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    Core 2 Quad in 1520

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by agreenbhm, Dec 13, 2007.

  1. agreenbhm

    agreenbhm Notebook Guru

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    Is there any way to put a Core 2 Quad processor into a Dell 1520 notebook?
     
    agreenbhm, Dec 13, 2007
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    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You cannot put a desktop processor in there, sorry.
     
    Greg, Dec 13, 2007
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    agreenbhm Notebook Guru

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    Are there any near future plans for a notebook version?
     
    agreenbhm, Dec 13, 2007
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    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    yes, but probably not for the pinset in your computer.
     
    nizzy1115, Dec 13, 2007
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    The new Clevo has a Core2Quad processor.
     
    sva988, Dec 13, 2007
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  6. Greg

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    The new Clevo also uses desktop processors. Different pin out, different chipset, different form factor, etc...
     
    Greg, Dec 13, 2007
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    Yeah, but don't they squeeze in desktop parts in their laptops? Clevo's can also run 800 MHz DDR2 RAM, right? And I believe no notebook chipset can currently do that...
     
    scythie, Dec 13, 2007
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    They are less than ideal for laptops. Sure they perform, but they are HOT and eat battery.
     
    nizzy1115, Dec 13, 2007
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    well clevo manages that at the sacrifice of battery life and the heat for which its infamous for
     
    shaheenarshan, Dec 13, 2007
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    Again, the Clevo is a monster laptop that is using desktop parts. Even if you could put a quad core in the 1520, I'd guarantee it would melt the laptop within 30 minutes. Of course, assuming the battery does not run out before then.
     
    Greg, Dec 13, 2007
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    Lmfao..

    That Clevo laptop is also like 2.35" thick to..Not exactly ideal to carry around.

    Laptop Quad Core chips are coming so stop trying to relate laptops to desktops - or - thinking you can upgrade laptops with desktop parts.

    Will the mobile quad core work in YOUR laptop? No one can say unless they have been fortune enough to get one of the chips and try. All likely hood, it will fit inside the machine but not boot. BIOS updates/hacks needed.
     
    B2TheEYo, Dec 13, 2007
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