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- orkman
Hmm, I don't like how Apple sets a configuration and you buy it or not. I am looking at getting the low-end MBP, but would like to up the video card to 256. Are there any shops out there that custom build...or would it not save me any money in the long run anyway?
- rafalski0
search refurbs on apple website if you're looking to save money
- orkman0
Ok next question then...do the new merom core 2 duos really rock much harder than the old yonah core duos? I like the 64 bit spec, but if I save 400 bucks it may be better to go with older MBPs.
What say ye?
- 305artist0
go core 2 duo and go 256 mb video, its worth it.
- orkman0
Ok I appreciate everyone's advice. 305artist...what advantage does 256 card have over 128? The extra 500 bucks for .16 proc power and 128 more video seems like a lot.
Is it mostly for games and 3D apps where I need more vid RAM?
- Phillip0
Exactly, the extra 500 bucks is for a .16 proc power, 128 more video + 1G of RAM.
I'm planning on buying the MBP 2.16G this weekend. I'll purchased the RAM via Kingston... will save few bucks...
- Phillip0
RAM-link:
- madirish0
i would strongly advise AGAINST getting kingston RAM. they have issues.
this stuff if great and a great price:
http://www.omnitechnologies.biz/…
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- tkmeister0
i love madirish's endorsement.
i think extra graphic power is worth it.
- Soler0
I've had a lot of success with crucial RAM
- 305artist0
yes if you want 3d 256 is worth it
- johndiggity0
always buy the most computer you can afford. http://www.ramjet.com/
- mitee_0
i know that u can customize your iMac and add a better card for like $150 on apple store, dunno about PB though...
- joyride0
$500 bucks isn't to bad for the ram, 256 vid card and faster processor.
Ahhh. just read the tech specs. I was wondering why its 3 gb max. Its 1 gb built into the board, with 2 open slots. So your actually getting a ~$200 stick of ram. You can then add the other 1gb later if you want, without wasting any ram. So think more like ~$300 for the vid card and better processor.
- Phillip0
So there's 1GB built into the board, thanks for the info.
Damn you fine print!
- joyride0
scratch what I said, it's just fuct up. 2 slots, 1 is capable of a 2 gb stick, 1 is only 1gb stick... that's fucked up... don't make sense apple
- Phillip0
Scratch>completed
Will buy 2.16G, more profitable for me. Thanks!!!