CPU Upgrade Question

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RLich8

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I have a 20" intel iMac with a 2.0Ghz T7300 processor in it, 4GB of ram.

I've seen some great deals on processors and I think these can be swapped out for something more powerful, like a T7500 (2.2) T7700 (2.4) or even a X7900 (2.8 extreme).

Now, I doubt I'll go with the 2.2 because that's really not much of an improvement at all. However, between the other 2.4 and the 2.8, which one should I go with?

Price is somewhat of a concern, for example, if I'd get a great improvement with the 2.4 but only a little more improvement with the 2.8 and it was twice the price, I wouldn't do it.

Does anyone know anything about these intel iMacs? Help me decide, please!
 
I dont think you would notice much of a difference between 2.0 and 2.4. You might notice a small difference, but I dont think its worth the upgrade. If you came across the 2.4 for say 100 bucks, it might be worth it, but other then that I would pass.

I look at it as going from a GTX 280 to a GTX 285, yea theres a difference, the 285 is faster, but are you going to notice that speed difference in game? No, maybe if you was going from a 7800GT to the 285, but such a micro upgrade, will be very much limited in difference.


Hell I dont think I could tell teh difference between my i7 running at 3.0 and 4.0 ghz.

Benchmarks prove and show the difference, but do you benchmark 24/7 or do you actually use the computer? Cause actual use there will be 0 noticable difference.

save your money, wait for something real new say an i7 mac lol.
 
Xenozx said:
I dont think you would notice much of a difference between 2.0 and 2.4. You might notice a small difference, but I dont think its worth the upgrade. If you came across the 2.4 for say 100 bucks, it might be worth it, but other then that I would pass.

I look at it as going from a GTX 280 to a GTX 285, yea theres a difference, the 285 is faster, but are you going to notice that speed difference in game? No, maybe if you was going from a 7800GT to the 285, but such a micro upgrade, will be very much limited in difference.


Hell I dont think I could tell teh difference between my i7 running at 3.0 and 4.0 ghz.

Benchmarks prove and show the difference, but do you benchmark 24/7 or do you actually use the computer? Cause actual use there will be 0 noticable difference.

save your money, wait for something real new say an i7 mac lol.
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Haha, thanks man. I think I can get a good deal on an X7900 so we'll see. Thanks!
 
PC_User said:
T9300 - 2.50 GHz with 6mb L2 cache and 800mhz bus speed.
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Will that work in mine? I've got the 1st generation aluminum Intel iMac, not the second. Gah. I wish these were as easy to upgrade as PC's.
 
Oh hey, why don't you overclock. You could easily squeeze out 400mhz, probably without a voltage bump.

Oh, that's right, you're on a mac. You can't do that. I'll have fun launching petty internet attacks at your scrawny mac from my 4.0ghz 8-threaded 6GB MAC STOMPING BEAST.
 
Lmao, trust me man, I miss having a PC. I love my Mac but I miss having a PC for my games and shit. If I can ever scrape together some cash (since I'm poor from these Macs :p) I will definitely build another box.

I'm still killing myself for selling my asus p5ne/core 2/8800gts rig. That thing was lightning fast almost two summers ago. :eek:
 
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