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    Core Duo, Core 2 Duo. Which one?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by kidwithshirt, Jan 11, 2007.

  1. kidwithshirt

    kidwithshirt Notebook Geek

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    I m playing games so i guess i ll ask this in the game forum

    Which one should i get, theres the 1.66ghz Core Duo, and 1.66ghz for Core 2 Duo.

    100 dollar difference, worth it?

    Please explain.

    If i only need the normal, i would just use the money for 2 gig ram upgrade ^o^
     
    kidwithshirt, Jan 11, 2007
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  2. flawlesscomputers

    flawlesscomputers Notebook Geek

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    Spend the $100 extra and get the Core 2 Duo. Down the road then you have an extra $100 buy another 1GB of memory. When that time comes, you just came out with both things you wanted.
     
    flawlesscomputers, Jan 11, 2007
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  3. kidwithshirt

    kidwithshirt Notebook Geek

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    The thing is if i buy 1 gig i would mostly buy 2 512mb... Leave me not much option for upgrade

    too lazy to ebay... Just too much hassle
     
    kidwithshirt, Jan 11, 2007
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    Golluk Notebook Guru

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    I've heard in various task's core 2 duo beats core duo by about 10%. and perhaps one day we'll get useful 64-bit programs. also try to get the 600 fsb cpu, some are 533
     
    Golluk, Jan 11, 2007
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    shrike Notebook Consultant

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    I couldn't care less for vista :) I got core duo and love the XP...
     
    shrike, Jan 11, 2007
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    metalneverdies Notebook Evangelist

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    the only real difference is the duo is 32 bit and the duo2 is a 64 bit... so unless you get 64 bit games programs drivers and os it wont do you much good to get the core duo 2
     
    metalneverdies, Jan 12, 2007
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    moon angel Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    I'd say keep the $100. The difference between the two in practical terms won't be noticeable and the only real advantage core 2 duo has over core duo (apart from the very slight speed increase) is 64 bit capability. This will only play a part if you definintely intend to get windows vista before replacing the laptop.

    I would say definitely get the 2Gb ram with your money. That difference in performance will be noticeable in the OS and in games, especially newer more powerful ones.
     
    moon angel, Jan 12, 2007
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  8. Jalf

    Jalf Comrade Santa

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    For $100, it's not worth it. The Core 2 is faster, but in most cases, you won't need that. And you can get more performance by spending the $100 elsewhere anyway.
     
    Jalf, Jan 12, 2007
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    I think you mean 667 not 600 and in any case there isn't any core 2 duo processors that come with the 533 bus speed.
     
    thegooner, Jan 12, 2007
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    They should be priced the same. At least, Intel sells them for the same price. So you may just get a deal on the Core Duo. At 1.66GHz though, the Core 2 doesn't have the larger cache, so you won't see quite as large a difference as you would with a 2GHz or faster C2D. I'd stick with the Core Duo (if that's your budget) and get more RAM and a faster hard drive.
     
    Pitabred, Jan 12, 2007
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