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CPU Wattage?

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CrudOfCrow

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For $101.46 i can get a:
AMD, Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ 2.2GHz, 1MB 2L cache, 62W, 90nm, 754-pin lidless mPGA

For $116.28 i can get a:
AMD, Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ 2.2GHz, 1MB 2L cache, 81.5W, 90nm, 754-pin lidless mPGA


What is the difference between these two processors? How much of a difference does wattage make? Will one run cooler than the other, will a difference even be noticable. Any thoughts? Mostly i would like to know if the 19.5W more energy is worth the extra $14.82
 
Um, you have the low power one listed as cheaper 😛

Anyway to answer your question, lower power is always better. It means it'll run cooler. As long as its not more than a 15% price increase then a lower power version is always worth it.

Also don't forget that you could buy the cheaper/higher power cpu and then undervolt it. Just lowering it by 0.1v makes a good difference to power consumption/temps.
 
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