Desktop Replacement Advice needed.

[LouiCypher]

I am looking for a new desktop replacement notebook for work purposes. I am running modeling and CAD software and here are the min specs I'll need.

-4GB Ram
-Dual Pentium 4 or Core 2 Duo
2.4 GHz or higher
4 MB L2 cache or higher
1333 MHz FS bus
-OpenGL 256 MB dedicated RAM
32 bit colour
1024 x 768 SVGA or greater
-300GB SATA
-Vista 64bit Business.
-A large screen (18.4" or higher) would be great. Battery life is not a major issue. Weight is also not an issue.

I've been looking around and it seems that my limiting factor with these specs is the 1333 MHz FSB. Here are a couple models I've looked at, but if anyone has some advice or input I would greatly appreciate it.

#1 Acer 8935-7791
Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor C2Q 9000 (6MB L2 cache, 2.0GHz, 1066MHz FSB)
4GB (2/2) DDR3 1066 SDRAM
ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4670 with 1 GB of DDR3 VRAM
1TB (2 x 500GB) SATA hard drive, 5400RPM
Would the Quad core make up for the lack in GHz and FSB?

#2 Custom Sager (custom gaming laptops - Welcome to Sager Notebooks)
This seems like it would be a great option for me. The only issue is the 1066MHz FSB on the T9600. I have no idea what setbacks I would experience not meeting this requirement, anyone know?

Anyways, if anyone has any advice or thoughts on this, please let me know.

 

[0mega9401]

falcon north west makes pretty nice desktop replacements "drx" price is a bitch with them is the only downer

 

[mip0]

Try Zepto or Alienware (assuming you don't want to use MacOS).

 

[mip0]

Try Zepto or Alienware (assuming you don't want to use MacOS).

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