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    Intel T7300 vs T7500

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by spexc31, Jul 10, 2007.

  1. spexc31

    spexc31 Notebook Evangelist

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    is there a big difference between 2.0ghz and 2.2ghz processor?
    worth 100$s extra for the jump?
     
    spexc31, Jul 10, 2007
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Other than clockspeed, there is no difference between the chips. So is $100 worth about a 10% increase? Considering that most applications do not use all the power offered in current processors anyway, an extra 200MHz is not going to really make a difference.

    I'd take that $100 and invest in other parts like more RAM or a faster hard drive, or even a warranty. That will result in more performance gains than the T7500 would.
     
    Greg, Jul 10, 2007
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  3. spexc31

    spexc31 Notebook Evangelist

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    some more opinions on the initial question would be great. but now i have another question also.

    is their a big difference between a 5400rpm and a 7200rpm harddrive?
     
    spexc31, Jul 10, 2007
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    Only if you have upgraded all other parts, and have some extra cash lying around.
     
    sesshomaru, Jul 10, 2007
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    skywalker Business Notebook FTW!!

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    I would go with T7300 and the rest of your money to upgrade from 5400 to 7200rpm HDD :p
     
    skywalker, Jul 10, 2007
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    If you're planning on editing videos and such, the t7500 is worth the extra $100, otherwise it's not.
     
    CeeNote, Jul 10, 2007
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    is it worth a $50 upgrade from a t7300 to a t7500?
     
    eyecon82, Oct 31, 2007
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