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    Core Duo: 2.0GHz vs. 2.16GHz

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Whacktissimo, Jul 26, 2006.

  1. Whacktissimo

    Whacktissimo Notebook Enthusiast

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    The cost difference between the two can be staggering; before I buy, is there a large difference between their performances?
     
    Whacktissimo, Jul 26, 2006
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  2. Roberto91

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    get the 2.0
     
    Roberto91, Jul 26, 2006
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    Im not an expert but I wouldnt imagine there would be a huge difference and for me it would all depend on the price difference, is it like 60-100 dollors or only like 20-30 dollors? If its only like 20 or 30 then go for it why not? If its around 60-100 then i would say dont do it.
     
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  4. ArmanSLR

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    Get Ram and HD upgrade with the cash, and get the 2.0
    ~Arman
     
    ArmanSLR, Jul 26, 2006
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    I concur with ArmanSLR. You probably won't see much of a difference to justify the price jump
     
    INEEDMONEY, Jul 26, 2006
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  6. Whacktissimo

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    Yeah--for instance, on an Asus configuration that I was toying around with, the difference was $480.
     
    Whacktissimo, Jul 26, 2006
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    I agree with ArmanSLR... spend the money on a faster hdd and more/faster ram
     
    teamkillahilla, Jul 26, 2006
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  8. Charles P. Jefferies

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    Intel's top-shelf processors are not worth the premium. The best price/performance is normally the third one down from the top.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jul 26, 2006
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    buying retail I think the difference is $100+, and therefore not worth it over the 2.0
     
    Thaenatos, Jul 26, 2006
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  10. 1-800-Zealots

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    LEts put it this way... 160 more mhz for like 50-100 bucks... nah
     
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    Exactly. I would even go for the 1.8 or 1.6 if available. I'm not sure what you're trying to do with your notebook, but mine has been able to do everything I've thrown at it: full-res, full eye-candy Source games, HD video, fast music and video compression... web surfing... LOL

    I bought the cheapest because I know that in six months, I can buy the fastest upgrade possible without the premium - and the frees up cash for other upgrades.
     
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    I believe I read in another post at this site that someone did some benchmarking between the two and and there was not a great change.

    I too am going through the same issue.

    I'm pretty sure I'm going to be going with the 2500 though because I figure it'd save me some money, and I can try putting a merom in if someone gets us a new bios
     
    Daetlus, Jul 27, 2006
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