Get this or the Q6600 G0? Is it better to get the E8400 OC to 4.0 or spend the extra $20 for the Q6600 OC to 3.2? Assume a wide range of non-gaming productivity apps possibly including video transcoding/streaming. Thanks! Get this or the Q6600 G0? Is it better to get the E8400 OC to 4.0 or spend the extra $20 for the Q6600 OC to 3.2? Assume a wide range of non-gaming productivity apps possibly including video... » Read More Get this or the Q6600 G0? Is it better to get the E8400 OC to 4.0 or spend the extra $20 for the Q6600 OC to 3.2? Assume a wide range of non-gaming productivity apps possibly including video transcoding/streaming. Thanks! « Show Less
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If you check an independent rating site, like tomshardware.com, you'll see the E8400 has an edge on the Q6600 in just about every category of application... and it's a few bucks cheaper!
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Everyone was RAVING about the Quads awhile back, so I'm confused as well. I want processing for 1) virtual servers / lab, and 2) video encoding / output. Anyone with hands-on E8400 and/or Quads, I want your feedback!
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Since you plan on keeping it a long time (more than 5 years), it might be best to get the i7. However the difference between them does not appear to be significant. I too am about to buy a Pro. I was gonna get the i7 but after watching countless Youtube videos and reading reviews about it I decided paying $400 more from the 2.4 ghz i5 was not worth the miniscule bump in power. From what I gather on youtube, the 2.4ghz is capable of playing all current games on high or close to high settings (not extremely high though). I've seen videos of people playing everything from Modern Warfare 2 to Mass Effect 2 to Crysis with relative ease. I've also seen a video of someone testing how capable the i5 was at multitasking by running multiple programs at the same time. He had 3 VMware windows open + itunes + email + Dreamweaver and a few others open and it ran very smoothly. If you are planing on keeping your Pro for at least 10 years (not impossible) then you may as well get the i7. If like me you predict you might upgrade in 5 years or so, then I would get the 2.4 ghz i5. The difference between that and the i7 is rather small and not worth the extra $400. Check out this video for more info: www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0-l37pgqa0 In case the link isn't working just go to Youtube and type in "2.4 GHz Core i5 or Core i7 2.66 GHz MacBook Pro". Also, according to this review, the 2.4 ghz i5 is faster than the 2.8 ghz mid 2009 macbook pro: www.macworld.com/article/150146/2010/04/15inch_macbookpro_corei5i7.html
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I personally bought the eMachines eM250 (the exact equivalent of the Acer Aspire One D250, just rebranded) from Walmart for $228 by seeing it in the computer cage up in Maine. The EXACT same thing except WITH a bigger harddrive (250gig). Personally I love it, and even though the keys are slightly cramped (89%), I didn't want to deal with the Dell touchpad which is a pain in the butt. I'm a computer guy, and I played with it in a Staples to see if I liked it, but no thanks. Also the Acer/eMachines is a breeze to upgrade the RAM. Just remove a screw, pop out the 1 gig, and put in a 2 gig. So if I may, I would suggest stopping by Walmart to see if you can get lucky like me. Has a cool brushed nickel look to it too (but its plastic). I've put it through the ringer, and it is surpisingly pretty powerful! Here is the Amazon link to it: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00323G71S/ref=s9_simi_gw_s6_p147_t1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_r=0TVG5SXWRB9HWKSRM88K&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938811&pf_rd_i=507846
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Guess what? I had the same "debate" in Sam's 2 days ago. I ended up buying the FX820, the difference isn't that much ($20), and I won't have any surprises! I bought one for my daughter on June 12th (HUGE SUCCESS) and ended up getting another one for my son 2 days ago! I'd say go with the FX820! GOOD LUCK!
