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    Intel i7-2620M or i7-2630QM?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by merstrom, Mar 20, 2011.

  1. merstrom

    merstrom Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I was wondering which one of these two processors is better. On the charts the quad seems to outdo the dual core, but I'm not entirely sure which one to pick.

    In my case I want to use this for music production and DJing, as well as work stuff (Excel, SAP, etc.), so which one would be more suitable?

    Thanks!
     
    merstrom, Mar 20, 2011
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  2. ramgen

    ramgen -- Morgan Stanley --

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    Buy the QM.


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    ramgen, Mar 20, 2011
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  3. Marecki_clf

    Marecki_clf Homo laptopicus

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    Get the quad core. It's more futureproof.
     
    Marecki_clf, Mar 20, 2011
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  4. KillerBunny

    KillerBunny Notebook Evangelist

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    Quad core will serve you better in the future, especially if you use multicore applications for music and such. At worst, you'll pay a little extra for a processor that will last much longer.
     
    KillerBunny, Mar 20, 2011
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