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    Upgrade questions

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by adam1378, Oct 17, 2008.

  1. adam1378

    adam1378 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I want to upgrade the cpu on my laptop...GL40 chipset fsb 667 65nm socket p. I currently have the t3200. Reading up on it says it is a core 2 duo with slashed L2 cache. I am curious what options I have to upgrade the cpu to something worth while with more cache. Or is it even worth it. Do i have to stick with the 65nm tech and 667fsb or can I push it higher? THanks
     
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    RedBeardedDevil Notebook Consultant

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    Can you give us your make/model as well?
     
    RedBeardedDevil, Oct 17, 2008
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    edit: disregard. faulty information at intel.com

    suggest you consult your computer manufacturer for information regarding processor upgrade.
     
    temagic, Oct 18, 2008
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    You can upgrade to any socket P processor. If your mobo only supports 667 fsb, then the fsb of the processor would just downclock, but it would still work. The only consideration you have to make is whether or not your mobo will support the manufacturing tech. Most new notebooks do support a smaller tech, however some may require a bios update, and some may not support the tech at all..... which is why we need your laptop's model no.
     
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  5. adam1378

    adam1378 Notebook Enthusiast

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    yeah sorry, I am sure all the information would have been helpful. The laptop is an Acer 5735z. I was sure any cpu with socket p would work. I know taking in consideration for heat dissipation. I am more curious about the smaller tech, Acer not being much help. Thanks
     
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    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    EDIT:

    Sorry this system uses the monteveina platform, and can run the newer socket P processors from the T3200, T5800 and up to the higher end 1066Mhz FSB chips like the P8400

    K-TRON
     
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    besides the T8300/T9300 are cheaper :)
     
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    adam1378 Notebook Enthusiast

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    t8300 sounds goods...at least i know heat wont be a huge factor. I was considering the t7500 because i thought it would be the easiest drop-in replacement. I am just not sure about the 45nm as a drop in. At least with out a bios update. Havent found one yet on the acer site. Hey thanks again for the response
     
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    naton Notebook Virtuoso

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    The 45nm and 65nm have nothing to do with the size of the CPU, and the possibility of the upgrade. It is more related to the size of the diet, the power comsumption and heat generation.
     
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    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    EDIT:

    Your best bet of knowing which CPU's the Bios supports are to google your system with keywords like SP9300, SP9400, P8400, P8600, P9500, T9400, T9600 and if you find someone with one of those cpu's in your system, than the Bios recognizes the 1066Mhz FSB intel chips
    If not, than go with a processor like the T5800 socket P chip because the system was also sold with them

    K-TRON
     
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    adam1378 Notebook Enthusiast

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    K-tron...the idea of checking the same system with a different cpu is a great idea. I dont know why i didnt think of that.
     
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    Guys that is a Montevina-Based Chipset. GL40 (not GL960).

    The OP can, and probably should try out the 1066MHz FSB C2Ds, i.e. P8400, T9400 etc etc These are more likely to be supported, than the older Merom/Penryn CPUs.
     
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  13. K-TRON

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

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    Andy is right,
    I assumed it was the older socket P cause of the 667Mhz FSB.

    This is a monteveina laptop.
    I just googled it and found that it was also sold with the T5800, so you should be able to actually use the P8400 1066Mhz FSB processors.

    Sorry for the mistake guys. I edited my last two posts.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Oct 18, 2008
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