1066MHz FSB vs. 1333MHz FSB?

LouiCypher · 08-20-2009, 08:50 AM

I am looking for a new desktop replacement notebook for work purposes. I am running modeling and CAD software and here are the min specs I'll need.

-4GB Ram
-Dual Pentium 4 or Core 2 Duo
2.4 GHz or higher
4 MB L2 cache or higher
1333 MHz FS bus
-OpenGL 256 MB dedicated RAM
32 bit colour
1024 x 768 SVGA or greater
-300GB SATA
-Vista 64bit Business.
-A large screen (18.4" or higher) would be great. Battery life is not a major issue. Weight is also not an issue.

I've been looking around and it seems that my limiting factor with these specs is the 1333 MHz FSB. Here are a couple models I've looked at, but if anyone has some advice or input I would greatly appreciate it.

#1 Acer 8935-7791
Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor C2Q 9000 (6MB L2 cache, 2.0GHz, 1066MHz FSB)
4GB (2/2) DDR3 1066 SDRAM
ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4670 with 1 GB of DDR3 VRAM
1TB (2 x 500GB) SATA hard drive, 5400RPM
Would the Quad core make up for the lack in GHz and FSB?

#2 Custom Sager (http://www.sagernotebook.com/product...tion=customize)
This seems like it would be a great option for me. The only issue is the 1066MHz FSB on the T9600. I have no idea what setbacks I would experience not meeting this requirement, anyone know?

Anyways, if anyone has any advice or thoughts on this, please let me know.

Madcatz · 08-20-2009, 10:58 AM

You will usually want to get the minimum specs, some software won't even install if the computer doesn't meat those specs.

As for a laptop that has a 1333mhz FSB. I found this one:
http://www.ibuypower.com/Store/Confi...s.aspx?mid=427

also found these:
http://web.eurocom.com/EC/ec_model_config1(1,202,0)
http://web.eurocom.com/EC/ec_model_config1(1,188,0)

08-20-2009, 08:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
LouiCypher Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 4 OS: XP Pro SP3	1066MHz FSB vs. 1333MHz FSB? I am looking for a new desktop replacement notebook for work purposes. I am running modeling and CAD software and here are the min specs I'll need. -4GB Ram -Dual Pentium 4 or Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or higher 4 MB L2 cache or higher 1333 MHz FS bus -OpenGL 256 MB dedicated RAM 32 bit colour 1024 x 768 SVGA or greater -300GB SATA -Vista 64bit Business. -A large screen (18.4" or higher) would be great. Battery life is not a major issue. Weight is also not an issue. I've been looking around and it seems that my limiting factor with these specs is the 1333 MHz FSB. Here are a couple models I've looked at, but if anyone has some advice or input I would greatly appreciate it. #1 Acer 8935-7791 Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor C2Q 9000 (6MB L2 cache, 2.0GHz, 1066MHz FSB) 4GB (2/2) DDR3 1066 SDRAM ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4670 with 1 GB of DDR3 VRAM 1TB (2 x 500GB) SATA hard drive, 5400RPM Would the Quad core make up for the lack in GHz and FSB? #2 Custom Sager (http://www.sagernotebook.com/product...tion=customize) This seems like it would be a great option for me. The only issue is the 1066MHz FSB on the T9600. I have no idea what setbacks I would experience not meeting this requirement, anyone know? Anyways, if anyone has any advice or thoughts on this, please let me know.

08-20-2009, 10:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
Madcatz Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,424 OS: XP/7/Server 2008 My System	Re: 1066MHz FSB vs. 1333MHz FSB? You will usually want to get the minimum specs, some software won't even install if the computer doesn't meat those specs. As for a laptop that has a 1333mhz FSB. I found this one: http://www.ibuypower.com/Store/Confi...s.aspx?mid=427 also found these: http://web.eurocom.com/EC/ec_model_config1(1,202,0) http://web.eurocom.com/EC/ec_model_config1(1,188,0) __________________ memtest86+ \| Hard Drive Diags \| Speed Fan \| Unknown Device Identifier