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    What processor is best?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by matsui255, Jun 11, 2012.

  1. matsui255

    matsui255 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am buying an Hp laptop for college. My major is information technology web development. I am not a gamer. I usually just use my pc for music, photos, photo editing, Photoshop, and Microsoft office. What processor should I get. Is the i5 good enough or is the i7 worth the extra money?
    This one?
    2nd generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2430M Processor (2.4 GHz, 3MB L3 Cache) Turbo Boost to 3.0 GHz

    or for an extra $20
    2nd generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2450M Processor (2.5 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.1 GHz)

    or this one. The laptop with this processor would cost $200 more. is it worth the extra money?
    3rd generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3610QM Processor (2.3 GHz, 6MB L3 Cache)
     
    matsui255, Jun 11, 2012
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  2. Kuu

    Kuu That Quiet Person

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    If you had to ask, then no, but none of what you're doing would require the i7 except maybe Photoshop, but then only if youre doing larger resolution pictures.

    The i5 upgrade isn't worth the $20 for a 100 MHz increase, but if you like bigger numbers then why not.
     
    Kuu, Jun 11, 2012
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  3. maverick1989

    maverick1989 Notebook Deity

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    You could wait another month or so until all the i5s are 3rd gen. If you are paying money, why pay for chips that they are trying to get rid of? Get the new tech. Prices should not be different.
     
    maverick1989, Jun 12, 2012
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  4. rx8211

    rx8211 Newbie

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    ^ +1. i5 ivy bridge should be fine.
     
    rx8211, Jun 15, 2012
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  5. HopelesslyFaithful

    HopelesslyFaithful Notebook Virtuoso

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    i agree with maverick
     
    HopelesslyFaithful, Jun 15, 2012
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