Athlon 64 3400 or Pentium M 1.8 for a gaming laptop?

[AnMig]

Basically I am choosing between this two ABS Laptops from newegg

Athlon 64 3400



or

Pentium M 1.8

they are basically the same specs except for the processor. cost around $1800

Lap top will be used primarily for gaming and DVD viewing, I really wanted the mobile x800 video card but unable to find a vendor that uses this video card.


My wife actually wants to buy this

Sony Viao

but I think it s over priced.

quick oppinions please she is hovering over my back

 

[DAPUNISHER]

I'd go with the A64 unless battery life is an issue.

 

[AnMig]

no battery life is not an issue.

I am just not familiar with the mobile version of the Athlon 64. I know the desktop is version is better in gaming but wasnt sure if that was the same in laptops.

thanks for answering.

anybody else have experience with mobile 64 or ABS laptops ?

 

[DAPUNISHER]

Here is a CNET review of the A64 I just googled up Text Looks like its strengths are tailored to your needs

 

[Appledrop]

the 1 with less ghosting on it's lcd

 

[LTC8K6]

The Centrino is 1.3lbs lighter.

How much gaming can you do with a Radeon 9600 anyway? (Mobility 9700 is actually only a 9600XT with a slower core clock)

 

[AnMig]

Thanks again

will probably choose the Athlon 64, The only thing I am I am worried about is the moment I buy this laptop the mobile x800 will probably be available


Peace

 

[formulav8]

Definitely the A64

I have a A64 Lappy with Radeon 9600 and it does very well with all of my games at 1280x800 resolution. No complaints at all

There is no reason to get a PM unless you want the best of battery life.


Jason

 

[imported_brad]

Originally posted by: AnMig
no battery life is not an issue.

there's your answer. if you've got a plug, go with the AMD.

 

[AnMig]

thanks for responses

will get the A64

 

[otispunkmeyer]

Originally posted by: AnMig
thanks for responses
will get the A64

good choice A64 for laptop is the same asthe desktop part....tho isnt it 200mhz slower than the equivalent desktop part? does it have a 1mb cache to make up for this?

 

[Lyfer]

I like how the sony is slower and heavier but goes for $800 more than the abs.

 

[n7]

I personally would never buy a laptop for games, so the Centrino would be my pick, but since you don't really need the slimmer lighter better-battery-life design, the A64 would be your best bet.

 

[Googer]

AnMig add a poll to this thread please.

I would get the A64, but if you want the battery life go with Intel

 

[Googer]

By the looks of things you do not want to spend over $2,000 on a laptop. If you really want the x800 mobile be prepaired to shell out more than 3k for a laptop.

 

[Googer]

http://www.abspc.com/app/config.asp?mono=1885#top Its a Geforce 6800ultra, but is compariable to x800.

 

[AnMig]

AAARGH I found a X800 laptop now is it worth the extra $$$$


Sager NP9860 as configured $2700 3ghz Pentium 4 with HT, 1gb memory, 60gb 7200, 17 inch screen

I hate the dull black look though, my head is splitting at this pointSager NP9860

 

[fishmonger12]

"Do gaming laptops have to be priced for the country club set? These days, the game machine to beat, the Dell Inspiron XPS (Extreme Edition), costs an extreme $3,000--only serious gamers (with serious disposable income) need apply"

rofflecopter. since when did dell become the machine to beat for games?

 

[Googer]

for 2,300 (starting at) you can get an alienware laptop (hold off on the bashing) with a 6800
http://alienware.com/product_d...00&SubCode=SKU-DEFAULT

 

[AnMig]

Is the 6800 really comparable to the x800?

I am off to look for benchmarks. If they are then my options just got bigger.

 

[Cerb]

Originally posted by: AnMig
no battery life is not an issue.

I am just not familiar with the mobile version of the Athlon 64.

There is no mobile version. The DTR version is the desktop one without a heatspreader.

 

[Tarrant64]

Originally posted by: Googer
for 2,300 (starting at) you can get an alienware laptop (hold off on the bashing) with a 6800
http://alienware.com/product_d...00&SubCode=SKU-DEFAULT

:thumbsup:

I used to own one. Was never dissapointed with it. Performance was what they promised.

 

[AnMig]

I was going to get the Alienware with the 6800 but there estimated delivery is 2-3 weeks. I cant wait that long (going on a trip in 2weeks)

I will be getting the ABS http://www.abspc.com/app/config.asp?mono=1885#top thanks to googer for the suggestion.

Thanks you everyone for your input. I really wanted the x800 and was about to buy the sager 9860 but I really dont like the bland balack look.

 

[erikistired]

you need a falcon northwest fragbook!

if you can get her to shell out the bucks that is.

 

[Abix]

Originally posted by: fishmonger12
"Do gaming laptops have to be priced for the country club set? These days, the game machine to beat, the Dell Inspiron XPS (Extreme Edition), costs an extreme $3,000--only serious gamers (with serious disposable income) need apply"

rofflecopter. since when did dell become the machine to beat for games?

Lollerskates and lollercaust. Dell couldnt make a machine thatd stand up to heavy usage of anything.

Joe Blow > Dell

For gaming/video editing/PSing that is.