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Hectorsm,
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i lapped the heatsink and applied artic silver 5 but not much improvement.
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even without overclocking, i noticed an improvement in speed and multitasking ability over my core 2 duo system.
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erichos,
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if you're looking at the core i7 series, there isn't too much improvement in the higher models.
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Doc1st,
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pros: great improvement from my q6600 cons: doa.
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N/A,
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pros: seems to run fast on most single programs cons: i bought a shuttle with the i7 expecting a substantial improvement in render times with my vegas architect dvd creation program.
Positives:
Excellent Affordability, Excellent Reliability, Nice Performance, Processor Features: Enhanced Intel Speedstep technology,Hyper-Threading Technology,Built-in Memory Controller,Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T),Execute Disable Bit,Virtualization Technology,Intel Thermal Monitor 2,Enhanced Halt State (C1E),Quad Core