Quick Question

Drogla · 05-14-2006, 09:53 PM

Could someone please explain the difference to me about the graphics cards and the networking card? The prices for each are the same. Thanks

Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 900 – Pentium
Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 900 – Celeron

Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG WLAN
54g(TM) 802.11b/g WLAN w/ 125HSM/SpeedBooster(TM)

rhino56 · 05-15-2006, 04:18 AM

is that onboard graphics?

J2T · 05-15-2006, 03:05 PM

yeah, I'm confused.....

=ACID RAIN= · 05-15-2006, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Drogla

Could someone please explain the difference to me about the graphics cards and the networking card? The prices for each are the same. Thanks

Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 900 – Pentium
Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 900 – Celeron

Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG WLAN
54g(TM) 802.11b/g WLAN w/ 125HSM/SpeedBooster(TM)

Well just from CPU comparison, you want pentium over celery. The intel wireless is probably best, because the hardware is most likely optimized for an intel system and probably takes less power to run. That's a guess but it makes sense to me.

Drogla · 05-15-2006, 07:09 PM

yoru guess is as good as mine. Those were the only things i wasnt sure about for a laptop. Gotta get one this summer ya know
Would yall say a 1.8GHz is fast enough? (the computer im using now is a 1.1, works fine...)

rhino56 · 05-15-2006, 09:47 PM

i can say that acer or asus are great laptops, get a 6600 card or the equivelant of it. 1.8 dothan is what i have in mine, when yiou get ready to buy we will help you find the best for your budget.

Drogla · 05-16-2006, 12:52 AM

Im ready to buy once i find a good deal. looking for $700-$800 (tops)
keep in mind i us ethe computer like more normal people. music, movies, emails, essays, a few games (mostly from the mid 90s actualy...)
Yea..twas looking at a Compaq @ costco.com actualy

Nettles · 05-16-2006, 08:45 AM

Gotta link?

Drogla · 05-16-2006, 12:29 PM

http://www.costco.com/CTO/HPConfigur...&model=ER437AV
with a few upgrades to 80gb(4200prm) and uhm.......inless i change the processor, thats probobly it actualy. Actualy, maybe change teh ram from 2x256 to 1x512. Is there a difference in terms of efficiency if ido that>? i know it leaves me space for mor eram later on, but in the nnow, any real difference?

Nettles · 05-16-2006, 01:56 PM

It runs in DC if paired, if I'm not mistaken. I'd go with the 1x256, then use what you've saved, sell the old and get 2x512. That is if it's cheaper than adding $65. Dang RAMs getting cheaper. Also, I HIGHLY recommend you get the 5400rpm drive...

05-14-2006, 09:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Drogla Major Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,139	Quick Question Could someone please explain the difference to me about the graphics cards and the networking card? The prices for each are the same. Thanks Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 900 – Pentium Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 900 – Celeron Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG WLAN 54g(TM) 802.11b/g WLAN w/ 125HSM/SpeedBooster(TM) __________________ Drogla @ N(northern)A(arizona)U(university)

05-15-2006, 03:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
J2T Super Moderator <<<[MP]Major Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,133	yeah, I'm confused..... __________________ System 1 5000+ Black Edition @ 3Ghz Biostar TPower N750 SLi 2x2Gb G.Skill PC2 6400 Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 1TB XFX Geforce 8800GT Alpha Dog Ultra X3 600W System 2 C2D E8400 @ 4Ghz Biostar TPower I45 2x2Gb G.Skill DDR2 8800 XFX HD4890 1GB Ultra X3 1000W

05-15-2006, 07:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
Drogla Major Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,139	yoru guess is as good as mine. Those were the only things i wasnt sure about for a laptop. Gotta get one this summer ya know Would yall say a 1.8GHz is fast enough? (the computer im using now is a 1.1, works fine...) __________________ Drogla @ N(northern)A(arizona)U(university)

05-16-2006, 12:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
Drogla Major Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,139	Im ready to buy once i find a good deal. looking for $700-$800 (tops) keep in mind i us ethe computer like more normal people. music, movies, emails, essays, a few games (mostly from the mid 90s actualy...) Yea..twas looking at a Compaq @ costco.com actualy __________________ Drogla @ N(northern)A(arizona)U(university)

05-16-2006, 08:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
Nettles Moderator/ COD4 Addict First Lieutenant Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SFA Posts: 1,671	Gotta link? __________________ HEAT

05-15-2006, 04:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
rhino56 Administrator General Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 6,813	is that onboard graphics?

05-15-2006, 09:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
rhino56 Administrator General Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 6,813	i can say that acer or asus are great laptops, get a 6600 card or the equivelant of it. 1.8 dothan is what i have in mine, when yiou get ready to buy we will help you find the best for your budget.

05-16-2006, 12:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
Drogla Major Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,139	http://www.costco.com/CTO/HPConfigur...&model=ER437AV with a few upgrades to 80gb(4200prm) and uhm.......inless i change the processor, thats probobly it actualy. Actualy, maybe change teh ram from 2x256 to 1x512. Is there a difference in terms of efficiency if ido that>? i know it leaves me space for mor eram later on, but in the nnow, any real difference? __________________ Drogla @ N(northern)A(arizona)U(university)

05-16-2006, 01:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
Nettles Moderator/ COD4 Addict First Lieutenant Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SFA Posts: 1,671	It runs in DC if paired, if I'm not mistaken. I'd go with the 1x256, then use what you've saved, sell the old and get 2x512. That is if it's cheaper than adding $65. Dang RAMs getting cheaper. Also, I HIGHLY recommend you get the 5400rpm drive... __________________ HEAT