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    Processor Choices on Vostro

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by gibson00, Oct 7, 2007.

  1. gibson00

    gibson00 Notebook Evangelist

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    On the Vostro I'm thinking of getting, I am looking at the following processors, about $200 - $250 separating the cheapest from the most expensive in the below list:
    T5470
    t7100
    t7250
    t7300

    If the only game I am playing is FSX, and otherwise I am doing basic stuff (net surfing), is there any reason to get more than the t5470?? Will FSX benefit at all from the processor (I'll be getting a 8600M GT video card)??

    Thanks!
     
    gibson00, Oct 7, 2007
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  2. allan_huang

    allan_huang Notebook Deity

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    The most you probably need for gaming is the T5470.
    If you do video encoding or editing, I suggest that you upgrade to a better one.
     
    allan_huang, Oct 7, 2007
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  3. powerpack

    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    Microsoft recommends 1Ghz CPU for FSX so you should be fine with T5470, oh and FSX has SP1 available which gives multi core improvements.
     
    powerpack, Oct 7, 2007
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