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    i7 920XM Q3B8 ES/QS vs 920XM OEM

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Mechanized Menace, Sep 30, 2011.

  1. Mechanized Menace

    Mechanized Menace Lost in the MYST

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    I am sure this has been asked countless times, but I couldn't find a good answer through google it was all about the Core 2 series.

    I can get the ES/QS version for $260, and the OEM for I think $500. Which one would be the better buy? I know that some ES versions could be missing features Not sure if this one is or not?

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    Any advice is appreciated.
     
    Mechanized Menace, Sep 30, 2011
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    This CPU should work very well. I'm using one with the same revision/stepping and I've done some crazy overclocking with it, but it also works fine for daily work. Paired with Throttlestop it is an excellent CPU and imo it's not worth to pay twice as much to get the OEM version.
     
    svl7, Oct 1, 2011
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    Thanks both of you! + rep for each.
     
    Mechanized Menace, Oct 1, 2011
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    I have another question is their any benefit to having an OEM vs an ES?
     
    Mechanized Menace, Oct 2, 2011
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    too456 Resident Angry Bird

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    The OEM product is the final version, it has been fully tested and certified by Intel to work, whereas for ES/QS they are not final products and might be unstable, and there are generally dozens of bugfixes from ES stage to OEM, since there are 3 or 4 stages of ES (pre-ES, ES1, ES2, QS if I'm not mistaken).
     
    too456, Oct 2, 2011
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    True, early ES chips can be buggy and might miss some features, but the ES in question (see first post) will work just as well as the OEM version.
     
    svl7, Oct 2, 2011
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    tijo Sacred Blame

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    There is basically no difference between the latest ES version and the OEM 920xm. Some people with ES chips seem to be able to go slightly higher with the OC than my OEM 920xm can.
     
    tijo, Oct 2, 2011
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    Yup this ES should be great. Damm i also want one but i can't install it. I have no idea on how to.
     
    TomJG90, Oct 2, 2011
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    Alright made my decision going to buy the ES. Thanks everyone for the input! I have given out to much rep so when I can I will rep you guys.
     
    Mechanized Menace, Oct 2, 2011
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  10. schockie

    schockie Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm getting ready to buy mine as well!

    Lol. Alienware with a noobish 720qm...where's the world going to... :p
    Good luck mate ;)

    PS: Any good tools to read the powerconsumption ?
     
    schockie, Oct 11, 2011
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    schockie Notebook Evangelist

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    I did it!
    €190's lighter and one 920xm richer ! :D
     
    schockie, Oct 11, 2011
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