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Core duo or core 2 duo?

Discussion in 'Mobile Computing' started by crampy, Jun 7, 2007.

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  1. crampy Newcomer, in training

    hey everyone, I'm tryin to decide on which laptop. It will be used for some games, video editing and secondlife. one has a core duo 2ghz (x 2). the other has a core 2 duo 1.66 ghz (x2) Obviously the core 2 duo is newer technology but because the core duo is faster does that make it better? the core 2 duo is 55 GBP more. Also both systems come with vista home installed an i remember readin somewhere that it really needs 2gig memory to run good? these laptops have 1 gig DDR2 so are they going to be fast enough for vista? thankyou

    BTW here are links to the 2 laptops
    http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/Asus_F3Jr_Laptop_F3JR-AP084C/version-1.asp

    http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/Asus_F3Jr_Laptop_F3JR-AP137C/version-1.asp

    If any1 can recommend a system same kinda spec as good please do!!
    crampy, Jun 7, 2007
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  2. poertner_1274 secroF laicepS topShceT

    Core 2 Duo has much better performance than Core Duo

    1gig will work out okay, but if you are going to be doing memory intensive things, then 2gig is recommended.

    I just bought a laptop with vista, and it only has 1gig, I plan on upgrading soon.

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    poertner_1274, Jun 7, 2007
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  3. beef_jerky4104 Banned

    Core 2 Duo is faster despite the other circumstances. And like poertner said 2GB is recommended.
    beef_jerky4104, Jun 7, 2007
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  4. Tedster Techspot old timer.....

    with anything less then 2gb, Vista will run poor.
    even more is recommended. 4gb is ideal.
    Tedster, Jun 8, 2007
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