Originally posted by: Griswold
Opteron 170 runs at 2GHz and the 4400+ at 2.2GHz. Both have 1MB L2 cache per core.
4400+ it is.
Originally posted by: ender11122
If heat is an issue:
Because the opteron's are usually better parts, u may want one in a notebook simply because you will probably be able to lower the voltage at stock speeds and your notebook wont get as hot.
Originally posted by: Griswold
Maybe you need to be a bit more specific. You want to know what CPU to take at the virtually same price for your customized alienware notebook, right? Do you want to overclock your notebook with a desktop CPU?
If the answer is no, get the 4400+ if it costs the same - simply because it runs a little faster at stock speed. If the answer is yes, I wonder why you want a notebook anyway.![]()