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    Which Processor? T7100 vs. T7300

    Discussion in 'HP' started by zach382, Jun 17, 2007.

  1. zach382

    zach382 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Im planning on getting a new 6500t and I would like to know if it is worth spending the extra $75 for the bump in processing power. I know the .2 Ghz wont do very much, but I would like to know if it is worth it for the 2mb extra L2 Cache.


    Core 2 Duo T7100 (1.8GHz/2MB L2Cache)

    Core 2 Duo T7300 (2.0GHz/4MB L2Cache) <-- +$75
     
    zach382, Jun 17, 2007
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  2. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Do you plan on doing any CPU dependent task like encoding/math(number crunching)/business apps/video editing task do you plan to do with this notebook?

    If yes then a higher L2 cache and clock speed(ghz) would be beneficial in those task. In general/basic task like word/surfing/ect you probably wont notice the difference
     
    Kdawgca, Jun 17, 2007
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  3. Fant

    Fant Notebook Evangelist

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    Put the money toward another gb of ram instead of 200mhz...
     
    Fant, Jun 17, 2007
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    knp Notebook Evangelist

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    I would recommend the processor upgrade as well as the memory upgrade. Memory upgrade to 2GB is a definite must with Windows Vista.
     
    knp, Jun 17, 2007
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  5. zach382

    zach382 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I will probably be doing CPU intensive tasks, like some light-medium gaming, video encoding, photoshop. I am planning on getting the 2Gb of RAM, and a dedicated graphics card. So then if i do plan on doing those things, then it would be worth the price for the upgrade?
     
    zach382, Jun 17, 2007
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  6. knp

    knp Notebook Evangelist

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    In that case, yes. The T7300 upgrade is worth the money.
     
    knp, Jun 17, 2007
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    I concur. For $75, it's worth it.
     
    treex2, Jun 17, 2007
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  8. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Definitely will things like Photoshop and encoding.
     
    Greg, Jun 17, 2007
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  9. zach382

    zach382 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the info and advice.
     
    zach382, Jun 17, 2007
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    Get the T7300. You'll always regret not getting it when you're setting there waiting for some program sometime in the future to load.
     
    Duy028, Jun 18, 2007
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    For only $75 you might as well upgrade
     
    mtor, Jun 18, 2007
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