32MB or 64MB Video Card? 1.6 or 1.8GHz P4? System Advice Please

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Hi,

I am considering the Compaq Presario 2800T as my PC. I will play games like Medal of Honor and IL2 Sturmovik (probably at 1024x768) and MS Office at 1600x1200 (on an external monitor).

Base Spec is 1.6Ghz P4 with 32MB Radeon 7500 Mobility, 512MB RAM, 40GB Hard Drive, 15" SXGA+ screen.

Will this suffice, or should I upgrade to a 1.7GHz (+$100) or 1.8GHz (+125 over 1.7)??

Do I need 64MB Video RAM (+$149)??

From looking at video card tests, I don't see a frame rate improvement in going from 32 to 64MB.

Advice?? Comments??

Thanks

 

[MasterHoss]

Consider the 64MB version... 1.6 is fine.

 

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What is the advantage of 64MB? What applications does it provide extra speed for?

Thanks

 

[SteelCityFan]

Games... if you don't plan to game on it, then don't worry about it. Games with larger textures would benefit.

 

[MrBond]

I've always found it's best to skimp on processor in favor of overkill on the video card if you're gaming and want to save money. I'd go with the 64mb card personally.

 

[microAmp]

Originally posted by: MasterHoss
Consider the 64MB version... 1.6 is fine.