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    So I just ordered a refurbed P-7805u for $750, what CPU should I upgrade to?

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by thegreatsquare, May 22, 2009.

  1. thegreatsquare

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    thegreatsquare, May 22, 2009
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    Either will work perfectly in your new machine.

    The t9900 is the top end (running 3.06gHz) but the p9700 is also a great CPU due to the 25watt TDP and its 2,8gHz clock speeds.

    But your two choices will run great.
     
    Kamin_Majere, May 22, 2009
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    I didn't know the T9900 was out and I didn't know there was a P9700. I'll have to look into those and do some price comparisons...

    $400 for 2.8GHz and 25w sounds like as winner.
     
    thegreatsquare, May 22, 2009
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    If you have the money then p9700 is the way to go, these "P" processors are neat, they dont get hot and they deliver a superb performance!.
     
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    For Intel, yes, definitely!
     
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    well honestly, if you really need it i would say upgrade to the P9700. I never need more processor speed and i play all of the new games, but i suppose thats just me.
     
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    Yeah thats a really good price for a p9700. That CPU runs almost 1/2 the watts my x9000 does at stock. Pretty good deal if you ask me

    Its all about the speed baby! :p
     
    Kamin_Majere, May 22, 2009
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