Speed depends on Processor frequency or cache memory ?

[Guest]

What is more important to make a Computer run smoothly at high speeds..... The cache memory or Processor Frequency ?.... Do higher frequency processors produce more heat ? If so, should I look for lower frequencies with high cache memory ?

 

[GhislainG]

You should probably look for the processor that best meets your requirements while being as efficient as possible. Did you read the following articles?

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/cool-n-quiet-power-management,2456.html
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/core-i5-750-efficiency,2500.html

They have a few more in the CPU section.

 

[Raidur]

Typically a lower clocked CPU will have less heat than the same CPU with a higher frequency, yes. However I wouldn't let that scare you from the higher clocked CPUs.

Frequency and Cache are both important factors in smooth computing. I would look for a mix between high cache and frequency.

Maybe you can tell us your budget and needs and we can help you find one.

 

[Darkbeshoy]

What is more important to make a Computer run smoothly at high speeds..... The cache memory or Processor Frequency ?.... Do higher frequency processors produce more heat ? If so, should I look for lower frequencies with high cache memory ?

Uhmmmm can someone tell me which of these laptops is better for school and medium gaming?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=cat13504&type=page&pageIdentity=searchDriven&useProductString=true&productString=1218367936449*1218367939608*1218353394205&unProductString=1218321951290*1218317762845*1218349684658*1218202473595*1218325485331*1218296198127*1218217430159*1218370448855*1218355306087*1218353392824&catId=

 

[mdd1963]

the Pavilion 'should' prevail at gaming with dedicated graphics...but...

none of the 3 are really adept at gaming, beyond perhaps Quake III/MOH....

You might price some of the newer Fusion APU A6/A8 based laptops if possible....