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    Changing a Pentium M processor

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by shortcat1, Sep 18, 2005.

  1. shortcat1

    shortcat1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi again!

    As you can see below, I've got a Pentium M 1.86 processor. When I bought my i9300, I had the option, for a few hundred dollars to get an M 2.0 processor. I couldn't see the value of spending that much for what seemed to be so little of a difference. Was I wrong?

    Now, I'm curious about the idea of 'upgrading' my processor to a Pentium M processor 2.26. It looks like it'll cost me some $500 to do so. So, again, is it worth it? Even more important, is it even possible?

    :dell:
     
    shortcat1, Sep 18, 2005
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  2. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    I can't imagine spending 500 for a processor. The 1.86 should be good for the life of your notebook, or at least the next couple of years.

    SG
     
    Amber, Sep 18, 2005
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    shortcat1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I agree. I'm just curious. Thanks SG.
     
    shortcat1, Sep 18, 2005
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  4. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Upgrade the hard drive or memory. You'll void th warranty by openning the case.
     
    ZaZ, Sep 18, 2005
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  5. kornchild2002

    kornchild2002 Notebook Deity

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    I agree with zazonz, upgrade your hard drive to a 7200 RPM hard drive or upgrade your RAM. You will notice a larger performance increase from those two upgrades more than getting a 400MHz faster processor.
     
    kornchild2002, Sep 18, 2005
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    zoAr Notebook Enthusiast

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    correct me if i'm wrong, but I didn't think the i9300 supported anything higher than a 2.0.
     
    zoAr, Sep 19, 2005
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    i thought that now they support 2.13 GHz as shown on the site...??
     
    LuckMC11, Sep 19, 2005
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