Both are 2.66Ghz, just that i7 620M has higher turbo boost to 3.33Ghz instead of 2.93GHz (i5 480M)...
But so far, i5 4xxM/5xxM can be overclocked better than i7 6xxM...

SSD would be more appropriate upgrade if want to feel faster...

This post has been edited by lee_what2004: Dec 16 2010, 11:56 AM

Ok... then i on hold this thinking 1st... i have read a lot ppls get 3820TZG which is with P6100 processor and mod it to i7-620m

Well, P6100 only 2.0GHz and no Turbo Boost,no Hyperthreading , so that would be quite a jump..

This post has been edited by lee_what2004: Dec 16 2010, 12:04 PM

not even 1 month, thinking of upgrading already?! the current CPU not meeting your requirement?

i read from NBR, i5-580m is the preferred choice if u wanna change CPU. they successfully OC to 3.80 Ghz! although some reported generally faster experience (especially copying large file), it won't help you in gaming.

agree with Lee that an SSD should be in your top list. for me, i m still waiting for larger capacity SSD...

any update about your notebook? how is it treating you so far?

Hi all,
Planning to get an acer 3820TG very soon. i5-520m, 4gb ddr3, ati 5650, 640 hdd, but no optical drive
does it comes free with an external optical drive or do i have to get one on my own?

This post has been edited by Balanced: Dec 16 2010, 02:09 PM

still can get 520m? the last time i check, all replaced by 460m already

it comes with an external optical.

Ehrm... wonder if it is normal..

Juz played SC2 for 30 mins with my 4820tg

CPU temperature 88C and 94C for both Cores

GPU at 76C


N that was playing it on the laptop cooler pad (Cooler Master Infinite)..

Wonder if it is normal for the CPU to reach up to 94C

My agent is giving me the 520m, but doesn't have the external optical. Wonder if the unit i'm taking is worth it if compared to the 460m+external optical for almost the same price..price difference by rm60

This post has been edited by Balanced: Dec 17 2010, 01:03 AM

Guys,
I really like this laptop( the design).
But I really don't really need such a high spec laptop.
I just use it to surf the web and MS Office.
Is there a similar Acer lappy with same looks in the market?

Many thanks in advance

^Nope,

But try look at Acer 4738Z or 4741G, see if its design suit your taste...

for me, the little differences in clock speed is not important. i ll get the 520m (even without external optical) any time since i use a lot of VMware. i guess that depends on yourself i also need to tell you that, i already have external optical drive

yeah...just a little difference on the clock speed. Ordered the unit with 520m. Will be getting my new toy in a week
MERRY CHRISTMAS!! haha

Any potential problem this laptop might bring that i should know? Need advises from the sifus here

Check the screens...

For dead pixels?

thanks sifu

huhu i got one ded pixels..im unable to see it unless i REALLY get close

This post has been edited by istillmyself: Dec 17 2010, 08:31 PM

send for warranty

ermm not normal wiv one ded pixel ?

Just go try?