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Solved! Solid State with Intel T9600 or 500GB at 7200 rpm HD with Core i7-720QM

menialwitnesl1l

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Hello,
I need some help. I'm debating over the xps studio 16 with a SSD, T9600 processor, ati mobility 565v, and a xps studio 16 with a 500GB at 7200rpm HD, a core i7-720QM processor, ati mobility 5730. Which would you want or suggest? Main uses would be for gaming and multimedia in addition to everyday college student needs. Please help!
 
Hello and welcome to the forums
The second one has a better CPU and VGA so it overall will perform better in games.
 
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I love the SSD in a laptop. It makes everything feel snappier. If capacity is not an issue, perhaps you could replace the hard drive in laptop#2 and get the best of both worlds.
 
Well actually, I'm going to by the Asus G73JH-RBBX05. Maybe later when I get more money I'll put in an SSD. I've heard that it has room for two hard drives. When I get to that point I'll ask you guys for advice.