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    Is it worth the price?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by rs22, May 19, 2009.

  1. rs22

    rs22 Newbie

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    Hi all,
    I have an option of upgrading my laptop from P8600(2.4GHz, 3MB) to T9550(2.66GHz, 6MB), and it will cost me $260. I want to know if the upgrade is worth the performance gain that I get?

    I also want to know that: on a scale from 1(never upgrade to that) to 10(do it now), what rank will you give to the upgrade?

    Have a nice day!

    Thanks
     
    rs22, May 19, 2009
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  2. Psyloid

    Psyloid Notebook Evangelist

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    I'd say it would not make that much of a big difference, though the extra cache might speed up games and demanding apps. The price is quite steep though, do you get to keep the old processor or is it a trade in?

    rank : 4/10
     
    Psyloid, May 19, 2009
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  3. rs22

    rs22 Newbie

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    actually it is an upgrade option, more like: pay $260 and get a T9550 instead. The laptop has not been bought yet.
     
    rs22, May 19, 2009
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  4. allfiredup

    allfiredup Notebook Virtuoso

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    The performance boost isn't worth $260- I give it a 1/10!

    My personal laptop has a 2.4GHz P8600 and my work laptop has a 2.53GHz P9500 (same as the T9500) and there's no noticeable difference.

    The P-series processors also have a 25W TDP (compared to 35W on the T9xxx-series). That means that they run a bit cooler under heavy load and use slightly less power (battery).
     
    allfiredup, May 19, 2009
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  5. HerrKaputt

    HerrKaputt Elite Notebook User

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    Even if the price difference was ZERO, I'd take the P processor because of the lower heat and battery drain.
     
    HerrKaputt, May 19, 2009
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  6. grbac

    grbac Notebook Deity

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    I don't think it's worth BC you won't notice almost any difference. In gaming this would mean gaining 1-3 FPS. If.

    If money is not a big issue, go for it, but nevertheless, I would give 3/10.
     
    grbac, May 19, 2009
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  7. rs22

    rs22 Newbie

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    Thanks to all for their suggestions,
    I've decided not to go for the upgrade. :)
     
    rs22, May 19, 2009
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  8. Phil

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    Is it worth it? It fully depends on what you are doing with your laptop.

    If you run CPU dependent applications you'll see a 10 to 20% performance boost.
     
    Phil, May 19, 2009
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  9. Quicklite

    Quicklite Notebook Deity

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    Its not worth it. You'll yield more performance gains, if you buy a SSD drive.

    Something like Intel's 80GB X25-m costs $315 relatively, and that will give you noticable difference, as oppose to marginal difference.
     
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  10. channelv

    channelv Notebook Evangelist

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    IMO, DEFINITELY NOT worth it at all!!! You can always upgrade your CPU later. OEMs always overcharge for upgrades like that. Performance per dollar is waaaay out of proportion. Do yourself a favor and avoid it. You won't even notice the performance diff.
     
    channelv, May 19, 2009
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  11. i.like.pie

    i.like.pie Notebook Consultant

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    And if you choose to upgrade later, you can sell your other CPU for a profit.
     
    i.like.pie, May 19, 2009
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  12. Luke1708

    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    I would do the upgrade. Definitely not worth the price.
     
    Luke1708, May 19, 2009
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