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Re: what to look for in a computer

by 77viper » Dec 31, 2010 3:30 pm

Cool I Don't think I need to do anything to this for a while, but it's nice to know.

Re: what to look for in a computer

by Hippie459MN » Dec 31, 2010 12:03 pm

77viper wrote:So can the video card be replaced and upgraded?
About 95% of all laptops have on board video and can not be replaced without replacing the whole mother board. The reason for this is to be able to keep them more compact. As far as the video specs in your new lap top, I dont think you will ever have anything to worry about unless you start doing some heavy gaming or some really graphic intensive stuff and I dont see you doing any of that. Not any time soon anyways. ;)

Re: what to look for in a computer

by 77viper » Dec 31, 2010 11:30 am

So can the video card be replaced and upgraded?

Re: what to look for in a computer

by hydrostream76 » Dec 31, 2010 2:56 am

i just bought a laptop for my son, a toshiba
brand new 399 on sale future shop
they still have more
i recommend getting something that has a dedicated video card for graphics
you'll see it on the spec list
or else you'll be using your PC chip set for that
here's a link to some deals, the one i got was 100 bucks on sale for 399

http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/category/15-laptops/25315.aspx?path=4cfc3d687f062b478034950ac3aad2daen01

Re: what to look for in a computer

by Hippie459MN » Dec 31, 2010 12:56 am

I took a quick look at it and its a nice machine with some very nice specs. He just went from a 90hp 2000lbs Bayliner to a 280hp 900lbs Hydrostream. :mrgreen:

Really though, He got a awesome deal!

Re: what to look for in a computer

by 77viper » Dec 30, 2010 11:54 pm

Well I went with the pavilion dv6 and so far it rocks. Now if I could just pry it out of my hands and my a** off the couch and get some work done on the vking.

Re: what to look for in a computer

by Hippie459MN » Dec 30, 2010 4:07 pm

Wow, Thats not a bad price for that at all. :)

Re: what to look for in a computer

by VultureNo2 » Dec 30, 2010 3:19 pm

That looks good and would run great with 6gb ram. Seems to have everything you need. You can compare at bestbuy, but I think something similar and new would be round 500. MAke sure and let me know when you are coming down my way. Bill

Re: what to look for in a computer

by 77viper » Dec 30, 2010 2:17 pm

Thanks guys.
I can't say I know enough about computers to have a opinion on Macs, but they are out of my price range.

Are you better off with say 3GB of memory and a bigger processor, or more memory and a smaller processor.

I found what looks like a good deal on a used HP http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/ele/2132588044.html.

It should be the the second or third week in Jan that I will be out there.

Re: what to look for in a computer

by VultureNo2 » Dec 30, 2010 9:47 am

Chet, up the memory to 3GB. Windows 7.0 takes almost all of the 2gb to run, leaving you not enough to run quickly. It costs a little more but is well worth it. Also, I am NOT an APPLE guy. If you have any questions, feel free to PM me. Also, do you have a better idea when you are coming to Yamaha yet? Looking forward to meeting you. Bill

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