Still not clear on fastest T520 or 420, quad core available?

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Still not clear on fastest T520 or 420, quad core available?

#1 Post by jgollner » Tue Sep 13, 2011 8:32 am

I must be getting too old to keep track of Intel nomenclature, but just to clarify, is it possible to get a T series with four cores/8 threads? Also, does the WWAN expansion slot have SATA signaling like the W520 has?

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Re: Still not clear on fastest T520 or 420, quad core available?

#2 Post by Colonel O'Neill » Tue Sep 13, 2011 9:44 am

The T520 is configurable with a quad, but if you want a discrete graphics card, you might as well bump to the W520.

The T420 is only available from the factory with a dual, but you can apparently swap it out for a quad core Sandy Bridge and it would work (although run a bit toasty at times).
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Re: Still not clear on fastest T520 or 420, quad core available?

#3 Post by kruxter » Wed Sep 14, 2011 1:02 pm

I want a quad core and am debating whether to go T520 or W520. I want the best screen display available but also want to avoid excessive heat. Any opinions on which way to go?

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Re: Still not clear on fastest T520 or 420, quad core available?

#4 Post by blackomegax » Thu Sep 15, 2011 5:06 am

They are essentially exactly the same, except the W520 is available with much better GPU options, cheaper (base)

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