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    About to purchase Sager NP9130-- do i want 2nd gen or 3rd gen processor?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by jackcrab, May 3, 2012.

  1. jackcrab

    jackcrab Notebook Guru

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    Hi, i am going to buy the sager np9130. it costs 70 bucks to upgrade to the 3rd generation processor. is it worth it for me? i basically just want this computer for diablo 3, league of legends, microsoft office...and that's about it. dont need to do much else on it.

    also, any advice/imput on the np9139 while i'm here? i'm also thinking of getting an Asus G55-- sorta tempting with their warranty and high scores in reliability /durability tests...

    thanks a ton!
     
    jackcrab, May 3, 2012
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  2. bn880

    bn880 Notebook Consultant

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    It's really up to you, it might consume a little bit less power, gives you a faster/newer built in vid card (4000 as opposed to 3000), and has a slight performance edge. My personal preference even with your requirements would be to get the 3rd gen.
     
    bn880, May 3, 2012
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  3. molTenLead

    molTenLead Notebook Consultant

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    If the processor that you are upgrading from ends in an M, and the one you are upgrading to ends in a QM, then you are also going from a dual-core to a quad-core (and since it's an i7 you get 8 threads).
     
    molTenLead, May 3, 2012
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  4. Ishmum

    Ishmum Notebook Enthusiast

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    If you just do those tasks, even if you do other demanding tasks, the 2nd gen is way more than enough to do your tasks
     
    Ishmum, May 3, 2012
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  5. GearsPowered

    GearsPowered Notebook Enthusiast

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    Go with the 3rd gen imo.
    $70 isn't much to increase longevity/keep its value a little better.
     
    GearsPowered, May 4, 2012
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  6. b0b1man

    b0b1man Notebook Deity

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    3-rd gen. Trust me/us/yourself (something.)
     
    b0b1man, May 4, 2012
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