Re: Which CPU to buy?

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From: Dan C
Date: Wed, 29 Jul 2009 02:09

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On Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:53:20 -0700, starved wrote:

> Hello all.
> 
> I'm pricing out a Dell Inspiron 15 notebook for a friend. They're not
> going to be using the new machine for gaming or anything extraordinary;
> just basic stuff like web surfing, e-mail, Microsoft Office, etc.
> 
> They're going to go with Vista Home Premium, and upgrade to Windows 7 in
> October when it becomes available.
> 
> I have a choice between these two processors:
> 
> Intel® Celeron® 900 (1MB cache/2.20GHz/800Mhz FSB)
> 
> Intel® Pentium® Dual Core T4200 (2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB/1MB cache)
> 
> The Dual Core is more money, even though it's a slower clock speed of
> 2.0GHz.
> 
> Which one should I go for?
> 
> Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
> 
> - Dave

Get the Dual Core.  Buying a Celeron these days is just.... stupid.


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