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question on Inspiron xps 2
I have a question about the new chip (Intel® Pentium® M Processor 770 (2.13 GHz/2MB Cache/533MHz FSB) that is in the dell xps 2. How can this play games when some games like farcry recomend a 3.GHZ chip. Is it really faster then 2.13 GHZ or do the other parts of the computer make up for the lack of power in the chip.
I want to know what would be better for gaming a pentium M 2.13 or a pentium 4 3.8GHZ in a notebook. So if you guys if could compare the two chips for me that would be great thanks.
Thank-you for your time
Kevin N.
Message Edited by icebeam on 05-08-2005 12:59 PM
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Posted May 8th, 2005 21:00
Yup. Also, for gaming the xps2 is the hottest(not in temp) thing out there. the 6800ultra that it comes with rocks big time. Btw, speed wise, it will work alot faster when plugged into an a/c outlet. Look at my gaming benchmarks below. You'll see what I mean.Liquidforce11
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Posted May 10th, 2005 20:00
I've had the chance to demo this laptop before it hit the market, and I must add that the new video card it has and upgraded features from the XPS makes it screaming fast. However, the price tag? ouch. I'd by a basic laptop and a loaded desktop for the same price!
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Posted May 8th, 2005 20:00
The tradeoff for a 3+ GHz P4 is bulk, weight and most likely system reliability. Basically, that is a desktop CPU or a mobile P4, which runs hot, which in turn stresses the rest of the system - many of the fast P4 notebooks, and not just Dells, have a reputation for unreliability and overheating.
In all honesty, if you need that level of performance, buy a desktop system - not only will it be far cheaper than a notebook, it'll also be more upgradeable.