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    Alienware 13 core i5 video conversion

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by knightp25, Jan 26, 2015.

  1. knightp25

    knightp25 Notebook Consultant

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    Just ordered the new Alienware 13 with the core i5 but with a 1080p display

    I do alot of converting videos, from one format to the other, i had an alienware 14 core 17 4710mq but it was getting to bulky to lug around, so i opted to purchase the new one.

    My question is think i will notice a big difference from the conversion time using the i5 instead of the i7

    the laptop has not come in yet, and i am questioning myself if i should have spent the extra money for the i7
     
    knightp25, Jan 26, 2015
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  2. Krane

    Krane Notebook Prophet

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    Yes. Video editing is one of the reasons to purchase an i7. However, if all you're doing is simple converting, then not so much.
     
    Krane, Jan 26, 2015
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  3. jujiro

    jujiro Newbie

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    Might have slightly longer conversion times as your previous processor is a little bit more powerful than the I5
     
    jujiro, Jan 26, 2015
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  4. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    I believe the same, for conversion there should´t be many issues. However, for video editing there will be a drop in performance (or speed) but it won't be too big.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Jan 28, 2015
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