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    i5 2410 vs i7 2630...

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by dustyz, Sep 26, 2011.

  1. dustyz

    dustyz Notebook Enthusiast

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    ...in the P151HM1.

    How does the i5 2410 compare to the i7 2630 when it comes to performance and overclocking? For $80, it might be worth taking the i7... but I'd settle if the i5 could overclock fairly well. Experience or recommendations?
     
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    Support.3@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    The biggest difference between the two is the i5 is a dual core and the i7 is a quad core. So multi tasking and programs that take advantage of a quad will work much better on the i7. Both CPU's are locked so you cant overclock either one.
     
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    dustyz Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the quick reply. It sounds like it might be worth the cost to upgrade.

    Doesn't Crysis 2 take advantage of multicore processors? I think it does. That might be reason enough. ;-)
     
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    Cry Engine 3 will take advantage of the quad core. To get the best gaming invest in a good graphics card as that will make much more difference then the CPU.
    For $80 i'd go quad core all day
     
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    I totally agree. It is well worth the upgrade cost in most cases! :)
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    Larry@LPC-Digital, Sep 26, 2011
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    For 80$ it's most definitely worth it.
     
    NovaH, Sep 27, 2011
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    Yeah, I agree. Get the quad core, that's the way applications are headed.
     
    Catan, Sep 27, 2011
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