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    9300 Mobo/CPU/Memory upgrade

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by nsdjoe, Dec 30, 2008.

  1. nsdjoe

    nsdjoe Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi There,

    I have a 9300 with a Pentium M 2.0 GHz that's starting to feel pretty pokey, but I love the chassis and its 17" WUXGA resolution. What's the feasibility (if any) of replacing the mobo, cpu and RAM with newer (optimally c2d) parts?


    Thanks!
     
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  2. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    I'd only recommend upgrading the RAM. The 9300 wasn't designed for the C2D so that isn't a possibilty. A motherboard upgrade wouldn't net any benefit in that case, plus laptop motherboards are very expensive. If you like the form factor and need something with a bit more zip you should look at the Studio 17 or Inspiron 1720.
     
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