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    w110er with i5-3210M?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by baguette, Jul 31, 2012.

  1. baguette

    baguette Newbie

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    Would it be a mistake to order a w110er with i5-3210M? What effect would this processor have on battery life/thermals?
     
    baguette, Jul 31, 2012
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  2. LaptopNut

    LaptopNut Notebook Virtuoso

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    I ordered with an i3-2370M which is even slower.

    It will run cooler, should give you a little extra battery life and of course was cheaper.

    Since most games are GPU dependent and the W110er has such a small resolution, everything will be fine other than poorly optimized ports such as GTA IV.

    Fact is, in a GPU dependent game, a 2.0 Ghz Processor and a 3.0 Ghz Processor can get around the same fps.

    My laptop has been delayed, all chassis are held in customs so it will be a few weeks yet.

    I assumed your question was in relation to gaming performance so it depends what your main use will be.
     
    LaptopNut, Jul 31, 2012
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  3. electrosoft

    electrosoft Perpetualist Matrixist

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    Bah, man up and put a i7-3920xm in there and let the fan earn its keep!
     
    electrosoft, Jul 31, 2012
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  4. baguette

    baguette Newbie

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    would the i5 be sufficient for 1080p resolutions? I wouldn't mind playing on my 55 inch tv occassionally, hehe.
     
    baguette, Jul 31, 2012
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  5. tommytomatoe

    tommytomatoe Notebook Evangelist

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    There are several laptops with I5-3210m that boast 1080p screens. You're good to go :)

    Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2
     
    tommytomatoe, Aug 1, 2012
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    HTWingNut, Aug 1, 2012
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  7. Prostar Computer

    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    It is a good choice for battery life, but not so good for performance.
     
    Prostar Computer, Aug 1, 2012
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