I recently ordered an M14X with the i7 2720QM with 8G 1600 Ram. I will be using this mostly for light gaming and some photo processing (RAW files). Do you think the 2720 is enough? Or should I have maxed out the CPU?
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The 2630QM would have been enough.
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yea for your needs the 2720qm is possibly overkill...lol better than coming out short imo
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You probably wouldn't notice and difference between the 2720QM and 2630QM TBH. -
For what it's worth, the 2630qm is all you'd need. Not saying that the 2720qm is a waste, but for everyday computing and gaming, you won't see a difference. Unless you're benchmarking and trying to get the best results, the 2630qm is adequate.
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Thanks for the input, it's much appreciated. I guess I like having the sense of security in that I know the CPU will have me covered for at least the next year or two.
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I am curious if Optimus is available with quad core cpus? It used to be only on i5s before Sandy bridge? I just got a MSI GX680 and it has a GT555M with DDR5 and no optimus. I am bummed! Even though the 555 clocks right down I believce I would be better off with Optimus. Correct?
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All the m14x have Optimus, I think.
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OP, if you have to ask, then your CPU is enough or more than enough.
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For what it's worth, on my desktops I have an i7 920 and an i7 970EE. I also had both CPU's in the same exact set-up and there was no practical difference in performance other than benchmarks and even that wasn't that big of a difference to warrant the cost (think it was @$300 vs. just over $1k). The kicker was my 920 overclocked higher then my 970.
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Yeah, what you got is a beast. The RAM alone would have done it well. You're all set.
Did I Pick The Right CPU?
Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by KYFHO, Jul 23, 2011.