how does the rating really get done?

[who am I - I ask]

this desktop gets a 5.2

Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 Processor
512MB NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GTX
4GB RAM Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM @ 667mhz
1Terabyte RAID0 SATA HDDs (2x500MB)
48x Combo + 16x DVD+/-RW Double Layer Burner
Dual TV Tuners (Analog)
Dell 30" Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor
Full 5.1 Surround Sound

this laptop gets a 4.1

centrino 2.26
256mb 7800gtx
2gb ddr2 553mhz
120gb hd 5400
dvd +/-
17" LCD
integrated audio

what is the rating based on and how does the incriments work

 

[jtzako]

THe final rating is based off whatever item got the lowest score.. In the laptop that would likely be the centrino or the hdd

 

[Russell]

THe final rating is based off whatever item got the lowest score.. In the laptop that would likely be the centrino or the hdd

Centrino is not a processor. Centrino is a marketing phrase that refers to a combination of an Intel CPU, Intel chipset and an Intel wireless adapter. The processors are known as Pentium M's or the Core series.

But you are correct that the rating is the lowest score, I just wanted to clear up that misconception.

 

[Hornswoggler]

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