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    2 Questions About Ordering A Dell

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Xcitado, Nov 6, 2008.

  1. Xcitado

    Xcitado Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can someone please assist me before I order a Dell system?

    What advantages will I see if I get the Intel Core 2 T9500 (2.6 GHz/800 MHz FSB, 6 MB cache vs the Intel Core 2 T9400 (2.53 GHz/1066 Mhz FSB, 6 MB cache - by that I mean is speed noticeable?

    Secondly, is the ATI HD 3450 better than Nvidia's 8600M GT?

    Thank you for any asssistance. It really is difficult to decide because to me, I don't know if there is much noticeable difference.
     
    Xcitado, Nov 6, 2008
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  2. italian.madness

    italian.madness Notebook Consultant

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    1) no noticeable differences in speed, the 9500 is less power demanding
    2)The 8600gt is much better card
    hope it helped-)
     
    italian.madness, Nov 6, 2008
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  3. .exemibu

    .exemibu Newbie

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    Exactly, he answered your question to the dime. No difference in speed at all if that's what you're interested in. Both 2.53 Ghz. Good luck!
     
    .exemibu, Nov 6, 2008
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  4. Xcitado

    Xcitado Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you for your help - it's greatly appreciated. I didn't know with the bump in FSB and memory would make that much difference.
     
    Xcitado, Nov 6, 2008
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  5. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    The speed isn't noticeable unless you are benchmarking them. However, the T9400 is a Centrino 2 processor and the other is not, so you will be limited when deciding on the processor since only the Studio 1537 offers Centrino 2 right now.
     
    atbnet, Nov 7, 2008
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