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2016/05/10 13:54:25 (permalink)

Processor Question

Anyone using the Intel Core i7-5500U Processor? 
ANY THOUGHTS...COMMENTS?
 
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    microapp
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    Re: Processor Question 2016/05/10 16:47:49 (permalink)
    A good number of current laptops use the 5500U. It is cheaper than the 4core/8 thread I7's and optimized for low power and not performance.If this LT is to be your primary DAW rig, find a LT with a 4 core/8 thread CPU.
    Why do you want a LT anyway ? Do you do mobile recording gigs ? If not then spend your $$ on a desktop for your DAW. You have a lot more options and you will get more bang for the buck. Right now a desktop with an I7-4790K (Devil's Canyon) is probably the best buy.

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    Re: Processor Question 2016/05/10 18:17:17 (permalink)
    im with microapp, this is not a performance CPU. im sure it will do okay with what your trying to do but will shudder on larger projects.
    it is only a 2 core processor with 4 threads, it maxes out at 16GB for memory.
    this is something to remember when thinking about expansion.
    heres the specs to the 5500U
    http://ark.intel.com/products/85214/Intel-Core-i7-5500U-Processor-4M-Cache-up-to-3_00-GHz
     
    you could laterally build a desktop with 550.00 US dollars that will blow the socks off this processor.
    how do I know ?
    http://www.microcenter.com/site/brands/intel-processor-bundles.aspx
     
    because I just got done building this one:
    (Intel I7 4790K 4.0Ghz LGA 1150 w 16GB corsair ram on an Asrock z97 Extreme.)
    using onboard graphics.
     
     

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