T6400 build vs. P8400build

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Been checking out two different builds, but can't decide...]The T6400 build comes with Nvidia GT 130 1Gb memory DDR2, whilst P8400 comes with 3470 mobility Radeon which is inferior in graphics. Will be using the laptop for work (primarily CS3 suite work as well as blender+CAD) but want to play some serious games as well. So which one will choke first?

 

[Maziar]

You can't with either because T6400 is weak so even if u add a good VGA like GT 130M it will bottleneck it,so u won't get the performance u need,on the other side P8400 is a good CPU but with a HD 3470 which is considered as a low-end card u can't play games with it well.
If u don't have any other options and its just these 2,then go for the first one but don't expect running games without any problems.

If u feel this FAQ,we can help u more and u may be able to get a better laptop:
http/www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/page-50797_20_0.html

 

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Ok thanks for the reply. Yeah I know that T6400 isn't much to cheer for but within the limits of my budget and supply range of laptops the next best GPU was a HD 3470... And perhaps 'serious gaming' doesn't really summarize my gaming habits.. it's more like I can accept low-medium settings but I would still like the option of trying out new releases.


1_What is your budget?
1300$-1650$ Top limit with shipping included preferably

2_What is the size of notebook that you are considering?
14-15.6

3_What screen resolution do you want?
not any specific

4_Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop?
Something in between. Primarily at home though.

5_How much battery life do you need?
6-cell or nine cell if affordable

6_Do you want to play games with your laptop? If so then please list the games that you want to with the settings that you want for these games. (Low,Medium or High)?
Medium settings on World in Conflict eg.


7_What other tasks do you want to do with your laptop? (Photo / Video editing, surfing the web, playing music, watching movies, Etc.)
Adobe CS3 suite, Alias studio tools, Blender, Maya, and eventually Autocad

8_How much storage (H.D.D Capacity) do you need?
Min. 200Gb

9_If you are considering specific sites to buy from, please post the links to them.
None, so open to suggestions. But they need to have international shippings

10_How long do you want to keep your laptop?
as long as possible, don't see myself replacing it in at least three years.

11_If you would like to mention some other things about purchasing your ideal laptop, post them.
If possible then a US-international keyboard layout would be like heaven. As well a camera and etc.

12_Please tell us about the brands that you prefer to buy from them and the brands that you don't like and explain the reasons.
Dislike: Apple since I don't use Mac OS
Toshiba since from what I have seen they seem to have really cumbersome design, as well as fujitsu siemens. But then I suppose much depend on particular models so.

13_What country do you live in?
Sweden/Hong Kong so international shipping a must! Can order to both destinations but prefer HK

 

[Maziar]

SAGER NP8662 is the best notebook in that budget:
http/www.xoticpc.com/sager-np8662-built-clevo-m860tu-p-2564.html