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    Looking for a better processor

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by kinubic, Feb 14, 2009.

  1. kinubic

    kinubic Notebook Consultant

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    hello guys . im currently stuck with a 2.0ghz processor. i got the asus g1s laptop. was wondering if u guys cud recommend a processor for better performance. thanks much help appreciated.
     
    kinubic, Feb 14, 2009
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  2. Michel.K

    Michel.K 167WAISIQ

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    What do you need it for? A better CPU will not give you much of a performance boost really, a 2ghz c2d is usualy strong enough for anything togheter with a good graphicscard.
     
    Michel.K, Feb 14, 2009
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  3. wobble987

    wobble987 Notebook Virtuoso

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    any core2duo is a winner in my opinion.
     
    wobble987, Feb 14, 2009
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  4. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    To actually answer the question, the ASUS G1S uses Santa Rosa based processors. So the cpu you have is probably a T7250/T7300
    You should have no problem upgrading to the T7500, T7700, T8100, T8300, T9300, T9500 as long as their is bios support.
    I know for a fact the T8300 works in the ASUS G1S, cause a friend has one in his. That being said, you should be able to go up to either of the T9xxx processors I mentioned.

    You may want to check out this thread, the G1S is apparently overclockable
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=184708

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Feb 14, 2009
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  5. Tippey764

    Tippey764 Notebook Deity

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    Even a t5250?
     
    Tippey764, Feb 14, 2009
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    Mr._Kubelwagen More machine now than man

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    Kinubic, I've got a G1s too (with a 2.2 GHz proc), and it's fine for everything I need, processor-wise. What are you trying to do with your laptop?
     
    Mr._Kubelwagen, Feb 14, 2009
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  7. kinubic

    kinubic Notebook Consultant

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    hey thanks guys for the replies much appreciated. i dunno i just feel like it needs an upgrade. somehow i feel the gpu and processor are not on the same level hahaha i dunno! i do play games alot and i guess its more on the gpu rather than cpu . but thanks guys
     
    kinubic, Feb 14, 2009
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  8. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    A processor upgrade won't benefit you if you're only playing games. The 8600M-GT is the performance bottleneck.

    Perhaps it's time to format your system and re-install Windows so everything feels snappy again? ;)
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Feb 14, 2009
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  9. plasma.

    plasma. herpyderpy

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    Or get a SSD :)
     
    plasma., Feb 14, 2009
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  10. kinubic

    kinubic Notebook Consultant

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    guess u guys are right. il prolly just upgrade the hard drive and reformat it to xp again lol
     
    kinubic, Feb 15, 2009
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