New cam girl needs new laptop. Help!
Okay, so I've been lurking on these forums for a while now and this will be my first post. I'm sort of thinking of it as my first step to begin camming...
I actually had to give up my old laptop some months ago, so I don't have a computer as of right now (I'm typing this from my mobile phone. LOL!) but I've been looking into ordering a new laptop from either NewEgg or QVC. Anywhoo, these are my two final choices:
NewEgg:
Qvc:
I realize that there's not much difference between the two laptops, both Toshiba (because I live by them, my previous laptop was one and I was in love with it) but I'm still wavering.
The Toshiba from NewEgg is slightly more expensive, with an Intel Core i7 Processor running at 2.3 GHz and the Toshiba from QVC is running with an AMD quad-core processor at 1.5 GHz, 2.4 with Turbo Core. I really don't know all the much about computers, and I don't want to spend more than I really need to if the less expensive laptop would suffice and performance would be equal or almost equal to the one from NewEgg. :/
HELP! Please, I'd appreciate it. :)
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I would go with the one that has the Intel Core i7!
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Im currently looking to get a new laptop as well. Basically when it comes down to it, go for something with a quad core processor. Currently Im able to work on SM with only a Intel Centrino. Cpu runs at 40%. But thats about all i can do. if i try to split cam then it shoots up to almost 100% and thats not good. So an Intel Core I7 is great but its not your only option. I5's can work. I know someone with a AMB S6 series who does great and only runs multiple apps and only hits 15%. I think it comes down to preference. Kinda like the Mac vs. Pc debate. I hope that makes sense.
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Check out the RAM too...I think it's better to get a fast i5 than a slower i7.
I have an i7 Toshiba gaming laptop with 6GB RAM but I also like my partner's i5 with 8GB RAM...I wouldn't buy another Toshiba though because they tend to have a problem with the cooling system, soon after start up the fan sometimes stops working but starts up again eventually (plugging in and out the power cable or opening and closing the lid can remind it to work again)...it's done this since it was quite new and is a known problem with Toshibas but thankfully only happens after start up and hasn't affected my camming. I didn't send it back because of the nightmare stories I've read of being without the laptop for ages without having the problem resolved, and in my case it's manageable.
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Classy_Katy
Check out the RAM too...I think it's better to get a fast i5 than a slower i7.
I have an i7 Toshiba gaming laptop with 6GB RAM but I also like my partner's i5 with 8GB RAM...I wouldn't buy another Toshiba though because they tend to have a problem with the cooling system, soon after start up the fan sometimes stops working but starts up again eventually (plugging in and out the power cable or opening and closing the lid can remind it to work again)...it's done this since it was quite new and is a known problem with Toshibas but thankfully only happens after start up and hasn't affected my camming. I didn't send it back because of the nightmare stories I've read of being without the laptop for ages without having the problem resolved, and in my case it's manageable.
Well the i7 actually has 6 gigs of RAM while the quad-core only has 4...So I'm guessing that'd be a no-go. /:
But I did find a quad-core with 6 gigs of RAM just like the i7! It's right here...
I'm guessing that would do almost the same thing as the i7, seeing as how almost all of the rest of the specs are equal? Hmmm...Decisions, decisions. Ugh. I hate being so indecisive. D:
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Don't buy a Toshiba whatever you do. Second, i7 is what they want you to use now on SM (streamate). Dell's have always been the most reliable if you can't afford a Mac. Try going to their site!
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Alright guys, thanks. I think I'm just gonna go with the i7. Never hurt to get a nicer laptop, pretty sure I'll be using it for other things anyways. :)