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    Difference between SL9300 & SL9400

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by inoxlc, Sep 3, 2009.

  1. inoxlc

    inoxlc Newbie

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    Just wondering if there is actually a noticeable difference between the 1.6 and the 1.86.
     
    inoxlc, Sep 3, 2009
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Almost certainly not in almost certainly every application.
     
    Commander Wolf, Sep 3, 2009
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    qhn Notebook User

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    Agreed. CPU alone rarely makes any differences between such close specs.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Sep 3, 2009
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  4. Phil

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    CPU intensive jobs like calculations or decoding run 16% faster on the 1.86GHz.

    For example, if such a job takes 30 seconds on the SL9300, it will take 25 seconds on the SL9400.
     
    Phil, Sep 3, 2009
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  5. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    People used to be proud of the Pentium M 750 over the budget 730. :p
     
    namaiki, Sep 3, 2009
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  6. inoxlc

    inoxlc Newbie

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    thanks for the quick reply guys! one last question though, if i was to do some casual FPS on this will it make a difference (considering that the graphics is only a mere intel 4500MHD)
     
    inoxlc, Sep 3, 2009
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  7. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    What game?
     
    namaiki, Sep 3, 2009
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    inoxlc Newbie

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    Something like TF2 with lowest graphics settings..hopefully it will run..
     
    inoxlc, Sep 3, 2009
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    I've read that TF2 should run reasonably with medium settings on a 4500MHD. You can use the site's search function or Google for more details.
     
    namaiki, Sep 3, 2009
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  10. Phil

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    Make sure you get 4GB in dual channel, it provides a nice boost for Intel 4500.
     
    Phil, Sep 3, 2009
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  11. Matt is Pro

    Matt is Pro I'm a PC, so?

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    The difference between these two will not be noticeable by you. While few applications may benefit, it will be a marginal benefit at best, one you won't notice.
     
    Matt is Pro, Sep 3, 2009
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  12. inoxlc

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    thanks for all the answers! :)
     
    inoxlc, Sep 4, 2009
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