2.0 ghz vs 2.4 ghz: does it really make a noticable difference...?
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Not really. If you are browsing the web and word processing I would go with 2.0 GHZ. I would use the extra money to buy the extended applecare or add more memory.
1641355
It's going to vary based on the chip and motherboard, but I got 4.3 ghz just by turning on OC genie on my motherboard with the stock cooler.
2258000
This part definitely supports both 2.4 and 5 GHz; I'm currently using it at 5GHz. But I think I'm using 802.11n; max throughput is around 240-270 Mb/s (using Linux Mint 16 and an Intel wifi PCIe card). So I can't say about 802.11ac.
1276542
3.4GHz is the highest rate the CPU can reach, generally it runs as 2.4GHz, this is the way it should be.
1033004
Absolutely. 5GHz generally has less interference than 2.4GHz due to its smaller range.
1764251
It helps if you're doing any significant overclocking. I run mine at 1.1GHz and some high voltage level that I don't remember offhand, and without heatsinks I couldn't do that with stability. Even at lower clock speeds, the 10-20 celsius difference can make you "feel" better, although I don't know how much of a realistic difference it will make in terms of functionality and useful lifetime.
1803927
I believe 2.4GHZ, I used two of these antennas on a repeater router as well as one for a USB plug in WIFI adapter, seemed to make a difference.
1353024
Yes, the only differences are the clock speeds, which that other MIGHT be able to match but even if it can't it's no big deal
103863
The graphics on the 2.0Ghz model are perfectly fine for your purposes. I have one of these machines and it is excellent for just what you plan to do. Enjoy!
387341
Yes it will BUT the major improvements would be perceived on the 2.4GHz frequency.
1207742
The .3ghz won't make a huge difference. Both get incredibly hot, so a high quality cpu cooler is necessary.
1465934
This one has been very stable up to 4.9 mhz O.C.! And has beed that way since i built the machine. So if what you are arking is if it a faster processor the answer is Yes
1360350
Christian is correct. I believe only a single core switches to a higher clock speed under heavy load. You don't need to do anything at all and all switching is done automatically. You shouldn't notice anything different except a little more battery drain when it ramps up to 2.8 GHz.
411125
Yeah it is 2.4ghz. the older model this replaced was 2.3. Must not have been changed. i ordered one from HP it was supposed to ship 12-18, but is already on its way. Wow, night and day difference between lenovo and Hp customer service.
803643
I have two of these in use where I live. Both are in bridge mode. I bought them when I was still very limited in my networking knowledge, so any initial issues I had were simply due to my lack of experience. I do not remember ever having issues with hardware. If you are only having issues with 5 GHz, then perhaps you are pushing its range limits? While 5 GHz is awesome, it doesn't have as long of a range that 2.4 GHz does. http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/24246/~/what-is-the-difference-between-2.4-ghz-%26-5ghz%3F
843680
It is 1.8 ghz buddy.Have a look at the product description.It is clearly mentioned.
1006700
2.4 Ghz works perfectly. I don't have a 5Ghz WiFi router, so I don't know if there is any performance gain from the higher frequency, but I suspect not, assuming similar signal strengths for both.