help with configuring a new laptop

[Boomer]

i am looking at this HP Pavilion dv9000t laptop from costco.

can u help me configure this model to best fit me? i am up for recomendations other than HP, but my laptop has to be bought through the COSTCO website.


i know i want the 2 gigs of ram. im not sure what card to get? the 256 or 512 go 7600? and what processor should i get? the processor is the biggest thing i need help with.

PS the only game i play is World of Warcraft, so it has to play that smoothly.


so what do YOU think the best setup would be? any input will help

 

[The_Other_One]

I'd go with one of the T5x00 processors(which ever bests fits your budget) and the 256MB 7600. 512MB would just be a waste with that card. As for the CPU, you could get the top-of-the-line, but it's probably more than you really need(and would probably generate a LOT of heat) Plus, for games, performance is more based upon your GPU.

 

[Boomer]

I'd go with one of the T5x00 processors(which ever bests fits your budget) and the 256MB 7600. 512MB would just be a waste with that card. As for the CPU, you could get the top-of-the-line, but it's probably more than you really need(and would probably generate a LOT of heat) Plus, for games, performance is more based upon your GPU.

thanks, i think im gonna pick the T5500(1.66GHz)

y is the 512 mb 7600 a waste? is it not usable? or just not needed? would the 512 version be better for the long run tho?

 

[The_Other_One]

More RAM does not make the GPU go faster. It can only really utilize so much RAM. You're limited by the GPU's capabilities and overall speed.