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    New Processsor for Gateway P7805U (Advice)

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by DanLar75, Jan 11, 2010.

  1. DanLar75

    DanLar75 Notebook Consultant

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    I am looking at getting a new processor and am stuck between the T9600 (Mac branded Intel OEM) for $230 or the X9100 for $320.

    Is the extra 0.2GHZ worth the $100 or should I just be satisfied with the T9600 and call it a day.
     
    DanLar75, Jan 11, 2010
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    I'd go with the T9600 normally but that's a hello of a deal for the X9100- so you should pick that.

    WAIT! Does Gateway's BIOS give you the option to OC the Core 2 Extreme processors? If not, go with the T9600.
     
    SkeeteRX8, Jan 11, 2010
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    no you cant change the multiplier on these laptops but even then i would still go with the x9100 only because i like to have the most power i possibly can get from the laptop as itll last me longer. that and the ps2 and gamecube emulators i use do benefit greatly from the extra ghz.
     
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    I would go with the T9600. Only difference I see is the clockspeed, and it will put out less heat than the x9100. In most games, .2GHz isn't that big a difference. Then again, if all you play is GTAIV, Morrowind, TF2, and a bunch of RTSs, then yeah, go for the x9100. I'm assuming you play games, as most people with this laptop do.
     
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    Are you kidding? I would definetly go for the T9600. The X9100 has a high voltage and can cause higher temps and problems with the power adapter. Besides you won't be able to take advantage of the overclocking part either since the Gateway has a locked 3.0 ghz as it's max. T9600 wins it.
     
    andros_forever, Jan 12, 2010
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  6. DanLar75

    DanLar75 Notebook Consultant

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    Thank you I think I will indeed go with the T9600. Seems overkill to pay over $100 more for 0.2ghz and I already play TF2, L4D2 and Battlefield with the current processor at 1600x1200 maxed out and getting great FPS, just want a faster processor and like some point out, the X9100 does run a lot hotter and consume more power. Thx!
     
    DanLar75, Jan 12, 2010
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    InfectedSonic Notebook Evangelist

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    my x9100 doesnt run hotter then my p8400 did at load.(i do have mine undervolted though) on idle its a little warmer. i havent had any issues running my setup on the power adapter that comes with the gateway at all i just make sure it can breath and itll be fine.

    but like i said if your concern is money then of course by all means the 9600. i assume your buying it from ebay? if so the best i could find on there was the t9600 at 229 with free shipping and for the x9100 i found for 274 free shipping.
     
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    gateways cooling is actually pretty good

    mine undervolted hits 70c

    stock volts hits 84c
     
    Zero989, Jan 12, 2010
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