Processor Speeds

[willw9]

I am looking to purchase an HP dv6000t for college/poker.

For my processor, I am choosing between:

Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo T5600(1.83GHz/2MB L2Cache) ($225)

and

Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo T7200 (2.0GHz/4MB L2Cache) ($325)

Which one is a better value and why?

[kerowo]

The more expensive one is faster. You probably wouldn't notice unless running them side by side. If you have a crazy big PT DB you may find it marginally faster with the more expensive one.

[Beavis68]

the second one has twice the onboard Cache, that is really what you are paying for. That will give a nice boost in memory intensive applications. Peformance per dollar may be better with the cheaper chip, but not by much.

[willw9]

Does FTP+PAHUD+PT+Itunes+AHKscript(probably 2-4) qualify as memory intensive?

[willw9]

Might getting the more expensive processor be the difference between FTP LAAAAG and FTP no lag?

[LuckyTxGuy]

I have the T5600 in a Dell with 2 GB of RAM and it is very nice. I've had no problem with FTP lag at all, but I also wonder if that might be a problem with your inernet connection, more than processor speed. I would think the T5600 would be plenty, but if the $100 is no problem, go for it. Personally, the T5600 has been great for me and I don't need anything else. I can run FT, PT, PAHUD, iTunes, Photoshop, Firefox, Thunderbird, etc with no problems.

[Beavis68]

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Does FTP+PAHUD+PT+Itunes+AHKscript(probably 2-4) qualify as memory intensive?

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It would definitely qualify.

For those talking about the FTP lag, I have seen some post that state that if you do not open the cashier window there will not be a lag problem, my bonus expired it so I haven't tried it yet.

[DirteAA]

personally, I'd go with the 512MB RAM and the Intel Core 1 Uno...but that's me.

[DannyNSandy]

Just get the 1st one not worth spending extra 100 bucks for not much more.