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    Intel C2D 2.5 ghz/ 6 mb vs. C2D 2.0 ghz/ 2mb for gaming

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Blue Diamond, Jan 26, 2009.

  1. Blue Diamond

    Blue Diamond Notebook Evangelist

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    the 2.5 ghz costs $300 more and im wondering if its worth the extra for gaming... will i see a significant increase in performance?
     
    Blue Diamond, Jan 26, 2009
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  2. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Why not pick something in between like the P8600?
     
    Johnny T, Jan 26, 2009
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  3. Kevin

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    Please at least tell us the specific notebook you're configuring.
     
    Kevin, Jan 26, 2009
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  4. tootall4wsu

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    It depends on the type of games you are going to play. What system or specs are you looking at?
     
    tootall4wsu, Jan 26, 2009
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  5. Charles P. Jefferies

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    Also, tell us what other programs besides games you are going to run.

    I can tell you right now the difference between those two processors is not worth $300.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jan 26, 2009
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  6. Blue Diamond

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    sager 5793....
     
    Blue Diamond, Jan 27, 2009
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  7. Blue Diamond

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    it also comes with 4gigs ram, 9800GTS 512 mb, etc.... there is also no processor in between i can choose
     
    Blue Diamond, Jan 27, 2009
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  8. Blue Diamond

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    no such thing as multimedia or programming. just plain gaming and school work.... is there any way i can switch out the 2.4 ghz C2D from my lenovo to the Sager?
     
    Blue Diamond, Jan 27, 2009
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  9. SemiGamer

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    What model is your Lenovo's 2.4ghz?
    The 5793 doesn't support the new chipsets (Like the P8400, P8600, etc). So if your Lenovo's has the Santa Rosa chipset it would work.
     
    SemiGamer, Jan 27, 2009
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  10. Kevin

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    If it's a T7700 or T8300, either would work; P8600 would be a no-go. That's a good idea.
     
    Kevin, Jan 27, 2009
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  11. Mormegil83

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    I'd go with the cheaper of the 2 and if it's not powerful enough for you, hit up ebay. i think the X7800 is well below 300$ now...
     
    Mormegil83, Jan 27, 2009
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  12. Mormegil83

    Mormegil83 I Love Lamp.

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    or even this if you find you want th more powerfull... its less than upgrading on the purchase....
     
    Mormegil83, Jan 27, 2009
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  13. Blue Diamond

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    i have a T series chip i believe.... i have a T61 from a year ago
     
    Blue Diamond, Jan 27, 2009
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  14. SemiGamer

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    I'll check it out..

    EDIT: You have the 15.4 inch or 14.1?
    Well either way, if its from a year ago, it has to be the T7700 or T8300, because the newer ones weren't out yet :p
    You should be good to go.
     
    SemiGamer, Jan 27, 2009
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