000%23%230%23%2329~~f533%7C%7C323030474220616e64205570~~nf118%7C%7C324742&usc=abcat0500000&nrp=15&type=page&sp=%2Bcurrentprice+skuid&sc=abComputerSP&id=pcat17080
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Desktop-Computers/sem/rpsm/catOid/-12962/N/20012961+20012962+312962001/link/ref/rpem/ccd/categorylist.do
http://www.walmart.com/search/browse-ng.do?ic=24_0&ref=125875.126125+500986.4293423185&fromPageCatId=41937&catNavId=41937
==============================
My opinion for a new computer processor to run Vista:
Non gaming: Rendering Time of 1:59 or less
Gaming: Rendering Time of 1:33 or less (1.20 or less preferred)
Refer to:
http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu_2007.html
===============================
My opinion for a new video card:
Latest games: FRAPS (frames per second) of 50 or higher
Examples: 8800GTS; 8600GTS
Moderate games: FRAPS of 30 or more.
No games a FRAPS of 18 or more
Refer to:
http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics.html
===============================
To determine Graphics Cards relative performance refer to the charts below.
http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics.html
http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid=399&type=expert&pid=1
http://www.fudzilla.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1595&Itemid=40&limit=1&limitstart=2
Mobile Graphics Cards - Benchmark List
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Graphics-Cards-Benchmark-List.844.0.html
DirectX 9 vs 10
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/pcs/directx-9-vs-directx-10-worth-upgrading-to-vista-for-243099.php
===============
CPU gaming performance charts:
http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu_2007.html
CPU Benchmarks
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/index.php
================
How to Buy a Power Supply
http://www.wikihow.com/Buy-a-Power-Supply
NVIDIA SLI Certified Power Supplies
http://www.slizone.com/object/slizone_build_psu.html
If you buy a power supply NVIDIA SLI certified for the 8800Ultra it should work with anything.
ATI Radeon Crossfire Certified Power Supplies
http://ati.amd.com/technology/crossfire/buildyourown2.html
Diamond Video Cards Certified Power Supplies
http://www.diamondmm.com/certified.php
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