AMD Turion 64 ML-34 / 1.8 GHz - processor any good?

ms01ma_2

hi there is a lappy over on the grabbit board with this processor in i want to know what it is equivalent to and is it any good before i order

moob_2

Dual core, AMD>Intel always...= good.

Kilty_2

Turion processors aren't Dual Core.

64 bit though

moob_2

Right you are Kilty. Silly me.

ms01ma_2

Kilty wrote:

Turion processors aren't Dual Core.

64 bit though

cheers so if i was to take a chance on the grabbit board on the 399.99 comet one will i notice a massive difference between this and the duo core t2050 1.6 that im looking at at 539.99

over £150 difference with same ram/hd assuming the grabbit has this

what is 64 bit btw

gaming_guy

the core duo is a dual core 64 bit processor whereas the turion is just 64 bit(correct me if im wrong)

you wont notice any difference in speed unless you use 64bit programs like xp pro 64bit

64 bit description

ms01ma_2

okay but would you pay £150 more for duo core centrino over this amd al34 processor

frogman_2

Depends entirely on what applications you are using...as well as if you are using a (or going to use) a 64-bit OS such as MS Vista. For typical apps. and use, the Turion should be fine esp. if you have 1Gb or over. For multi-tasking or heavy graphics apps., I'd go for the Core Duo.

BTW, you can get a Core Duo for 499 at Comet...

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ms01ma_2

yep seen this i get 10% staff too (woolies card) i was thinking this one not much difference more hd and graphics and cheaper warranty but at £539.99 (after discount) quite a lot more

http://www.comet.co.uk/comet/html/cache/572_336459.html

frogman_2

100Gb drive is worth it if you are going to use it...of course, you could always get an external 2.5" USB drive for backups/media storage/etc. One thing is hard to gauge: quality of screen. May be worth popping into a store to check them out...then buy online!

But the Acer looks a lot of hardware at that price...still won't play decent games though.

ms01ma_2

frogman wrote:

100Gb drive is worth it if you are going to use it...of course, you could always get an external 2.5" USB drive for backups/media storage/etc. One thing is hard to gauge: quality of screen. May be worth popping into a store to check them out...then buy online!

But the Acer looks a lot of hardware at that price...still won't play decent games though.

not fussed about games i only play football manager and download music / dvds etc what could be wrong with the screen