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    PM 735A vs. PM 740

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by missingtasks, Feb 6, 2006.

  1. missingtasks

    missingtasks Notebook Consultant

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    can somebody explain to me the benifits of a 740 as opposed o a 735A? there is a 50 dollar dif so id like to know before i buy. Thanks
     
    missingtasks, Feb 6, 2006
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  2. EngineNr9

    EngineNr9 Notebook Enthusiast

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    740 runs at 533mhz bus, whereas 735A is only 400mhz. for 50 bucks definitely go for the 740.
     
    EngineNr9, Feb 7, 2006
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Yes, but the 735 runs cooler and has better battery life all things equal.
     
    ZaZ, Feb 7, 2006
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  4. missingtasks

    missingtasks Notebook Consultant

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    so what if i wanna run bf2? will it really make a differance?
     
    missingtasks, Feb 7, 2006
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    abcdefg Notebook Consultant

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    I believe the answer is yes.
     
    abcdefg, Feb 7, 2006
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  6. Charles P. Jefferies

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    Yeah, there will be a small difference in performance . . as posted, there will be a bit more heat, but the Pentium M is a cool-running processor as it is. I'd spend the $50 for the upgrade to the 740.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Feb 7, 2006
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  7. USAFdude02

    USAFdude02 NBR Reviewer & Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I agree with Chaz. The 740 is well worth the $50...not much of a performance increase, but just the jump in RAM speed is enough to justify the $50. Go for it. :p
     
    USAFdude02, Feb 7, 2006
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