m1330 - 1.6GHz or 2.0GHz

I've almost completed the process of my own built m1330, but one thing thats somewhat holding me off a bit is processor speed. I'm going to keep this notebook for about 2 or 3 years, and was wondering if anyone else can share their expertise (If you can even call it that).

I'm currently starting to learn about C# programming, and I dont think that I'll be creating any intensive codings anytime soon. Also, I dont have any intention of playing any high end games on the notebook, CPU wise, such as Crysis or Half Life 2, but at the same time, I dont want it to have a problem handling Windows Aero .

So based on the timeline that I'll be having the notebook for and that I wont be using it for any intense gaming purposes, which processor is best in my situation, 1.6GHz, or 2.0GHz?

 

for programming starter, even 1.4GHz CPU would be sufficient.

 

if you are planning to have this for 2 or 3 years then i have no idea why you wouldnt pay the bit extra to get the extra speed for it to truly still be good in 2-3 years.

always get the best u can in speed and video because you can't really upgrade those.

 

you think that extra 400 mhz will make it from a slow computer to a fast computer in 3 years? get out of here...32nm processors will be out at easily at 200-300% overall faster speeds...that extra 10-15% faster of the 2.0ghz processor over the 1.6 wont do that much for you...

 

I think the 1.6 is fine for general purposes. If you were doing any video editing I'd say to definitely get the 2.0 for the extra speed and double cache, but I don't think you'll see a difference in day-to-day stuff between the two.

As far as Aero, that's more the GPU's department, and the 8400GS is more than capable with its built-in 128 MB of RAM, though you want to turn off Aero if you're running any other GPU-intensive application so you can get the most out of it without Aero slowing it down. With Word and Visual Studio, though, it should do fine with Aero with either processor.

 

order with the 5250 and buy a 7700 seperately, saves you a lot off cost

 

How difficult is it to do that (I am A+ certified, but I'd hate to take apart a $2,000 notebook to its last part)?

Also, where is the cheapest place to get that processor, and do you need to get Arctic Silver or some other grease like you would with a desktop processor?

 

just search on the intel partnbr in google more than enough etailers should popup for around 270 euro

 

If Intel will keep its promises you could do best if you now choose the 5250 and upgrade next year to Penryn, T9000 series, instead of now to a T7000 series.