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Old 07-10-2008, 06:38 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default What is the right notebook for me? AMD or Intel?
So I'm looking at HP notebooks because I need an upgrade and I'm trying to figure out which one of these to get.

The Intel notebook, with a lesser video card...

http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/sh...dv6700t_series

-I would get the 2.4 ghz processor and the 8400gs GPU

Or the AMD notebook, with a stronger video card...

http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/sh...me=dv5z_series

-I would get the 2.2 ghz processor and the HD3450 GPU

I really don't have enough knowledge of processors to figure out which one is better. I have never used an AMD before and I know they have some different qualities that Intel processors don't have. I do however like the fact that the AMD notebook has a better GPU and is cheaper, I just would like to know if it would be a good choice to go with the AMD. BTW, I'm going to use this computer for mostly school work and I do some gaming too, not extreme gaming though, I don't mind playing on low quality setting if I need to.

Also, I have only looked at Gateway, Dell, and Alienware laptops and if anyone has any other suggestions I would be open to them. These are just the ones I liked the best so far.

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What is your budget??

Can i recommend something off newegg???
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I like AMD notebooks, as they run so much cooler, so its less painful and quieter on the lap.
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You can always buy a laptop cooler if the CPU is running too hot.
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What is your budget??

Can i recommend something off newegg???
I really don't want to be paying more than $1200.

Also, if anyone does know, I would like to know some more about the processors...
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You can always buy a laptop cooler if the CPU is running too hot.
Yeah, then it becomes extra bulk and noise, which is not good for us travellers
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Intel is better + It's x86.
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All CPUs on the market today are x86 compatible?
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All CPUs on the market today are x86 compatible?
Amd isn't. AMD is based on a different arch
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