step up in performance of a PM 1.76 to a 1.86

Hey i wanted to find out how big of a performance increase would i see in a pentium M 1.86 compared to a 1.73
By the way the GPU is a GeforceGo 6600 and 512 ram but i plan to upgrade to 1GB

 

depends on what you're doing with the computer.

 

You will probably rarely push either to their full potential. Apparently rendering would get a huge increase, but your everday (usually including gaming) won't benefit from that.

 

It would be measurable but not noticable. Unless it was free I wouldn't do it.

 

Yea i plan on using it for gaming. the GPU will already be a limiting factor so im really trying to match it with the most cost effective processor.

 

if your gpu is the limiting factor, a faster cpu won't help you

 

I concur with the above posters; an upgrade won't really be worth it.

 

I would first try to overclok the cpu to that speed (1.7->1.8 would be feasable) and see how it goes...maybe you don-t even need to buy a new one. Use RMClock, it's very good.
Good luck!

 

Thanks for the advice i might try overclocking if i have the balls lol

 

Unless you play too hard with voltage settings there is very low risk with overclocking...worst scenario is freeze your system or blue screen, just a reboot (press a few seconds power button) and you're back. Just check other postings on how to do safe OC and read carefully RMClock manual and forums.
You would be probably very pleased...even impressed on what your current laptop has yet to deliver.

 

Just be sure to recognize the difference between overclocking and overvolting. If you overvolt, you run the risk of decreasing the life of the processor by placing excessive stress on it.

Overclocking is pretty harmless, though, maybe just stability problems in the early going. Have fun, be safe.

 

^i think those are reversed

 

If you're looking to get into overclocking why not just get a 400fsb Dothan and pinmod overclock it. You would be able to get a 1.5Ghz pretty cheap. I got one for about $60 shipped and it runs 2.0Ghz in my noteboook *undervolted* without errors. I also have a 1.6Ghz PM on it's way that I paid $75 shipped which would run in a laptop @ 2.13Ghz. But, that'll be going into my destop where I expect to oc it to 2.7Ghz

In any case 1.73Ghz vs. 2-2.13Ghz is a noticable difference.

Overclocking is fun.

 

Yeah, you're right Drumfu. I meant that you can get a higher overclock by increasing the voltage. So I guess I gave the wrong impression when I said overvolting is harder on the system. It is worth mentioning that overclocking/voltage modding can be damaging if not done properly.

I've done it without overvolting, but it was only to get a 400 fsb on a 333 processor...took the clock to 2.2 from 2.0 on an AthlonXP.

Either way, it wouldn't take much to get it up to 1.86. The cooling system makes a difference though. It may not be adviseable to overclock a pre-built system because Dell (or whoever is building it) probably uses stock thermal compound.

 

My advice is NOt to overclock and overvolt, and NOt to upgrade to the 1.8.
At Dell.com that upgrade is about $100. Not near enough performance difference for that much money imo.