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    whats the deal?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by metalneverdies, Nov 4, 2006.

  1. metalneverdies

    metalneverdies Notebook Evangelist

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    ok so i know this is probably a total n00b question but uh.. whats the difference between a core duo and a core duo 2 like the two listed below?
    Intel® Core™ Duo Proc T2300E (1.66GHz/667MHz/1 X 2MB L2 Cache)

    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T5500 (2MB Cache/1.66GHz/667MHz FSB)
     
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    famous grouse Notebook Evangelist

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    The biggest difference is 64 bit. The core 2 duo has this so it means you can run 64bit software such as windows vista. However there is a 32bit version of vista and it is going to be a couple of years before 64bit software becomes common place.
    As for for performance between the two you are barely going to notice.] the slight advantage the core 2 duo has.
    So if you are planning on keeping the notebook for a while get the core 2 duo. But thats not saying the core duo is useless. It still has more than enough power for most users.
     
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  3. metalneverdies

    metalneverdies Notebook Evangelist

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    sweet so i can still run stuff like bf 4142 with just a 1.66 core duo because if im not gonna be running vista then its not gonna help me at all?
     
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