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    T5550 vs T8100

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Slappy san, Mar 29, 2008.

  1. Slappy san

    Slappy san Notebook Consultant

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    I've been mulling picking up a dv2800t. I always configured it with a T8100. I figured this was the closest to my current T7300.

    What kind of hit would I take sticking with the T5550?
     
    Slappy san, Mar 29, 2008
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  2. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    You can always take the T7300 out of your dv6500t, and put the T5550 in there.
    Then you just put your T7300 in your dv2800t.

    If you do not feel comfortable making the swap, the difference between the T8100 and the T5550 may be noticeable, but it most likely will only be a 5-8% performance drop. Its not like the T5550 is going to be the bottleneck. The bottleneck will most likely be from the harddrive.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Mar 29, 2008
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  3. Sir Travis D

    Sir Travis D Notebook Deity

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    that would be risky though
     
    Sir Travis D, Mar 29, 2008
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