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    Is this upgrade worth the extra $30?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by iamkion132, Jan 27, 2008.

  1. iamkion132

    iamkion132 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I would be upgrading from a 1.6GHz T5470 to a 2.0GHz T7250. The overall cost goes from 850 to 880 basically.
     
    iamkion132, Jan 27, 2008
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    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I'd say its worth it, especially since you'll have some spare CPU power in case you need it in the future.
     
    Greg, Jan 27, 2008
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    I'd say it's worth it too. In the future, you'll be glad you upgraded.
     
    Arki, Jan 27, 2008
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    iamkion132 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Alright, I just need to find a way to either upgrade or cancel my current order. Off to the dell forums to find out how.
     
    iamkion132, Jan 27, 2008
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    put a little more money for 7300 or 7500 for 4m L2 cache
     
    coldplay, Jan 27, 2008
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    25% more clocks $30 I would go for it.
     
    powerpack, Jan 27, 2008
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    Alright. I am canceling my current order and getting the new system. Wish I had seen that earlier. Jokingly, anyone know of any coupons for the system (vostro 1500, 8600GT, etc)
     
    iamkion132, Jan 27, 2008
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  8. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Check the Dell Coupons. You'll probably find one for the 1530, but not the Vostro.
     
    Greg, Jan 27, 2008
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    I can't configure a system with the same price and options as the vostro even with the discount. The vostro seems like pretty good deal to me.
     
    iamkion132, Jan 27, 2008
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    As Greg said, but you might not be able to do better. When I price Inspiron vs Vostro, Vostro usually comes up better (I always price performance on a budget) $880 for that is already a deal, but good luck.
     
    powerpack, Jan 27, 2008
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