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    1.8 GHZ core 2 duo vs. 2.2

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by notebookguy2000, Aug 2, 2007.

  1. notebookguy2000

    notebookguy2000 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I tried looking for this, but couldn't seem to find a direct answer. I am going to buy a dell inspiron 1420, and I am debating between the 1.8 and 2.2 GHZ processors. I know there is also a difference in the amount of cache between the two models. Do you think I would notice a big difference between the two? I am mostly going to use the computer for word processing, internet, excel, autocad, wmp, etc... Normally I have the internet, a few instances of word and wmp open all at the same time.

    Thanks, Chris
     
    notebookguy2000, Aug 2, 2007
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  2. brianj320

    brianj320 Notebook Evangelist

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    for those purposes, i would stick with the 1.8Ghz, 2MB L2 cache. the price upgrade doesnt justify it for your needs.
     
    brianj320, Aug 2, 2007
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    LiveStrong Notebook Consultant

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    Agreed. For the tasks that you mentioned, you would not feel a difference at all between the two processors.
     
    LiveStrong, Aug 2, 2007
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    jonnyjon Notebook Enthusiast

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    why not go for the middle with 2.0?
     
    jonnyjon, Aug 2, 2007
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    brianj320 Notebook Evangelist

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    the price upgrade doesnt justify it.
     
    brianj320, Aug 2, 2007
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  6. bnndy

    bnndy Notebook Enthusiast

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    what about gaming ?
     
    bnndy, Aug 2, 2007
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