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    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by ZOG Paradox, Apr 6, 2011.

  1. ZOG Paradox

    ZOG Paradox Notebook Evangelist

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    So for playing WoW and Diablo 3(when it comes out eventually) which CPU will be best for playing both on decent settings??

    I currently have on order * look to my sig* but I am wondering if the 2720QM would be better with the same GPU... WoW is a very simple game, so maybe the CPU doesn't matter all that much, just want peoples input that know about these two processors.

    Thanks.
     
    ZOG Paradox, Apr 6, 2011
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  2. Tree_Burner

    Tree_Burner Notebook Deity

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    you will definitely be fine with that CPU. Don't worry about it.
     
    Tree_Burner, Apr 6, 2011
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  3. ZOG Paradox

    ZOG Paradox Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks for the fast response!

    I make big deals about nothing, thats just how I think... lol Think of the worst, so you can expect the best! :p
     
    ZOG Paradox, Apr 6, 2011
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  4. agusman

    agusman when the going gets weird

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    yes, you will be ok with your current CPU...
     
    agusman, Apr 6, 2011
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  5. Kevin

    Kevin Egregious

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    The 2720QM and 2820QM are both wastes of money.
     
    Kevin, Apr 6, 2011
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  6. ZOG Paradox

    ZOG Paradox Notebook Evangelist

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    :D

    LOL, may I ask why though?
     
    ZOG Paradox, Apr 6, 2011
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    Baka (・ω・)

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    Performance increase isn't worth the cost increase ._.
     
    Baka, Apr 6, 2011
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  8. DEagleson

    DEagleson Gamer extraordinaire

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    Agreed.
    The only reason i got Intel Core i7 2720qm is because that was the default option.
    An i7 2820qm got extra L3 cache for a total of 8mb i think and a minor speed bump but its also a hefty price bump included. D:
     
    DEagleson, Apr 6, 2011
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  9. Kevin

    Kevin Egregious

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    For gamers. Let me be very clear, that I'm only speaking from the perspective of what will benefit a machine which is purchased for gaming.

    If you need to render, or run virtual machines, my opinion changes.
     
    Kevin, Apr 8, 2011
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  10. Simplified

    Simplified The Most Awesome

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    You will be 100% fine. I use a crossfire setup, and my cpu (i7 740qm) has never been a bottleneck.
     
    Simplified, Apr 8, 2011
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  11. Mr_Mysterious

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    There was some testing done that showed in the wide majority of applications, the 2630QM was better than Intel's last generation fastest laptop processor (the 980XM, I think).

    Just in case that helps.

    Mr. Mysterious
     
    Mr_Mysterious, Apr 9, 2011
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  12. LaptopNut

    LaptopNut Notebook Virtuoso

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    I have the 2630QM and I play GTA IV at fullHD with sliders at 100% and frame rates are excellent so I am sure it will have no problems with anything else. Especially when you consider how poorly optimised and CPU intensive GTA IV is. I haven't installed anything to check the specific frame rates or done any benchmarks but you can tell it is smooth.
     
    LaptopNut, Apr 9, 2011
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  13. MagusDraco

    MagusDraco Biiiiiiirrrrdmaaaaaaan

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    you have a 485m also. but yeah. I'd hope a 2nd gen i7 could handle gta IV despite how bad it's optimization is.
     
    MagusDraco, Apr 9, 2011
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  14. Kingpinzero

    Kingpinzero ROUND ONE,FIGHT! You Win!

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    Gta IV runs like a champ even on my old xps m1730, the problem is with EFLC, it evens run crap on my desktop in sig. Lol.
     
    Kingpinzero, Apr 9, 2011
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