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    is the upgrade from i5 to i7 on m1xx worth 200$ ?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Kamzan, Aug 26, 2011.

  1. Kamzan

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    was wondering if the upgrade from the i5 cpu to i7 worth the 200$ for gaming ?
     
    Kamzan, Aug 26, 2011
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    It will get you at MOST 5fps in CPU intensive games. Right now in this market not so much. You will notice the biggest difference in a year or two. I'd go with i5 if money is an issue.
     
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    i guess it is a diffrence from 25 to 30fps more than 40 to 45 fps ? :)
    bi have the m18x , but i want to be more portable with gaming. so, looking for a minimum of 3 years being able to run games on the m11x , question is will the i7 make sure of it or the i5 is enough as well ?
     
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    The 5fps will be more noticed closer to the year to 2 year mark when games require more CPU. Right now it'll be 1-2 fps.

    and as far as 25-30 or 40-45 it depends on the game as well.
     
    DeeVu, Aug 26, 2011
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