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    can i upgrade my inspiron 9300?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by jtravapd, Mar 28, 2007.

  1. jtravapd

    jtravapd Notebook Consultant

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    hey guys, im curious if i can upgrade my processor...i currently have a pentium M 2.13ghz....it is possible to upgrade to a dual core or core duo 2?....im trying to squeeze some more performance out of it.....any ideas?..im maxed out the ram and video card is overclocked...
     
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  2. Zero

    Zero The Random Guy

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    Unfortunately, its not possible. The Pentium M uses a slightly different socket to the Core Duo and Core 2 Duo. The socket it uses has the sam enumber of pins, and is reffered to as Socket 479, but the placement of one pin is slightly different, which makes it incompatible.
     
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    You might want to look at a 7200 rpm hard disk if you are looking to increase performance.
     
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    Skibums Notebook Evangelist

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    It looks like you have a Intel Pentium M Dothan 770 (2.13GHz, 533MHz FSB), which makes it not possible to upgrade to a Core Duo or C2D, different socket and FSB speed. But you can upgrade to a Intel Pentium M 780(2.26Ghz, 533Mhz FSB), but you're really not going to see much of a performance increase. Hope this helps. The 7200rpm HD is a good idea.
     
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    i forgot to mention i already have the 7200rpm hard drive..lol..
     
    jtravapd, Apr 5, 2007
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