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I would also add that, as much as I'm tempted to buy this (and might), remember that Intel will be shipping the new 22 nm "Ivy Bridge" CPUs in volume starting in January. This (amazing) Samsung slate uses the 32 nm Core i5 (2nd-gen). The new 22 nm version of the same chip will be about 20% more powerful (according to Intel), support DX11 along with other enhancements to the Integrated GPU, and use about 20% less power at the same time... so if Samsung kept everything else the same, you'd have 20% faster performance and an extra hour of battery life (or the same performance, and maybe an extra 2 hours of battery life). Something to keep in mind. I would also add that, as much as I'm tempted to buy this (and might), remember that Intel will be shipping the new 22 nm "Ivy Bridge" CPUs in volume starting in January. This (amazing) Samsung slate uses the 32 nm Core i5 (2nd-gen). The new 22 nm version of the same chip will be about 20% more powerful (according to Intel), support DX11 along with other enhancements to the Integrated GPU, and use about 20% less power at the same time... so if Samsung kept everything else the same, you'd have 20% faster performance and an extra hour of battery life (or the same performance, and... » Read More I would also add that, as much as I'm tempted to buy this (and might), remember that Intel will be shipping the new 22 nm "Ivy Bridge" CPUs in volume starting in January. This (amazing) Samsung slate uses the 32 nm Core i5 (2nd-gen). The new 22 nm version of the same chip will be about 20% more powerful (according to Intel), support DX11 along with other enhancements to the Integrated GPU, and use about 20% less power at the same time... so if Samsung kept everything else the same, you'd have 20% faster performance and an extra hour of battery life (or the same performance, and maybe an extra 2 hours of battery life). Something to keep in mind. « Show Less
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There's a good compare of 970 and (worse than 4820) 4770K and 4770K is already better than 970. check cpuboss dot com. I'd run for the new one. Mine is simply amazing. I'm thinking about exchanging the HD to solid state. I work with audio (homestudio) and the CPU performs amazingly.
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I seen them both side by side. The ASUS is better when it comes to pictures and streaming video. I don't do major HD editing or anything. I do photo shop..youtube..dj/production..and excel spreadsheets. For these tasks..it's fine if not more then perfect for this. AOC is good but not slim and pic isn't as smooth as the ASUS. The new AOC for $119 would be a awesome choice if you are looking for something cheaper then the ASUS. I hope that helps you. :-)
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Anyone have ideas? I'm looking at either the newer 810 or last year's 1000 as well. Specs looks similar.Thanks.
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where did you buy it for such a low price? whats hhgregg? my curiosity gets me when i see on the samsung website the MSRP for the 860 still at over 3k and the new c8000 at 2899. you would think the c8000 would be higher... unless they think the 860 is a better TV.
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I have had this one for over a year and it qualifies as the best laptop purchase I ever made. I have no reservations in wholeheartedly recommending this product. I don't feel the 4800MQ offers substantial differences to this processor. The video card however may be worth the extra couple hundred dollars. This one performs solidly with anything I have tried on it.
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Previous reviewers have answered the technical questions. I own the E4 and love it. I'm buying the E5 as a Christmas gift, and as it's pretty much at the same price point, I would suggest going with it over the E4 at this point. But the difference between the two is not so great that I would go rushing to upgrade from the E4 to the E5.
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I bought a 2x8 1600 and could not push it any further than 1866 increasing v and cl, stable but dissapointed with patriot oc, had a 2x4 kingston blue 1600 that could reach 2133 1,65 cl11 or cl12 i dont remember, heatsink in this patriot series is a toy, get a 2x8, its better for OC
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The Yorkfield Q8000/Q9000 cores are supported on lesser HP desktops, so I would assume it is compatible.The Q9650 is better in every possible way (less power comsumption, Smaller thermal profile, faster speed, more cache), You are looking at a 25-30% increase in cpu performance. However, if you are being bottlenecked in other areas, you may notice very little. That said, the Q6600 is still decent cpu. cpuboss com/cpus/Intel-Core2-Quad-Q9650-vs-Intel-Core2-Quad-Q6600
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I went for the dn1000 instead of the 810, because of the GUI. Other than that I really didnt see much of a difference in spec wise. My friend has the 810 and I will be receiving mine next week.
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Depends on how much you are paying. If the E8400 is free, or next to free, sure, go for it. But there are much better processors that should be compatible with your motherboard, that will give you better performance enhancements. For example a core 2 quad, or even a faster E8xxx series chip, like an E8500 or E8600.
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Bird's Word: I've tested 2 of the 4 front runners (Acer & OSI) and the biggest differences I've noticed between the 3 (I know nothing about Lenovo's product) are Price, Monitor, Warranty, Touchpad & Upgradability (in order of personal import). Winner Acer - Best Display (Reflective TFT), Warranty (2 Year US / 1 Year International - I've NEVER seen this before! - Buy with Amex and get 1 additional year) and Touchpad Management Features Honorable 2nd ASUS - Best Price for Retail Value & Only Unit w/ Upgradable RAM Distant 3rd OSI - Best Screen Size (Non-Reflective TFT) I could say alot more but I think everyone needs to do their own reasearch and bargain hunting to ensure you find the best unit/deal for your personal need(s). Happy Hunting! J. Bird, CEO, BIG Ideas
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The integrated video is better and the cache of the processor is larger for more performance I found that the price difference isn't worth the cost unless your a gamer. I have bought two of these for my kids rigs and they play some games too. Just not top end hard core graphics demanding games. These cpu's can also be linked with certain video cards for added performance if ever needed. Hope this helps !