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    T9500 Architecture?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by foo25, Mar 9, 2008.

  1. foo25

    foo25 Newbie

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    Hey guys, quick question. What architecture does the Intel® Core™2 Duo Mobile Processor T9500 use?

    I've been looking for info, and I can't find an answer :confused: I'm assuming it's 32-bit (x86)?

    Thanks
     
    foo25, Mar 9, 2008
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  2. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    its a 64bit capable processor. You can either run a 32bit or 64bit OS on it
     
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    foo25 Newbie

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    Thanks for the lightning fast response! :D Would 64-bit be recommended over 32-bit? I've read a lot about driver issues, and software issues etc.
     
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    People that switch to 64bit mostly want to take advantage of 4gb RAM. So its up to you if you want to. I suggest making sure you have all the 64bit drivers first. I never really ran into any driver or software issues myself. Id recommend it if you have 4gb ram and have a intermediate/advanced knowledge of computers.

    Most software and programs are compatible.
     
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    Ok, thanks, I'll definitely look into it!
     
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    Hi, Flipfire. The comment in red leads me to a question. In your opinion, do you believe that the advantage in RAM is the only advantage to switching to X64. If not, what are some of the other advantages that may exist?
     
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    I've seen a Crysis review where the same system performed slightly better (by a single digit percentage) in 64-bit than 32-bit ;)
     
    Prasad, Mar 9, 2008
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    not a little, in a couple of cases it went from 20 FPS (32-bit) to 40 FPS (64-bit) on the same system. :D
     
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    That's impressive! :)
     
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    Yes its 64-bit. Its also Penryn and 45-nanometer if you didnt know already.
     
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  11. SonDa5

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    T9300 is a better deal and just a littler slower at stock speeds.
     
    SonDa5, Mar 9, 2008
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    I concur..
     
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    foo25 I see on your signature that you already have the T9500. Cool. I didn't see that at first.

    The T9500 is a great cpu. Congrats.
     
    SonDa5, Mar 9, 2008
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    Its also more secure due to the way it uses memory. Theres abit more advantages but I suggest you read reviews as im not really down with the details.
     
    flipfire, Mar 9, 2008
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