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    CPU Performance differences

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by unacceptable, Sep 27, 2010.

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    Hi Everyone,

    So I'm a longtime desktop builder, but I am finding myself on the road more and more these days and am looking at the M11x to get me my gaming fix while away.

    I am not concerned about battery life as my gaming will always be done when an ac outlet is available. My biggest concern is getting the unit that will provide me with the most FPS possible in the games I would like to play (WoW, MW2, BFBC2, Source engine games, SCII, and possibly Black Ops and MoH).

    My question really breaks down to which CPU, will provide the best performance in these situations. Would the i5 OC past the i7, I hear there are OC issues with the i7, if I do not have OC issues will It surpass and i5 OCed. I thank you in advance for your response.
     
    unacceptable, Sep 27, 2010
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