Which CPU to choose?

I'm looking to by a dv6000t next week and selling my current dv4000 on eBay.

I was toying with buying the Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo processor T2250 (1.73 GHz)
instead of the Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor T5600 (1.83 GHz)

Is it really worth the exta $100 to get the 2 Duo processor?

I would also think that the Core Duo processor would get better battery time and cool better than the 2 Duo processor.

Thoughts? Pros - Cons

 

The Core 2 Duo and Core Duo, will have no difference in battery life. Both are very effiecient processors. However, the extra power of the T5600 isn't needed if all your are doing is word processing and surfing the Internet. If, however, you are using processor intensive applications, then the extra power of the T5600 will come in handy. It has a larger FSB at 667 MHz, and a faster clock speed and so, will complete tasks faster than the T2250. It also has 64-bit which, at the moment isn't too widely used, but in the future it will become more and more supported. Hope this helps.

 

I was in the same dilemna as you a few weeks ago... I ended up going with the Core 2 because of all the multi-tasking I'm accustomed to doing. I agree with the previous post, if you're not planning on running intense programs or multi-tasking on a regular basis then the core duo is fine. My battery life with the core 2 is a little over 2 hours, and it certainly doesn't get very hot (hottest it has got was about 50 C while running multiple applications at once.

 

I notice by your sig that your running the core duo?
Why did you get that over the Core 2 Duo?

And is it really worth the extra $100 for the Core 2 Duo?

As for the multitasking, I think having more MEMORY is more important than a faster cpu.
I plan on having 2GB's of memory.

 

At the time, when I bought my notebook, Merom had not been released. It was about two weeks from being released. I made the decision that I would not benfit from the slight increase in speed by waiting two weeks. If I was to wait, then I would have had to get the T5500 (Only choice of processor at that time). The notebook I have now, is sold with that processor in the UK, where I am. There is practically no performance difference between this processor and the T5500. The advantage that it has is 64-bit, however, 64-bit isn't going to make a a difference for quite a while yet. Also, I don't plan to upgrade to Vista, so I wouldn't benefit from a 64-bit processor.


Having more memory is much better than a faster processor. Unless you have a seriously weak processor, you should go for the memory upgrade. 2 GB of memory is more than enough for todays needs. Most games don't require that much, however, with upcoming games needing more and more, there is no harm in opting for more memory.

 

From your thread, I don't think I would gain that much with a Core 2 Duo. I buy a new notebook every year anyway, so I won't be using VISA until they work all the bugs out of it.

I think the processor I'm thinking of getting:
Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo processor T2250 (1.73 GHz)
is the best Core duo out there, so with 2GB's of memory should be plenty.

Tell me if I'm wrong on any counts...

 

If all you wish to do with the notebook is to word process and surf the Internet, then yes, the T2250 will do that fine. Spend the left over $100 on something that you know will help performance out a little, like the memory or hard disk. 2 GB memory is a goo decision.

 

Keep in mind that the Core Duos can be relatively easily upgraded to the first generation Core 2 Duo processors, only the LV and ULV variants in subnotebooks cannot.

 

So these cpu's can be upgraded in the dv6000t notebooks?
If so, great!

 

Yes, they can be upgraded. Forgot to mention that. Well remembered, rahulnirmal. However, it is likely to upgrade, you will have to update the BIOS, to support Core 2 Duo. Newer notebooks should have the latest, so there may be no need. You can purchase a seperate Core 2 Duo processor, and install it then. Bear in mind, it may void the warranty.

 

This is good news. Then I will go with the Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo processor T2250 (1.73 GHz) then after a few months, when the core 2 duo prices drop some, I get one of those. I've swapped cpu's, video cards, mb's in notebooks in the past, so no problem.

 

now i regret my decision of getting a amd tl-50

it's was the black friday deal @ compusa

hp dv6113us. This beast is about 3x better than my desktop speedwise but I think it has an overheating problem

so if i had to choose it over, I would pick any intel dual core cpu instead of amd.

Yeah, you're making the right decision

 

Have to ask you somting guys.Sorry my English is not good....so i l be short.

I have Toshiba Satellite A105-S4274

Processor Type * : Core™ Duo
Processor Number * : T2250
Processor Speed * : 1.73GHz
Operating System * : Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005
Memory Size * : 1024MB
Display Size * : 15.4"
Display Type * : Widescreen XGA with TruBrite™ Technology
Display Resolution * : 1280x800
Graphics Chipset * : Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Graphics Memory * : 8MB-128MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory
Hard Drive Size * : 100GB
Also includes:

# Hard Drive Speed :
5400rpm
# Optical Drive * :
DVD-SuperMulti drive (+/-R double layer)
# Wireless LAN * :
Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (802.11a/b/g)
# Bluetooth * :
No Bluetooth (No Antenna)
# Input Devices :
85 key US keyboard, Hot Key Functions, TouchPad pointing device, Express Media Player CD/DVD launch button, Application Launch Button, CD/DVD Buttons, Internet Launch button, Windows Key Function
# Security :
Password Security, Security Cable Lock Slot, Hot Key Security
# Modem :
V.92 Modem
# LAN :
10/100
# Audio :
SRS TruSurround XT® virtual surround sound, Standard stereo speakers, Headphone jack (stereo), SRS WOW™ stereo sound, Microphone jack (mono)
# AC Adapter :
75W (15V 5.0A) Auto-sensing, 100-240V / 50-60Hz input
# Battery Type :
Li-Ion (6-cell, 4000mAh)
# Battery Life * :
Up to 3.42 hours
# PC Card Slots :
1-Type II PC Card Slot
# PC Express Slot :
1-ExpressCard™ Slot
# Media Port :
5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter
# USB Slots :
4-USB (2.0)
# iLINK :
i.LINK™ IEEE-1394
# S-Video :
TV-out (S Video)
# Software * :
InterVideo® WinDVD® Creator 2 Platinum, TOSHIBA Express Media Player, InterVideo® WinDVD® 5, WildTangent Game Console, TOSHIBA ConfigFree®, Microsoft® Office OneNote®, Microsoft Works, Sonic® Solutions RecordNow! Basic
# Weight :
Starting at 6.0 lbs.
# Color :
Mist Gray
# Warranty * :
1-Yr Parts and Labor, 1-Year Battery


Here is the link
http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/rdet.jsp?poid=349367&seg=HHO


So can i upgrade my CPU to Core 2 Duo 64bit?

 

If you read the previous threads, that should answer your question... also ask on the Toshiba area.

 

You can upgrade, but the cost (and the voided warranty) isn't really worth it. If you can't get a Core 2 to start with, don't worry about it. By the time 64bit becomes a hot dog you'll probably need a new notebook anyway.

 

Yes, you can upgrade to Merom, however you will probably need a BIOS update. I have linked a page, on the Toshiba website, for the BIOS you will need.

http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/...ineID=ccccaddjjimjldgcgfkceghdgngdgmn.0&ct=DL

If, you look under the Version 2.00, you will notice it says "Added Intel Merom CPU support". This means thst you can upgrade to Core 2 Duo, with this BIOS. I should inform you, however, that upgrading the processer will most likely void your warranty. If you upgrade, you should flash this new BIOS first, before changing the processer.

 

Hmm i thot so.Tnx people.