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    Need some old school help!

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by bugzilla3, Jun 25, 2011.

  1. bugzilla3

    bugzilla3 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys I have a Gateway P6831 FX and it's finally time to upgrade the CPU, I think. It's still running well so I don't want to buy a computer just yet. I am thinking about buying the T9300 CPU for $150, my three questions for you guys are:

    1. Will this CPU fit/work/is it compatible?
    2. Is this a good price?
    3. Would you recommend a different CPU or a different course of action, ie. not upgrading the CPU?

    Thank You
     
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  2. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    1) Yes a T9300 will work, I can see that Gateway uses the 965 Intel chipset
    2) No I am seeing tons of T9300 on Ebay for sub 100 dollars though used.
    3) For 85 dollars, a T9300 is going to be a pretty good deal. You could consider a T8300, but its maybe 20-30 dollars cheaper. All up to you but a T9300 is a good bet.
     
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  3. 3Fees

    3Fees Notebook Deity

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    Ask the seller before you buy is it oem or ES-engineering sample,,buy oem.

    Cheers
    3Fees :)
     
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  4. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Honestly there is nothing wrong with ES/QS chips. QS is preferred if you can get it.

    This post is a good explanation of the difference of ES/QS chips.
     
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  5. bugzilla3

    bugzilla3 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks guys! I think I'm actually going with the T8300 as it is about half the price and is just a little slower.
     
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