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    How much CPU do I need?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by smsjefsms, Aug 29, 2007.

  1. smsjefsms

    smsjefsms Notebook Guru

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    I do no gaming and use notebook for Internet surfing, simple spreadsheets, simple writing and screen video capturing with audio. Is the T2080 enough? Or will I notice any difference between a T2080 and a T5300?
     
    smsjefsms, Aug 29, 2007
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  2. xted

    xted Notebook Consultant

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    there shouldnt be a difference in playing games.. that's what I think because most games dont even use 2 cores lol
     
    xted, Aug 29, 2007
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  3. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    The Pentium Dual Core T2080 should be fine for those basic task you listed(i I believe video/screen capturing can get CPU intensive so it might hurt there).

    Also how much ram are you getting?
     
    Kdawgca, Aug 29, 2007
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  4. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    Video Capture is indeed cpu and hdd intensive unless your doing low resolutions.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Aug 29, 2007
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