Building notebook off ASUS S96J Barebone

[alam]

I just discovered the killer deal of the ASUS S96J barebones 15.4" wide X1600 notebook off of ExcaliberPC.com. So far, I've got it pieced together with a 60 GB Hitachi TravelStar (SATA) @ 7200RPM, a DVD/CD superdrive and 2 x 1 GB Patriot DDR2-667.

Now, for the processor. For some reason, Newegg doesn't carry the T2500, so I've been thinking about grabbing that from ExcaliberPC for $328.09. Now, I see the T2400 on NewEgg for $254, or $206 open box. Is the extra $70 (or $120) worth it to have the T2500 over the T2400? And what about buying an open box product, is it safe?

 

[xdxforever]

Most of the time open box proccesors from newegg are from technically unknowlageable persons sending back parts that they cant install, don't understand, or ordered an incompatable part. I think it is a great way because if its damaged you can always send it back right away.

 

[cheesehead]

I'd go with the T2400. It's not that much faster, and the extra 120$ can be spent on your signifigant other, or more RAM.