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    Specs for T430 & T430s; which is faster?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Mt9, Sep 23, 2012.

  1. Mt9

    Mt9 Notebook Consultant

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    Pla, Can you tell me which configuration is faster in both of these laptops:

    Processor i7-3520M 4M cache up to 3.60Ghz
    Memory: 8GB DDR-1600MHz 2DIMM
    180 Solid State Drive

    versus

    Processor i7-3520M 4M cach up to 3,.60HGhz (same as above)
    Memory: 8GB (same as above)
    320GB Hard Drive 7200rpm

    purpose for laptop: recordkeeping; surfing net; some movies, not many; some photos; manusscript writing w/word.
    Thank you very much for any advice.
     
    Mt9, Sep 23, 2012
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  2. hmmwv

    hmmwv Notebook Consultant

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    The one with solid state drive will be faster.
     
    hmmwv, Sep 23, 2012
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  3. Kaso

    Kaso Notebook Virtuoso

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    Please, serve your stated needs with an i3 processor and donate the dollar difference to charity.
     
    Kaso, Sep 23, 2012
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  4. MidnightSun

    MidnightSun Emodicon

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    This. For your purposes, you won't notice a difference between the i3 and i7 CPU (I would recommend going with the base Ivy Bridge processor, which at last check appears to be the base i5). You probably won't need 8GB of memory either, unless you have a ridiculous number of programs open. An SSD would provide a noticeable speed boost, though.
     
    MidnightSun, Sep 23, 2012
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  5. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    If you are using the laptop at home, then you just get the T430. Also, an i7 is an overkill in your situation, an entry level i5 will be more than sufficient for you use.
     
    lead_org, Sep 23, 2012
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