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    T9600 vs T9900

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by MobileWarrior, Nov 26, 2009.

  1. MobileWarrior

    MobileWarrior Notebook Guru

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    which would be the better choice? T9600 for $145.00 or the T9900 for $339.15?
     
  2. IKAS V

    IKAS V Notebook Prophet

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    Definitely the T9900 even if it's more than twice the cost of the T9600.
     
  3. Lykhan

    Lykhan Notebook Consultant

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    Not sure if serious.


    Based on a quick google search looks like all your gaining is 200mhz clockspeed.

    T9600 should be more than enough. Use the left over on something good.
     
  4. JabbadaGriffin

    JabbadaGriffin Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah, you could get the T9600, and put the savings towards a ssd :D
     
  5. kisetsu17

    kisetsu17 Took me long enough

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    I have a T9600 and at times it gets to the T9900's speed of 3.06GHz for up to a minute, and frankly that 200 or so MHz of speed won't matter much, since both the processors are almost identical aside from the clock speed (and the temps ofc)

    So unless the choice is between a quad and the T9600, I'd choose the latter. :cool:

    PS: Mind you, the T9600 you're getting is a bargain deal! I got my T9600 for $300 I think, so yeah. Just make sure it isn't an ES though.
     
  6. CitizenPanda

    CitizenPanda Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    T9600. Since you're stuck @ 3ghz in a Gateway with the T9900 anyway. Where are you getting the T9600 for so cheap? I would have bought one of those @ that price and overclocked the crap out of it.
     
  7. strife1013

    strife1013 Notebook Evangelist

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    Your not stuck at 3GHz, I have the T9900 and I am running at 3.06GHz.
     
  8. MobileWarrior

    MobileWarrior Notebook Guru

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    Found it online. It is an OEM chip. I am gonna purchase it tonight. Thanks for the help.
     
  9. MobileWarrior

    MobileWarrior Notebook Guru

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    T9600 deal fell through. Thinking about a T9550 for $230, or the T9900 for $351. What do you guys think? Need your advise, is the 400 or so mhz gonna make that big of a difference?
     
  10. MobileWarrior

    MobileWarrior Notebook Guru

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    Any Input? Anyone?
     
  11. mmmmmnachos

    mmmmmnachos Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just pay the extra $120 for the piece of mind of knowing you have maxed out the CPU performance for your laptop. If you get the T9550 you'll always wonder "what if". Money is money, it comes and goes and you'll get more so just get the best one and save up for your next mod. I payed $380 total for my T9900 and have absolutely no regrets.
     
  12. Talon

    Talon Notebook Virtuoso

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    I bought a T9550 and it was an awesome upgrade from my 2.0 dual for my G51RX05.. but like the previous poster said, you'll always wonder. I just sold my T9550 for more than I paid for it on ebay. I bought the T9900 from HP parts store and its amazing. Peace of mind that I know I have maxed out my laptop. It made a minimal difference I would say, but at least I know it is faster.
     
  13. andros_forever

    andros_forever Notebook Deity

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    I ordered a T9900 from the HP parts store yesterday, hope it arrives soon :) can't wait to see how my lappy runs with it
     
  14. Hello_Moto

    Hello_Moto Notebook Evangelist

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    if you dead set on getting a T9900 but somewhat put off by the price, get a X9100 instead.

    the only downside being its extra heat output + drain on battery life. If Gateway ever do release a BIOS to enable OCing past 3GHz then having a X9100 instead of a T9900 is an added benefit!
     
  15. MobileWarrior

    MobileWarrior Notebook Guru

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    Where can I get an X9100 for cheaper than $331?
     
  16. Hello_Moto

    Hello_Moto Notebook Evangelist

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    i was selling mine for $320 on ebay but someone snapped it up already....
     
  17. MobileWarrior

    MobileWarrior Notebook Guru

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    Why did you get rid of the X9100??
     
  18. Hello_Moto

    Hello_Moto Notebook Evangelist

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    cos i got myself an E0 stepping X9100 for cooler temps; cheaper than a t9900 on ebay.

    didnt know about the HP store (or if they also ship internationally) otherwise i would have opted to install a T9900 instead.
     
  19. yunncheezy

    yunncheezy Notebook Enthusiast

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    i have the T9900 in my P-7805u. i cant notice much difference, but it is nice knowing that mine P-7805u cpu is maxed out. might as well buy the best.










    Gateway P-7805u | T9900 @ 3.06Ghz | 4GB DDR3 | Dual 500GB 7200RPM in Raid 0 | 9800M GTS 1GB DDR3 | 5300AGN WiFi | LG 1920 x 1200 LCD | Panasonic BD-ROM/CD/DVD | Win 7 Ultimate 64-bit
     
  20. strife1013

    strife1013 Notebook Evangelist

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    I agree with yunncheezy. Peace of mind is priceless.
     
  21. surfasb

    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

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    Better off spending the couple of extra dollars on more RAM/SSD.
     
  22. Hello_Moto

    Hello_Moto Notebook Evangelist

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    just to add to surf's post, better to spend the extra cash on a SSD than 8GB RAM unless you some crazy Photoshop power user or something.
     
  23. MobileWarrior

    MobileWarrior Notebook Guru

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    Thanks for all of the input, I have decided to get the T9900.