NI_t3n_IChi_RYU
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my old laptop (Samsung NC20) broke a few days ago, well i actually smashed it because it was driving me insane at how slow it is, so now i have to buy a new one...anyway....
I have $600 to spend and im a bit lost on what to get.
I will be using this laptop for the following -
Surfing internet/blogging
Watching films
Playing games (i know i wont be able to play the latest ones but RTS games from a few years back would be good)
Photo editing
Minor video editing
Audio editing (audacity)
as a bonus, i would LOVE to be able to play counter strike source but for my budget i think im asking too much.
Im in vietnam so i dont have a choice of ordering from the internet, i must simply buy one from a shop.
Most laptops i have found either have the specs of - Core i3 with 3GB of RAM
OR
Core i5 with 2GB of RAM
what do you think would be the best option for my needs, there are also some laptops with Core 2 Duo and 4GB of RAM but ive heard the Core i*'s are better than the C2D.
As i want to play games i take it i should be looking for dedicated graphics instead of shared
Most of the laptop specs either give me the choice of
'Up to 763mb shared'
OR
'512mb ATI Radeon HD5470' - could this play counter strike source?
thanks in advance for your help
I have $600 to spend and im a bit lost on what to get.
I will be using this laptop for the following -
Surfing internet/blogging
Watching films
Playing games (i know i wont be able to play the latest ones but RTS games from a few years back would be good)
Photo editing
Minor video editing
Audio editing (audacity)
as a bonus, i would LOVE to be able to play counter strike source but for my budget i think im asking too much.
Im in vietnam so i dont have a choice of ordering from the internet, i must simply buy one from a shop.
Most laptops i have found either have the specs of - Core i3 with 3GB of RAM
OR
Core i5 with 2GB of RAM
what do you think would be the best option for my needs, there are also some laptops with Core 2 Duo and 4GB of RAM but ive heard the Core i*'s are better than the C2D.
As i want to play games i take it i should be looking for dedicated graphics instead of shared
Most of the laptop specs either give me the choice of
'Up to 763mb shared'
OR
'512mb ATI Radeon HD5470' - could this play counter strike source?
thanks in advance for your help