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    T9600 @ 2.8GHz VS. T9800 @ 2.93GHz? (both Intel Core 2 duo)?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by wHo0p3r, Mar 13, 2009.

  1. wHo0p3r

    wHo0p3r Notebook Consultant

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    money wasting ? or performance boosting ?
     
    wHo0p3r, Mar 13, 2009
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    Its a little bit faster.
     
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    not enough to warrant anything more than $40 extra
     
    Tinselworm, Mar 13, 2009
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    What is the difference in price? According to Intel's price list, those two cost the same amount of money (i.e. the T9800 is intended as a replacement for the T9600 at the same price point). The difference in performance is less than 5%, so if there's a difference in price, it's almost certainly a waste of money. Personally, I'd go for the P9600 at this point -- it should be quite a bit cheaper and only gives up about 10% performance for about 30% power usage.
     
    Althernai, Mar 13, 2009
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    I agree here...
     
    rjbg84, Mar 13, 2009
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