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    2720QM vrs 2820QM Worth the upgrade?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by FrozenWaltDisney, Mar 3, 2011.

  1. FrozenWaltDisney

    FrozenWaltDisney Notebook Consultant

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    Hey Guys,

    I was just wondering if the 2820 is even worth it. From all accounts of the benchmarks I have seen, its only a tad big faster.. but does have 8mb rather then 6mb of cache, and a higher hz rating.


    Anyone find a benchmark that actually shows it running on games?

    Thanks!
     
    FrozenWaltDisney, Mar 3, 2011
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  2. Joebarchuck

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    Let's just say it's not worth the price to upgrade but if you don't care about a few hundred dollars, I would recommend to get it.
     
    Joebarchuck, Mar 3, 2011
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  3. jywang

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    jywang, Mar 3, 2011
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    This. Unless you're doing some serious benching it isn't really worth the +$350 or whatever they're asking. Go for the 2720 and put the money you would've spent into more ram / hard drives / better warranty, etc.
     
    X3NIA, Mar 3, 2011
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  5. FrozenWaltDisney

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    Thanks guys thats what I thought!
     
    FrozenWaltDisney, Mar 3, 2011
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    Don't get upgraded RAM with the cash you save either. It is a rip off. $120 for the upgrade to 8GB? You can get an actual NAME BRAND 8GB kit for almost half that nowadays. $100 for the 750GB HDD isn't bad though.
     
    TurbodTalon, Mar 3, 2011
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    The more cache is going to help A LOT in cpu dependent games, but if it's worth the money is something that's up to you.
     
    aarpcard, Mar 3, 2011
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    And 2630QM vs 2720QM worth the upgrade?
     
    Sub6, Mar 3, 2011
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    For me, this as well...not just games, but any CPU dependent processing. If the cache had been the same, wouldn't have done the upgrade (not at $300+ anyway).

    I have learned over the years to buy the best system you can afford that meets your needs...lasts longer and no buyer's remorse down the road...
     
    The_Shirt, Mar 3, 2011
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  10. jywang

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    This is definitely worth the upgrade because without the 2720QM, you can't using the faster RAM...

     
    jywang, Mar 3, 2011
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  11. FrozenWaltDisney

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    Agreed for just over $100 completely worth it :)
     
    FrozenWaltDisney, Mar 3, 2011
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