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    4710M vs 4810M?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Squashie, Nov 22, 2014.

  1. Squashie

    Squashie Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys,

    I'm looking to purchase a laptop for college, and I am on a strict budget. However, there's a sale going on and the 4810M is priced at $35 above the 4710M. Do you think the extra 35 is going to make a significant difference over ~4 years?

    Thanks.
     
    Squashie, Nov 22, 2014
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    I've already answered that specific question for you in your other thread. ;)
     
    tilleroftheearth, Nov 22, 2014
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    Hahahahahaha yeah. Just wanted a couple more opinions before I place the order :)
     
    Squashie, Nov 22, 2014
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    Well, you can get more opinions, but if they are different than mine, they don't count. :) :) :)
     
    tilleroftheearth, Nov 22, 2014
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    Are you really asking bro? offcourse go for the 4810MQ, every MHz. counts and for $35 it's a non brainer!

    PS: My 4810MQ can easily overclock to 4GHz with stock cooling as well. Without overclocking using its Turbo Boost, it goes up to 3.8 GHz.
     
    Spartan@HIDevolution, Nov 22, 2014
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    Thanks a lot, will check out the 4810M
     
    Squashie, Nov 22, 2014
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    Get the 4810MQ... For $35 more its a no brainer.. I don't even know why you'd not get it for that price... I have to pay £60 ($90++) to get it here...
     
    TomJGX, Nov 22, 2014
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    3.8GHz on one core only. 3.6GHz on 4 cores.

    But yes, 4-core turbo is 4GHz and that's the highest it can OC (4.1GHz on 2 cores and 4.2GHz on 1 core as well).

    Also, OP, $35 for that upgrade is again a no-brainer XD.
     
    D2 Ultima, Nov 23, 2014
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    Manages the processor 4gh, then the processor will run all the games that will be launched without being a bottleneck.
     
    Papusan, Nov 23, 2014
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    i7-4710MQ is a bottleneck with 980M so 4810MQ FTW...
     
    TomJGX, Nov 24, 2014
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    Really? I was of the impression that the setup wasnt a bottleneck :nah:
     
    Squashie, Nov 24, 2014
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    It's not a bottleneck.
     
    octiceps, Nov 24, 2014
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    3.3GHz versus 4GHz (stock 4710MQ vs max OC 4810MQ) is a bottleneck in about 5% of VERY new and VERY demanding games. In the spectrum of all games out there, well under 0.1% of games are bottlenecked by it.

    It's better to get the 4810MQ, but it's not like 300MHz (3.3 to 3.6) is going to mean the difference between running one game and not running one game.
     
    D2 Ultima, Nov 24, 2014
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    For $35 extra it's not. :)
     
    tilleroftheearth, Nov 24, 2014
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    Holy sweet mother of Jesus for the last time people 4710HQ will NOT bottleneck a single 980M!!

    But OP $35 for 4810MQ is no-brainer. /thread
     
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    Neither will bottleneck a 980M, but $35 for an extra 500 MHz is not a bad deal. I'd take it too.

    Edit: LOL ninja'ed. :eek:
     
    octiceps, Nov 24, 2014
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    There are not many reasonable updates you get for only $ 35. And all fps count in games. :rolleyes:
     
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    I'll take $35 for a 4810MQ anyday even if I were broke.. Its an excellent deal.. Also more futureproofing..
     
    TomJGX, Nov 25, 2014
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