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    Processor question, new XPS M1330

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Dhaemon, Mar 26, 2008.

  1. Dhaemon

    Dhaemon Notebook Enthusiast

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    I ordered my M1330 XPS yesterday, my first ever laptop :)

    I got:
    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5550 (2MB cache/1.83GHz/667Mhz FSB),
    3GB DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz (1GB x 2GB)
    Slim and Light LED Display with VGA Webcam
    128MB NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 8400M GS
    250G 5400RPM SATA HDD


    The next option up for Processor wise was like an extra $200 for a 2.0 Ghz 800 FSB processor. I didn't think it was worth the extra cash since the ram run @ 667Mhz, which would bottle neck it.

    How does my system look?

    BTW, I noticed that the T5500 is common, however, the T5500 with 1.83Ghz is NOT very common. Hmmmm.

    Oh and this is my first post, hopefully many more, non troubleshooting ones to come :)
     
    Dhaemon, Mar 26, 2008
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  2. jb1007

    jb1007 Full Customization

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    Yep not as common as the T5500 but maybe they came up with some extra stock on the T5550.

    In my opinion it's not worth the extra money when you can get a T9300 for about $200 in a few months.
     
    jb1007, Mar 26, 2008
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  3. XPS1330

    XPS1330 Notebook Deity

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    Looks perfectly fine for Vista and other simpler applications.
    Will you be playing any modern games?
     
    XPS1330, Mar 26, 2008
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  4. Dhaemon

    Dhaemon Notebook Enthusiast

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    Not really, might play GTA, maybe some flght sim, not much else.Most of my gaming will be via the PS3 :)
    This will be my web browsing/DL'in/Watching xvid movies/DL'in MP3's Machine. :)
     
    Dhaemon, Mar 26, 2008
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    Dhaemon Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well I'm stupid, it isn't the T5500, it's the T5550, which is Socket P, if I'm correct. :)
     
    Dhaemon, Mar 29, 2008
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