Which is better?

[OUtlAnDeR]

Hey everyone, im looking at 2 notebooks that im having trouble picking. My intentions with the notebook is to be used for gaming, graphic editing/design, and web surfing.

FIRST:

Product Features



AMD Mobile Athlon 64 Processor 4000+ and 2.6GHz Processor Speed

15.4" Widescreen Ultrabright WXGA TFT Type Display

100GB Hard Drive (4200RPM)

1024MB PC2700 DDR memory for multitasking power, expandable up to 1536MB.

DVD+/-RW Multi-Format Double Layer (Up To 8.5GB) Drive

10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 Port), 802.11g Wireless LAN (Up To 54Mbps) SecureEasySetup, 125 High Speed, ModeBroadRange Technology
Weighs only 3.4 kg and measures just 4.1 cm thin for easy portability.

Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating system preinstalled; software package includes Microsoft Works 8.0, Microsoft Office 2003 Student Teacher Edition Trial (60-Day Complimentary Trial Period), Microsoft Money 2005, Microsoft Encarta Online, Adobe Reader 7, CyberLink PowerDVD, Nero 6 Suite, Microsoft Windows Media Player 10, Microsoft Digital Image Starter Edition 2006 (60-Day Digital Image Standard 2006 Trial), RealNetworks RealPlayer , Napster 3.0 (30-Day Trial), Quicktime, Microsoft Internet Explorer, AOL 9.0 (6 Months Membership), Google Toolbar, SecureEasySetup, GatewayShield Comprehensive Security, McAfee Internet Security Suite (90-Day Complimentary Subscription) and more.

I/O Ports: 4 x USB 2.0, 1 x VGA External Connector, 1 x S-Video External Connector, 1 x IEEE 1394, 1 x RJ11 (Modem), 1 x RJ45 (Ethernet LAN), 1 x Microphone, 1 x Headphone / Audio Out

Graphics: ATI Radeon X600 Graphics, 256MB HyperMemory Video Memory (128MB Local Onboard Video Memory)


SECOND:

SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Inspiron 6400 Dual Core Qty 1
Intel® Core™ Duo processor T2300 (2MB Cache/1.66GHz/667MHz FSB), Genuine Windows® XP Home Unit Price $1,349.00
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- $250.00

Catalog Number: 70702
Module Description Show Details
Inspiron 6400 Intel® Core™ Duo processor T2300 (2MB Cache/1.66GHz/667MHz FSB)
Operating System Genuine Windows® XP Home
LCD Panel 15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA Display
Memory Free Upgrade to 1GB DDR2 SDRAM at 533Mhz
Video Card Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Hard Drive 60GB Hard Drive
Network Card and Modem Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
Adobe Software Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 6.0
Combo/DVD+RW Drives 8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
Wireless Networking Cards Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/g Mini Card (54Mbps)
Office Productivity Software (Pre-Installed) No productivity suite- Corel WordPerfect word processor only
Anti-Virus/Security Suite (Pre-installed) McAfee Security Center w/ VirusScan, Firewall and Privacy, 90-day trial
Primary Battery 53 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Hardware Support Services 1 Yr Return to Depot Service with 1 Yr Tech Support
Operating System Backup & Recovery PC Restore recovery system by Symantec

TOTAL:$1,099.00


I cant decide which is better. The intel is Dual Core, but the graphics card isnt the best, while the AMD is single core, but has a kicking graphics card.

Any input would be great,
thanks

 

[bigsaucybob]

Well the first one is hands down better for gaming, right now. its single threaded and has a better gpu.

the second is gonna be better for multitasking and maybe in a little while, better for gaming and dual core apps.

so whatever you plan on doing more of.

 

[OUtlAnDeR]

Well the first one is hands down better for gaming, right now. its single threaded and has a better gpu.

the second is gonna be better for multitasking and maybe in a little while, better for gaming and dual core apps.

so whatever you plan on doing more of.

Well mostly it will be used for things like graphics design, and web surfing, with every once and awhile gaming. its going to be something like 70% Design/web surfing, 30% Gaming.

I want a system that will be abnle to do this and be better in the long run. The dual core is also a bit cheaper

 

[LaptopExtreme]

The first one is much better. How much is the first one?

 

[spamdos]

yeah the processor on the first one is good and so is the gpu that is the better one. even with the core duo, i think that i would prefer the amd processor. this is price not taken into account

 

[OUtlAnDeR]

This first one is $1399 Canadian (before taxes) and the second one is about $150 cheaper

 

[LaptopExtreme]

This first one is $1399 Canadian (before taxes) and the second one is about $150 cheaper

I'd still go with the first one since it's not integrated graphics and a faster processor. What models are these (so all of us will know)? The core duo is good, but the previous reasons are why I'd go with the first one.