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    Processor Choice

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by astral83, Feb 16, 2008.

  1. astral83

    astral83 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Dell UK currently have the Dell XPs 1530 with 3gb of ram for £650. Seems a good deal - however I notice they have downgraded the 2ghz processor to a 1.66 and are now asking an extra £80 for the upgrade!

    Is it worth paying the extra or should I get the lower processor and possibly look to upgrade in the future. The only CPU intensive tasks I will be doing is playing games but then I am wondering if the GPU will be the limiting factor in this instane anyway.

    Any advice would be appreciated

    Thanks
     
    astral83, Feb 16, 2008
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  2. Leo7

    Leo7 Notebook Evangelist

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    Performance difference between T5450 and T7250 is 10-15% so it's up to you.

    And games rely on GPU anyway.
     
    Leo7, Feb 16, 2008
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  3. scythie

    scythie I died for your sins.

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    Unless you play RTS games, the more powerful CPU isn't probably worth it IMO.
     
    scythie, Feb 16, 2008
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  4. Matt is Pro

    Matt is Pro I'm a PC, so?

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    I'd opt for the better CPU.

    Just me.
     
    Matt is Pro, Feb 16, 2008
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