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    Intel and low clocked CPU's

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by powerpack, Dec 2, 2007.

  1. powerpack

    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    I have been seeing a lot of, I guess 1.4Ghz Core 2's being sold. Did Intel have a problem in the manufacturing process? Or are they just trying to compete in the budget market? It is not unheard of for Intel to cripple CPU's and then sell at a reduced price. I myself am not proud of this conduct as it clearly artificially inflates the prices of their premium CPU's. They already paid full boat to manufacture and now cripple to not compete with themselves. Not exactly a monopoly or no competition but not free market either in my opinion, kind of in the middle.
     
    powerpack, Dec 2, 2007
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    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    A source would be nice, but if Intel's selling them, it must mean someone wants to buy them...
     
    Lithus, Dec 2, 2007
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    onion Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    Yes they cripple them on prupose as to not drop prices of thier higher-end models. Its all about economics and this has been true since the first generation pentiums days.
     
    onion, Dec 2, 2007
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    Kurat Notebook Consultant

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    Back around 1996 Intel was guilty of selling the p180 which was actualy a overclocked p166, anything is possible.
     
    Kurat, Dec 2, 2007
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  5. powerpack

    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    I am sorry, I did not think I was so ahead of the curve on this but. Dell sells Vostro's w/1.4Ghz, they are 5270's (add to CPU guide). It really is just a question want opinions, I think Dell and Intel are dumping on us. Link :)
     
    powerpack, Dec 2, 2007
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    Lol, thanks, I added that one, but I need to sit down one day and overhaul that guide. It looks weird for the 5250 to be 1.5 GHz and the 5270 to be 1.4.
     
    Lithus, Dec 2, 2007
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  7. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    Besides Onion's reason, it could be that the hardware itself does not have an adequate cooling solution to deal with any CPU running at a higher frequency.
     
    Bog, Dec 2, 2007
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  8. Lithus

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    Quite frankly, I think it's just there to meet demand. Not everyone needs a T7500, and I'm glad to see that a Core 2 Duo is now the lowest processor selection instead of the Celeron M's.
     
    Lithus, Dec 2, 2007
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    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    well the 5270 has a 800 MHz FSB vs. the 667 MHz of the 5250, which is probably why it has a higher number.
     
    SmoothTofu, Dec 2, 2007
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  10. Lithus

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    I know, that's why I have to overhaul the guide.
     
    Lithus, Dec 2, 2007
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  11. powerpack

    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    Ha Ha Intel should come up with a better naming setup next time. Core 2 has no intuitive quality's at all.
     
    powerpack, Dec 3, 2007
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  12. Lithus

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    Well, at least they still have it as bigger number = better. Makes ranking easier, now I just have to explain why.
     
    Lithus, Dec 3, 2007
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