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    SLAYX vs SLAQH

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by akcadman, May 10, 2010.

  1. akcadman

    akcadman Newbie

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    OK all,
    so here I am again, seeking your wisdom.
    I erroneously purchased a T9550 instead of a T9500. Now, I have to select either the SLAYX or the SLAQH. The only difference I can see between the two is the VID voltage range.
    The SLAYX has a range of 1.050V-1.137V
    The SLAQH has a range of 1.062V-1.150V

    My current T8100 (SLAP9) has a range of 1.00V-1.250V

    So what is the correct selection?

    Here is my CPUZ data
    CPU-Z Validator 3.1
     
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  2. sean473

    sean473 Notebook Prophet

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    get the SLAYX ... it has lower VID range so u can undervolt more likely...anyways , it should use less power due to lower voltage range but SLAYX is the way.... but really both won't make a difference...
     
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  3. Trottel

    Trottel Notebook Virtuoso

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    Get the one with lower voltages, though you should stick with the T9550 if you can. It is a better processor. The two T9500's you are looking at are older stepping (C0) penryns which run hotter and require higher voltages than current stepping (E0) penryns. The T9550 is a little faster and is a current stepping penryn.
     
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  4. akcadman

    akcadman Newbie

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    Hey thanks for the input. FYI, the T9550 has FSB of 1066mhz and the T8100/T9500 has FSB of 800mhz. My mainboard only supports the 800 mhz, thus the change.
    Thanks again.

    Hey, thanks for the input. Not sure why there is a $100 difference in price if they are basically the same. So, the SLAYX it is....
    Much thanks....
     
    akcadman, May 10, 2010
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