How to find a laptop for me

author : Ban Zhihua
Date : 2010/10/06:1:13
Description : the goal of this article is to explain how to find the right PC(Laptop).


1) Three important parts:
  CPU,Chipset,GPU


2) The important figures:
  2.1) cpu
    2.1.1) frequency. the higher the better (I am not familiar with AMD CPU but intel, so 2.XGHZ is 


better).
    2.1.2) generation. the last generation of intel processor is Ivy Bridge(22nm). There are still two 


type of Ivy Bridge CPU (Dual-Core, Quad-Core). Most vendors are using Quad-Core now. 
    there are two popular CPU : i7-3610QM, i7-3630QM. I think the second one is the updated version or the 


enhanced version of the first version. I7-3630QM is released later than the first one. More details on 


WIKI( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Intel_Core_i7_microprocessors#.22Ivy_Bridge_.28Quad-Core.29.22_.2822_nm.29)


  2.2) Chipsets
    be careful about the chipsets. Generally, intel HM76 or HM 77 is good. more details on wiki


( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_chipsets#Core_i_Series_chipsets)
    The chipset provide PCI Express 2.0 with 4/6/8 lanes. The chipset is integrated south brifge!!!!!!


  2.3) GPU 
    Choose Nvidia GPU please. I am doing some reseach with CUDA/OpenCL/OpenHMPP/OpenACC. GT650M is OK and 


enough for high performance video games. If you have enough money, you also can buy GTX660M or greater 


than GTX660M.


Go on finding ....