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    T5670 1.86 vs T5870 2.0

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by therealj, Nov 9, 2008.

  1. therealj

    therealj Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is there a noticeable difference between these two processors? I ordered a Lenovo T400 last week with the T5670 , and of course I'm now having buyers remorse as I could get a Lenovo R400 with a T5870, larger hard drive, dvd burner etc for $200 less......grrrr.....is there much difference in the processor or these two laptops if everything internal is the same?
     
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  2. Michel.K

    Michel.K 167WAISIQ

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    Not anything noticeable in performance between those CPU's, no.


    But too bad that you missed the deal. Sometimes you should not "hurry up and buy" :)
    Isn't there anything you can do to return your current notebook?
     
    Michel.K, Nov 9, 2008
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  3. boypogi

    boypogi Man Beast

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    get the t5670
     
    boypogi, Nov 9, 2008
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  4. AuroraAlpha

    AuroraAlpha Notebook Consultant

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    The T5870 would be about 7% faster when both were running at 100% CPU use. Its not all that common to run at 100% use for more than a few seconds at a time so I wouldn't worry to much - they would be nearly the same in in day to day use.

    Its a same that you missed the deal but performence wise you didn't lose much.
     
    AuroraAlpha, Nov 9, 2008
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  5. therealj

    therealj Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks guys, I just ordered the R400, I'll either return the other one to Lenovo when it arrives or just sell it on Ebay. Here's what I got

    • Lenovo R400
    • T5870 2.0GHz 800Hmz 2MBL2
    • Vista Business with XP recovery disc
    • 2GB ( 1 DIMM)
    • 160 GB HD ( have scorpio 320 to install)
    • DVD Recordable
    • 6 Cell Battery
    • $632 including tax, shipped, Canadian
     
    therealj, Nov 9, 2008
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  6. Tippey764

    Tippey764 Notebook Deity

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    Thats a nice deal good luck
     
    Tippey764, Nov 10, 2008
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