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    M1210 processor upgrade: T2700 or T7600?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by feetpiece, Dec 3, 2008.

  1. feetpiece

    feetpiece Newbie

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    Hi all, I've searched, googled and came down between the 2. I've got the T2300 and would like to extend the life of my laptop. I've already added 4Gb of HyperX RAM and a WD 320GB HDD.

    I primarily use my M1210 to surf, play a few games and occasionally use Photoshop, Cool Edit Pro and Windows Movie Maker.

    Is an upgrade worth it, if so which one?
     
    feetpiece, Dec 3, 2008
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    gengerald Technofile Extraordinaire

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    For what you are doing, an upgrade would be nice. Depending on your budget, take a look at the T7700.
     
    gengerald, Dec 3, 2008
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    feetpiece Newbie

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    Will the T7700 fit/work? There is another thread that stated that the T7600 is the fastest I could install.

    I'd rather spend an extra $100 at NewEgg for a better proc than what I can find on eBay.
     
    feetpiece, Dec 4, 2008
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    gengerald Technofile Extraordinaire

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    I thought the T7700 should work, but I may be wrong. Do you know what chipset you have because the T7600 could be the max?
     
    gengerald, Dec 4, 2008
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    feetpiece Newbie

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    I'd have to look but I'm pretty sure its the 945. I've got the nVidia 7400Go...
     
    feetpiece, Dec 4, 2008
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    Kossel Notebook Evangelist

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    as far as i know. T7600 is 667 cpu and t7700 is 800mhz santa rosa. They have different socket
     
    Kossel, Dec 4, 2008
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    rflcptr Notebook Consultant

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    t7600 was always ridiculously priced. try the t7200 if you can't find a decently priced t7600.
     
    rflcptr, Dec 4, 2008
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