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    Is the Difference Between a 1.8 Ghz and a 2.0 Ghz Big?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Cirein, Oct 6, 2008.

  1. Cirein

    Cirein Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm laptop hunting and unfortunately I'm not getting responses from the other part of the forum so I'm just going to figure this out myself in pieces to find what I'm looking for.

    Ideally, I would want a 2.0 but in my price range but I'm not seeing them.

    The laptop would be used for school work, light gaming (the Sims 2 and 3, Spore), video watching, photo editing and of course internet surfing and what have you.

    It would be Vista Home Premium run because unlike most people, I actually like Vista. :p

    Of course, I'm not tech savvy so I don't see it in the same light as another person who is good at that sort of thing. :rolleyes:
     
    Cirein, Oct 6, 2008
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  2. Phil

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    It's a small difference. Only when utilizing your CPU 100% you would notice a 10% difference. With the tasks you do you will hardly utilize your CPU 100%.

    Better spend your money on RAM. But then again, upgrading RAM is easier than upgrading your CPU.
     
    Phil, Oct 6, 2008
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  3. Cirein

    Cirein Notebook Enthusiast

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    Alright. =)

    I'm not looking at Laptops that have anything less than 3 Gigs of RAM at the moment.
     
    Cirein, Oct 6, 2008
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    I think the difference between 1.8 GHz and 2.0 GHz in terms of CPU is very little. I'd rather save the money and buy an additional 1 GB RAM.
     
    gary_hendricks, Oct 6, 2008
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    I forgot to say, I was assuming you are comparing CPUs from the same series.

    If it would be between a low T series and a P7350, the difference would be bigger.
     
    Phil, Oct 6, 2008
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    Xirurg ORLY???

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    if you are looking for a laptop,fill the FAQ and we will give you options :)
     
    Xirurg, Oct 6, 2008
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    get 4gb RAM !
     
    pchaplo, Oct 6, 2008
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    depends what the upgrade price is for the processor and what type of processor it is. generally i would go for the better processor just because upgrading one in the future is a bit more of a hassle than upgrading ram. especially if I am buying from a retailer, they tend to mark up the price for more ram when I know I can buy it and install it myself for cheaper. but if you've got 2-3GB's when searching, that should be fine for your uses

    if your looking to get more RAM, i'll be selling my 2GB PC2-5300 module for $25 in the next week or so

    good luck!
     
    icecubez189, Oct 6, 2008
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  9. vuong05

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    Ram would be your best solution. The cpu difference would only be noticed under full load.
     
    vuong05, Oct 6, 2008
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    Unless hes running a 64 bit OS there is no reason expect to waste money. Also without a high-end CPU, GPU, and harddrive the differences between 3GB and 4GB is going to be almost unnoticable.

    Get 3GB if you can, 2GB should be your low limit. If you see one with 4GB feel free to buy it, but if money is tight - don't bother.
     
    AuroraAlpha, Oct 6, 2008
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