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Macbook pro 13' core i5 vs i7

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MacBallin22

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Feb 22, 2011
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Hello everyone,

I'm looking to buy my mbp this week and just a question on the 13' model. I using my laptop for djing and gaming and was curious if the i7 will make a larger difference in proformance than the i5. The only game i play is sc2 and from what i heard ill be able to play it with medium settings with a pleasurable experience. Which ever one I go with I play to get it with a 128 SSD.

Thanks for your input!
 
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Sanderr

macrumors regular
Jun 14, 2007
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Can't tell you about gaming but for DJing the i5 will be more than sufficient. What Djing software do you use?
 
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MacBallin22

macrumors member
Original poster
Feb 22, 2011
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right now i use virtual dj on a pc but i think im going to switch to djay because then i can work of these vestax controller.
 
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Wesko

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Feb 17, 2011
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The Netherlands
I can't make up my mind either. i5 or i7 in combination with a 128GB SSD..

Most people say the i5 with a SSD will be more than enough to run most software smoothly. The difference in price between the i5 or i7 isn't very small, but will it be worth the extra $$? Hyperthreading/OSX Lion/More future proof/etc. How much of a difference will you actually notice in the end?

I'm not sure..
 
acedickson

acedickson

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Dec 6, 2004
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Wesko said:
I can't make up my mind either. i5 or i7 in combination with a 128GB SSD..

Most people say the i5 with a SSD will be more than enough to run most software smoothly. The difference in price between the i5 or i7 isn't very small, but will it be worth the extra $$? Hyperthreading/OSX Lion/More future proof/etc. How much of a difference will you actually notice in the end?

I'm not sure..
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