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    Core 2 Duo T6600 vs B950

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by slick-rides, Dec 6, 2011.

  1. slick-rides

    slick-rides Newbie

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    My current laptop is a couple years old and has the Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 2.2GHz. If all else is equal, would I notice any performance difference with an Intel B950 for everyday use. I know the B950 is an entry processor, but the Core 2 Duo is old. Thinking about getting the $380 17" laptop deal as long as performance will be about the same.
     
    slick-rides, Dec 6, 2011
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  2. MidnightSun

    MidnightSun Emodicon

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    You probably won't notice any difference in everyday usage, but the B950 is indeed faster than the T6600.
     
    MidnightSun, Dec 6, 2011
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    slick-rides Newbie

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    Thanks for the quick reply! I was just worried the B950 would be slower. I'm obviously not a gamer or know much about computers. Just do basic computing and surfing, so it should do fine.
     
    slick-rides, Dec 6, 2011
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    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    I think you can probably overclock it pretty easily?
    I overclocked my t6600 to 2.9ghz but thats dependent on the notebook PLL. I think with AMD cpus it very easy.
     
    niffcreature, Dec 6, 2011
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