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    Heat difference between 3610QM in the 7000QM vs 3210M in the 7000 SE

    Discussion in 'HP' started by dandlewood, Jul 10, 2012.

  1. dandlewood

    dandlewood Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys,
    I've been going back and forth so much lately that I'm giving myself a migraine. I was thinking about initially getting the dv4t, but I heard the screen is awful so I canned that idea. Now that I thought I've decided on the dv6t 7000, I can't decide between the QM edition or the SE edition. Some people are saying that the 3210 will draw less heat and increase battery performance. Others are saying the difference is negligible. What's the deal?
     
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    Confuzzled77 Notebook Geek

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    At idle, I've seen that both draw the same power. Not sure about the heat. I think to make a decision, you should consider 2 factors.

    How long do you want it to last? More than ~2 years, I would go with the i7 for the extra performance.

    Do you need quad core now? What applications do you currently run on you computer?
     
    Confuzzled77, Jul 11, 2012
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  3. R3d

    R3d Notebook Virtuoso

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    When idle or doing unintensive stuff they will will be about the same in terms of battery and heat. Under load, the i7 will be hotter and drain battery faster but it will also perform better.
     
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    edit1754 Notebook Prophet

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    Keep in mind that the default 1366x768 display option in the HP DV6 is basically just as bad as the 1366x768 display offered in the DV4. If you're going to buy the HP DV6 in any configuration, you should ensure that the configuration to buy it in includes the upgraded 1920x1080 display and not the default 1366x768 display. The 1366x768 display makes things onscreen large, and has very poor image quality due to low contrast. But the 1920x1080 display is great for multitasking and has very good contrast. The HP DV6 generally shouldn't be bought in any configuration that includes the default 1366x768 display unless you require its larger text for eyesight-related reasons.

    Also, if you plan on using the computer for gaming, remember to get the GT 650M. Get the 1GB GT 650M instead of the 2GB GT 650M where it is available, because the extra memory of the 2GB version won't tend to make a difference.
     
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  5. dandlewood

    dandlewood Notebook Enthusiast

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    yeah, the screen upgrade is my sole reason for considering the dv6.

    assuming you're watching videos, how much longer (percentage wise) would you say the I5 would last over the I7?


    I work in photoshop when I'm on the road. I typically work in files that are 300+ DPI. While I understand the quad core would be helpful for that purpose, I also spend a lot of time watching tv/movies on my laptop in the airport, plane, etc. If battery gain is de minimis with the I5, I'll go with the I7, but if it's a significant gain (15%+) I don't think I would.
     
    dandlewood, Jul 12, 2012
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