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    Can you put Penryn onto a T7500 (or lower end processor) XPS 1530?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by DRTH_STi, Feb 7, 2008.

  1. DRTH_STi

    DRTH_STi can't.stop.buying.laptops

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    I'd totally buy the laptop from the outlet and pop in the advanced processor. Then you'd have a killer gaming rig.
     
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  2. SpeedyMods

    SpeedyMods Notebook Deity

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    Yes, they use the same socket (P) and so long as you update the BIOS to the latest, you can do it.

    Make sure you know how to swap a processor though, since you have to be careful handling it and use a cooling compound when you put it back together.

    Greg
     
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  3. hypdotspec

    hypdotspec Notebook Evangelist

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    not worth it.... the 8600gt will only go so far.... now matter how fast the processor is...
     
    hypdotspec, Feb 7, 2008
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