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    Would I need a better CPU fan for unlocking 4th core of AMD Phenom 2 720?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by 1nvad3r, Jun 3, 2009.

  1. 1nvad3r

    1nvad3r Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, I'm wondering if i need a better CPU cooling fan if i unlock AMD Phenom 2 720 to 4 cores? Thx
     
    1nvad3r, Jun 3, 2009
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  2. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    What kind of temps do you get now?
    What kind of laptop do you have? o_O:


    edit: Anyways.. the fourth core is disabled because it didn't pass QC, so chances are it won't work properly.
     
    namaiki, Jun 3, 2009
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    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Thanks for your cooperation.
     
    Kdawgca, Jun 3, 2009
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