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    Which would you rather?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by kevkev, Aug 25, 2008.

  1. kevkev

    kevkev Notebook Guru

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    would you rather have 2.00ghz processor with 320gb harddrive
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    would you rather have 2.16ghz processor with 250gb harddrive

    both processors 667mhz and same harddrive speed
     
    kevkev, Aug 25, 2008
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    naton Notebook Virtuoso

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    it's up to you and your needs. If you have a lot of multimedia files go for the 320gb.
    CPU wise if both from the sme family, with the same cache and FSB you wont really notice the difference
     
    naton, Aug 25, 2008
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    Clutch cute and cuddly boys

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    What are the procceser number? One might be a 25 watt and the other a 45.
     
    Clutch, Aug 25, 2008
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  4. kevkev

    kevkev Notebook Guru

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    both same at 667
     
    kevkev, Aug 25, 2008
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    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    45nm or 65nm? cache? if the same Id go 2.0 320GB. If different it would depend on what is different.
     
    Thaenatos, Aug 25, 2008
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    Phil Retired

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    What are the CPU's numbers?

    2.16Ghz sounds like an older generation.
     
    Phil, Aug 25, 2008
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  7. kevkev

    kevkev Notebook Guru

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    wow i didnt no there was so much technology details to a computer lol im a noob :)
     
    kevkev, Aug 25, 2008
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    My guess T7200 and T7400 65nm 4MBL2 TDP 34w or T2500 and T2600 65nm 2MBL2 TDP 31w. And I am almost sure T7200/T7400.

    I would get T7200 and 320GB. If all else the same and cost is the same.
     
    powerpack, Aug 25, 2008
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  9. Andy

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    The T7200/T7400 are too old now for new notebooks.

    I would say the T5750 (2.0GHz) and the T5850 (2.16GHz)....Both have 2MB L2 Cache and 667MHz Bus Speed.
    (SOCKET P; 65nm)

    Would go for the 2.0GHz (T5750) and the 320GB HDD.

    If there is a cheaper option for the HDD, I would go for that, as one can upgrade the HDD much easily.
     
    Andy, Aug 25, 2008
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    kevkev Notebook Guru

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    ok thanks guys thats what i went with and now im glad i did. it was for dell studio 15
     
    kevkev, Aug 25, 2008
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  11. Andy

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    It would have been alot easier for everybody if you would have mentioned the notebook's name (Dell Studio 15) in the original post.... :rolleyes:
     
    Andy, Aug 25, 2008
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    Andy good call on CPU I need a refresher course. I can't wait for Intel to run out of numbers. I feel like they must be close.
     
    powerpack, Aug 25, 2008
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