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View Poll Results: Upgrade laptop or build a budget server from my spare parts?
HD3650 Laptop 1 25.00%
HD4670 Desktop 3 75.00%
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Old 02-14-2010, 06:00 PM   #1
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New Build- Laptop or Desktop?

I sold the Paradox (Big gaming rig/lanparty fileserver) so I could start a new build or upgrade the laptop. I should probably sell it all but I have this habit of becoming emotionally attached to computer parts.

----Right now I've got the HD4670 with a big zalman cooler that is good for 835/965 and never breaks 50c.
----I also have a 1tb HDD that I'm keeping from the Paradox.
----For sound I have the Audigy4 Pro which I won't be able to use on the MicroATX due to the fact that I use wireless internet.
----I've got a stock AM2 HSF which I will be using for my OCing since I intake all my computer air from outside where it is about 10f all day.
----The monitor I'm going to be using with this build is a 15" BENQ FP531 with a max res of 1024x768.


Option1:

Processor.
Motherboard.
Ram. x2

Total cost: $145
Average FPS in Crysis on high 1024x768 with OC: 38


Option2:

Get another HD3650 for the sig rig and a HDD enclosure for the 1tb.

Total cost: $110
Average FPS in Crysis on high 1680x1050: 14
Average FPS in Crysis on high 1280x800: 24
Average FPS in Crysis on med 1280x800: 35

Which seems more logical?
I can't decide.

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