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    T8100 in m1330

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by aan310, Oct 28, 2008.

  1. aan310

    aan310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    well, its an upgrade on the dell site... and i have the latest bios version, and the t8100 is being taken from a studio 15.
    will it work?
    thanks
     
    aan310, Oct 28, 2008
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    Yes, for sure. I upgraded my T5450 in my m1330 to a T8300 I got off e-bay. Just make sure you have the latest BIOS (A12).
     
    mystery905, Oct 28, 2008
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    yes but i don't think you'll notice a difference between the t7300 and t8100 IMO
     
    boypogi, Oct 28, 2008
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    You will definitely notice a difference, albeit not a HUGE one.
     
    Polarix, Oct 29, 2008
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    Perhaps in synthetic benchmarks, not in real life.
    T7300: 2.0GHz / 4MB Cache / 800MHz FSB (+1MB cache)
    T8100: 2.1Ghz / 3MB Cache / 800Mhz FSB (+0.1Ghz speed)
    Almost a tie.
     
    PhoenixFx, Oct 29, 2008
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  6. aan310

    aan310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    well, its $100 for a 320hd, t8100 and 4gb of ram, plus my 7300, 160gb, and2gn ram\\\so which is the better processor then? which will be better for photoshop and video stuff?
     
    aan310, Oct 29, 2008
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    Don't forget the difference between 45 nm and 65 nm processors: lower power requirements, less heat.
     
    mystery905, Oct 29, 2008
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  8. TurboSL1

    TurboSL1 Notebook Consultant

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    T8300 Ftw :)
     
    TurboSL1, Oct 29, 2008
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