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    Differences between Turion TL-60, TL-62, TL-64, TL-68

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by dwmcc, Mar 25, 2008.

  1. dwmcc

    dwmcc Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello,

    I have a question,
    are there any recognizable difference(s) between AMD's Turion 64 X2 Dual Core Mobile Technology on models TL-60, TL-62, TL-64, and TL-68?
    If so, what are they?

    Please Respond ASAP!

    Many Thanks!
    Dwmcc
     
    dwmcc, Mar 25, 2008
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  2. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    Umm, their each faster and faster and faster...but that all depends on what you do with your computer, so start with that.
     
    adinu, Mar 25, 2008
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  3. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    The only real difference is clock speed. The TL-68 running faster than the rest.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Mar 25, 2008
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  4. dwmcc

    dwmcc Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am going to be running Vista Home Basic with 1 game, internet and a quite a few programs. To do this, would the TL-62 be okay?

    Many thanks,
    dwmcc
     
    dwmcc, Mar 25, 2008
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  5. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    The Tl-62 is a 2.1Ghz dual core.
    You should be fine playing games and doing whatever with it.
    If its less than $50 to upgrade to the Tl-64, I think it would be worth it.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Mar 25, 2008
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  6. dwmcc

    dwmcc Notebook Enthusiast

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    Will Vista + 1 Game + Quite A Few Programs still be fast with the TL-62??

    I want a processor that will do this quickly and be fast.
     
    dwmcc, Mar 26, 2008
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  7. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    What graphics option have you chosen, if I might ask?

    Because, if you're only going to run one game, I would recommend spending your money on the processor instead.
     
    Bog, Mar 26, 2008
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  8. Colt4530

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    Can I substitute the TL-62/66/68 for the TL-56 in my Dell? It looks like I can and it will have to deal with 4 more watts of heat. That doesn't sound like much of a problem.

    What am I missing?
     
    Colt4530, Sep 22, 2008
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  9. naton

    naton Notebook Virtuoso

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    you can do it; i.e you can downgrade to the TL 56 though it doesn't rely make sense.

    Why do you want to downgrade?
     
    naton, Sep 22, 2008
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    I don't want to downgrade. I want to UPGRADE to the faster processors, hopefully a TL-68. Dell put TL-60s in some.

    http://products.amd.com/en-us/NotebookCPUSideBySide.aspx?id=4&id=6&id=7&id=18&id=371
    I want to be sure the cooling system is adequate. The apparently older, higher power TL-60 used/rejected 35 watts like the TL-68. And the older TL-56 used 33 watts.

    I have not tried to call Dell as I have never been able to get any satisfaction from their telephone support in Pakistan. Nor will they honor their warranties. Next time it will be an acer or HP.
     
    Colt4530, Sep 22, 2008
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  11. naton

    naton Notebook Virtuoso

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    2 watts difference wont be an issue. Beside whatever cooling compond (e.g Artic Silver 5) you would be using would be better than the cooling pad used by Dell.

    So don't worry about heat issues. Just use AS5 and RMclock (undervolt) and you should be fine.
     
    naton, Sep 22, 2008
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