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    X120E (E350) or D820 (T7200) for HTPC

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by hkseo100, Jan 20, 2014.

  1. hkseo100

    hkseo100 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey guys...
    I just re-built my D820; I believe it has just the integrated gfx (945) with a Core 2 Duo T7200 with 3gb of RAM.
    I also have a X120E with the E350 (4gb of ram)

    Can either computer handle everyday computing with relative ease + HD videos? IF so, which one is better? ( I dont use it much so power consumption shouldnt be a big factor)

    thanks!
     
    hkseo100, Jan 20, 2014
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    The D820 has ~55% more cpu power than the E-350 based X120E, but both should be able to do what you want (depending on the gpu on the 820).

    Especially if you have an SSD installed (made a HUGE difference to the E-350 I was using... along with the 8GB RAM & Win8x64).


    Assuming the 820 has the gpu power - that is the one I would use.
     
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    .Hm... Thanks I think the D820 has only the crappy Intel 945 lol
     
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    As long as that crappy Intel 945 can play your HD video files - you're better off with it (especially if you're HDD based).
     
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    E350 has some issue playing Silverlight (well really Silverlight that isn't optimized for AMD) which is what Netflix uses, otherwise most other Flash and HTML 5.0 sites play it well.
     
    HTWingNut, Jan 21, 2014
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    ok thanks. i gotta wait for the charger to be delivered for the d820... lol thanks for the input everyone...
     
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    Oh and just as a reference, I use an older 11" notebook with a Pentium (core 2 duo really) SU4100 as an HTPC in my kids' room, and it streams HD perfectly well. Here's CPU comparison: ARK | Compare Intel® Products

    Hopefully it at least makes you feel better about your choice. :)
     
    HTWingNut, Jan 22, 2014
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