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    T8100 vs T8300

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by kmeson333, Apr 20, 2008.

  1. kmeson333

    kmeson333 Newbie

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    I am planing to buy a Dell XPS M1530, Intel Core2 Duo T8100(2.1GHz 800MHz FSB, 3M L2 Cache), 3GB DDR2,256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT,250GB SATA Hard Drive .

    I am not very sure whether to go in for a T8100 or T8300(2.4GHz FSB and cache is the same as T8100).
    The price difference is ~$50. My laptop activities are heavy into system software development/compilation, gaming, movies and web browsing.
    With future applications being more demanding on processor speed, is it worth investing $50 on the T8300?
    How does one compare both of them in a long term aspect?

    Thanks
    Meson
     
    kmeson333, Apr 20, 2008
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  2. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    For general programs, they will perform the same

    but since you said heavy activities, i will recommend the best processor you can get
     
    flipfire, Apr 20, 2008
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  3. powerpack

    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    It does not matter! Unless you can afford the $50. Get the 8100!
     
    powerpack, Apr 20, 2008
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  4. Jlbrightbill

    Jlbrightbill Notebook Deity

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    That is an extremely cheap upgrade for the price ($50), go for it.
     
    Jlbrightbill, Apr 20, 2008
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  5. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    For $50, id say its worth the upgrade unless you really dont need that extra edge
     
    flipfire, Apr 20, 2008
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    corujo712 Notebook Evangelist

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    Would you notice much of a difference downgrading from a T9300 to a T8100?

    Getting rid of XPS m1530 (2.5ghz 6mb cache) for Asus F9sg (2.1ghz 3mb cache)
     
    corujo712, Apr 20, 2008
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  7. powerpack

    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    This might help you pick? Link
     
    powerpack, Apr 20, 2008
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    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    There is not much of a speed difference between the T9300 and the T8100. Both are very fast dual core processors, which have more than enough power to run any program. The only noticeable difference could be seen, if you are doing CAD renderings, but even then, the difference would only be a few seconds.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Apr 21, 2008
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  9. kmeson333

    kmeson333 Newbie

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    Did you mean T8300? :confused:
     
    kmeson333, Apr 22, 2008
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    rtrdogs, Apr 22, 2008
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  11. powerpack

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    I think he meant the 8100. The guy who runs/owns PowerNotebooks.com said in a post that it is considered that a 15% to 20% difference is required to perceive a difference in CPU's. Well 8100 and 9300 are dancing around that mark, so even if over, not much. I myself would buy the 8300 but that was not really the question. You will be fine with any CPU mentioned, you must now make a choice "closer to the heart" (RUSH).
     
    powerpack, Apr 22, 2008
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  12. boypogi

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    just undervolt the t8100 and then overclock it. you'll reach t8300 speeds :)
     
    boypogi, Apr 22, 2008
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  13. Diablo

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    now theres an oxymoron....
     
    Diablo, Apr 22, 2008
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