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    T9800 vs QX9300

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by FrozenSolid, May 20, 2009.

  1. FrozenSolid

    FrozenSolid Notebook Evangelist

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    I am just about to buy a new laptop and the final item that I need to decide on is the processor. I am undecided whether to get the 2.93 Ghz T9800 or the 2.53 Ghz QX9300. I am leaning in favour of the QX9300 but before I make my final decision I would like your input and thoughts.

    The computer specs are:
    Clevo M570TU,
    NVidia 280M GTX 1GB DDR 3,
    17" WUXGA,
    6GB DDR3 1066 Mhz,
    320 GB 7200RPM HD.

    I will use the computer at work for stuff that is not overly arduous, mainly MS Office but at night I will be using it to game. The most demanding will be FPS such as Far Cry 2 and Crysis.
     
    FrozenSolid, May 20, 2009
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  2. narsnail

    narsnail Notebook Prophet

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    I vote QX9300 2.53Ghz is plenty fast and can be further OCed, easily to 3.00Ghz.

    If money is not an issue then the clear choice is the QX9300.
     
    narsnail, May 20, 2009
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  3. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    the QX9300 will easily beat the fastest of dual core CPUs in a multi-threaded program/game.

    and its much more future proof. :)
     
    Gophn, May 20, 2009
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  4. MidnightSun

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    If money or battery life is not an issue, go with the QX9300 - it's far more powerful.
     
    MidnightSun, May 20, 2009
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  5. dondadah88

    dondadah88 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    the qx9300 is a monster. i have mine at 3.2ghz stable. it depends on the notebook you maybe can push it farther.
     
    dondadah88, May 20, 2009
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  6. aymank

    aymank Notebook Enthusiast

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    Where are you purchasing this well specd lappy from? :)
     
    aymank, May 20, 2009
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  7. Kevin

    Kevin Egregious

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    If you're talking about upgrading through the reseller, then the QX9300 is absolutely not worth the nearly $1,000. The only QX9300 that's worth it is an ES from eBay.

    Also, you'll save at least $100 buying the 6GB yourself.
     
    Kevin, May 20, 2009
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  8. FrozenSolid

    FrozenSolid Notebook Evangelist

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    The money is not a problem and I am going to buy from P4Laptops in Australia. I am working in Russia and will be going home in July so I plan to buy it and have it waiting for me when I get there. :D :D :D
     
    FrozenSolid, May 20, 2009
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  9. Tippey764

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    4 cores > 2 cores there is just alot more cores to process information.
     
    Tippey764, May 21, 2009
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  10. Evoss-X

    Evoss-X Notebook Deity

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    Very good price
    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Intel-Quad-core-QX9300-QS-2-53G-12M-1066-45W-QGNG_W0QQitemZ260414785471QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item260414785471&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A4|65%3A15|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A200
     
    Evoss-X, May 21, 2009
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