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    Acer 8930G INTEL CORE 2 QUAD Q9000 Question

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by nickc24, Aug 31, 2009.

  1. nickc24

    nickc24 Notebook Consultant

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    I currently have an acer 8930G with t6400 (2ghz, 2mb cache 800mhz fsb) and am swapping it for 8930G but with INTEL CORE 2 QUAD Q9000 2.0GHZ 6MB 1066MHZ MOBILE. Will I notice a big difference in heat and performance or is there not that much difference? Is it better to get one of the other processors instead and sell the q9000?

    Cheers
     
    nickc24, Aug 31, 2009
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    In heat? Maybe, because you are effectively shoehorning two dual-core CPUs onto the same die. BUT the upgraded 8930G should have a beefier cooling system to compensate. And there's little stopping you from undervolting, as well.

    More performance? Heck yes! On heavily multithreaded applications, you should see close to a doubling of performance. As well, your system will be an infinitely better multitasker. The extra L2 cache and faster FSB will contribute as well.
     
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    With regards to heat I have been told that the t6400s run hot?

    So it would basically twice as good even though the speed is the same in terms of ghz? I need to learn about fsb and cache!!
     
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    Only twice as good if you're using applications coded for multi-core performance. Regular single-threaded applications would run slightly better due to the improved FSB and larger L2 cache.

    The T6400 should be the old Merom core, manufactured on the 65nm process. The Q9000 is the new Penryn core on 45nm, so if it were a single-die dual-core CPU, it'd run cooler. But since it's a dual-die quad-core CPU, it might be similar or hotter. Not sure...
     
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    oh ok. So it might be worth me selling the q9000 and getting a high end (2.93) ghz p8000 (or whatever the high ones are called?)
     
    nickc24, Sep 1, 2009
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    The Q9000 would be out a high end dual core T/P series in any multithreaded application any day.
     
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    It depends highly on the applications you'll be using it for. Single-threaded apps will run better on the fast P and T series, while multi-threaded apps will be far faster on the Q9000.

    And there's also the issue of whether changing your CPU voids your warranty. Check with the Acer office in your area. I know that in Canada, I need put my original T5550 CPU back in if I want service, so I can't sell it.
     
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    oh yea I didnt think of that.

    I will probably stick with the q9000 to be honest.

    How do I know what apps are writtern for multi threaded or single threaded?

    I generally use:

    Firefox, Safari, Chrome, Thunderbird, Adobe cs4 master collection, Ulead video studio, sims 3, vlc player. Thats about it really. Generally use it for web design and video / image edting
     
    nickc24, Sep 1, 2009
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    All the adobe software is multi threaded and as far as I know Ulead and VlC might be too.

    But I heard somewhere in the acer section here that there are some 8930g's (the ones with the c2d's pre-installed) which are not compatible with the c2q cpu's.

    Can someone confirm this? I tried searching for a answer but couldn't find one (also tried google).

    Or is this only for de qx9300 and q9100? Because if they support it then I will be thinking about getting a qx9300 or q9200. Or would the difference with a x9100 and a qx9300 not be worth the money?
     
    spaanplaat, Sep 2, 2009
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