Differences from 1.8 Ghz to 2.4 Ghz???

[sephirothXR]

I was thinking of getting a new laptop(the most I've ever had was 1.5 Ghz), and I wanted to get a good Core 2 Duo. I might game some(I'll be using an 8600 GTS possibly), but I mainly do internet browsing. I want it to be a fairly fast computer that just doesn't freeze or mess up on you.

For Core 2 Duo, how much is the difference between 1.8 Ghz and 2.4 Ghz? I know it's huge, but how much better would something like 2.0 Ghz or 2.13 Ghz be? The price difference is SO HUGE, I just need to know if it's worth it. Could 1.8 Ghz satisfy most of your needs?

 

[The_Abyss]

With this CPU, you'll notice no difference just browsing. Gaming won't be too disimilar either but there will be a difference - you may not notice it though as the 8600 will be the first limiting factor.

 

[sephirothXR]

With this CPU, you'll notice no difference just browsing. Gaming won't be too disimilar either but there will be a difference - you may not notice it though as the 8600 will be the first limiting factor.

Well the reason it might be an 8600 GTS is because I might get this barebone laptop called an ASUS C90, and I have to choose from CPU ranging from 1.8 to 2.4. What's the difference between 2 and 2.13, or 1.8 and 1.86? It's VERY expensive in this difference.

So if I don't get an advanced graphics card and don't game that much, then basically 1.8 will be PERFECT?

 

[rammedstein]

if you are going from a netburst ARC 1.8 to a core based 2.4 you'll notice a huge difference

 

[Scougs]

If you don't do anything more advanced than internet browsing, pretty much any CPU will work. A dual core CPU like a Core 2 will make the system more responsive. Make sure you get plenty of RAM. 1GB is good for general use on XP. Can't speak for Vista as I have no experience with it yet.

 

[zodiacboyscorp]

I'd recommend 2 gb for vista.

Talk about system memory hog! (1/2 - 3/4 a gig)