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    Replacing the processor in sager 9260

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by slily, Aug 17, 2007.

  1. slily

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    Will the E6850 be faster than the x6800 in the sager 9260? i know the fsb is 1.3k, but will the notebook be able to use the processor?
     
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    Wu Jen Some old nobody

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    It would most likely work but it would only work at 2.4Ghz. i.e. it has a multi of 9 i.e. 333x9 = 3.0 but 266x9 = 2.4, good luck.
     
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    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I really think you have no need to upgrade.
     
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    The EX6900 will be released around Christmas. Core 2 Duo @ 3.2Ghz, TDP of 75W = Sweetness.
     
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    2.4 ghz only? so the x6800 is still better?
     
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    Alright, the X6800 uses a FSB of 1066 (266) with a multiplier of x11
    266 x 11 = 2926 i.e. 2.926 or 2.93Ghz (i.e. B3 stepping)

    The E6850 uses a FSB of 1333 (333) with a multiplier of x9
    333 x 9 = 2997 i.e. 2.997 or 3.0Ghz (i.e. G0 stepping)

    When you put the E6850 in the 9260 with it's 1066FSB you get the following.
    266 x 9 (the multiplier doesn't change) = 2394 i.e. 2.394 or 2.4Ghz

    The 9260 can use G0 stepping (which the E6850 uses) so theoretically the processor 'should' work. But why use it when you can get a E6700 (2.66Ghz) for a few bucks less and get more speed from it.
     
    Wu Jen, Aug 17, 2007
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