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    2920-6569 cpu upgradeable?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by martind35, Jul 18, 2008.

  1. martind35

    martind35 Newbie

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    Is it possible to upgrade acer aspire 2920 CPU and how far can I go. I'm looking at one with the T5250 1.5GHz.

    Thanks.
     
    martind35, Jul 18, 2008
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    What is your chipset/cpu socket? Download CPU-Z and report back.
     
    ATG, Jul 18, 2008
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    hoggie old boy

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    Here we go again :D
    BigO you ready ?
    ram bay cover off, Take the number and report back.

    Ding,Ding round One
    Phil :D
     
    hoggie, Jul 18, 2008
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    bigozone JellyRoll touring now

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    i'm just waiting on INFO from the OP
     
    bigozone, Jul 18, 2008
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    TehSuigi Notebook Virtuoso

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    Well, considering this review mentions a Core 2 Duo T7300 and a GMA X3100, I think it's safe to assume a GM965 chipset with Socket P here.
    That means, BIOS permitting, you can go all the way up to 2.6 GHz using a Core 2 Duo T7800 or T9500.
     
    TehSuigi, Jul 18, 2008
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    bigozone JellyRoll touring now

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    after seeing how the T9300 and T9500 OVERHEAT in the ASPIRE 7720, 5720,5315s...... due to lack of proper fan control in even the NEWEST BIOS,, i'd probably stop at the T8300... unless the latest BIOS for that model has info in the RELEASE NOTES showing support for CPUS in the T9xxx range


    the 7720,5720,5315 BIOS recognizes the CPU fine... but reboots continually due to overheating... ACER has yet to install any CPU higher than T8300 in any of those models and thus they haven't updated the BIOS to support cooling info for the T9x00 cpus
     
    bigozone, Jul 18, 2008
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    Good point. This is why you're on the Acer Support Crew and I'm not. ;)
     
    TehSuigi, Jul 18, 2008
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    bigozone JellyRoll touring now

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    keep reading and posting.... and you'll end up being an member of the UNOFFICAL crew too!! :)
     
    bigozone, Jul 18, 2008
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    Thank you for the responses. I had not seen much in regards to the 2920 on this forum. I was worried that the CPU was not user replaceable, like it was soldered in or something. Looks like i will be looking for the T8300. Are there any guides out there for replacing the CPU in the 2920. I assume it is close to the 5920 in internal structure.

    Thanks again, I appreciate the help.
     
    martind35, Jul 21, 2008
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    TehSuigi Notebook Virtuoso

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    Well, you can always ask atthegates for the 2920 Service Guide.
    He seems to have them coming out the proverbial wazoo.
     
    TehSuigi, Jul 21, 2008
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    hoggie old boy

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    someone Rep TehSuigi,please.:smile:

    "Thats the funniest post i have read in ages":laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

    :( ive got too spread some love about. can't Rep him :(
     
    hoggie, Jul 21, 2008
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    Yeah maybe I should set this for a user title.. :)
     
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    hoggie old boy

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    when i read that i have never laughed so much at one post...

    he Knows you well mate :D :D



    :D
     
    hoggie, Jul 21, 2008
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  14. bigozone

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    couldn't rep him,, i tried.... but i did PM him and thank him for the laugh
     
    bigozone, Jul 21, 2008
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    done
    done
     
    ATG, Jul 21, 2008
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    Thank yew, thank yew, I'm here till Thursday. ;) :D
     
    TehSuigi, Jul 21, 2008
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    bigozone JellyRoll touring now

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    i bet you've never had so many comments on one post before!!!
     
    bigozone, Jul 21, 2008
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    Well, there was that "Thinking Out Loud" thread I posted about a possible upgrade to the 9500M GS in Aspire 6920Gs, but I digress.
    Let's get back on topic, shall we?

    Martin, I'm sorry for derailing your thread - we're still here to help.
    Atthegates, hook this man up with the 2920G Service Guide, please.
     
    TehSuigi, Jul 21, 2008
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    hoggie old boy

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    you better do it BigO ive been a bit greedy :)
     
    hoggie, Jul 21, 2008
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    i'm currently having difficulties downloading that SG..

    no probs logging in... but that link just sits and spins??
    when i get it,,, i'll send the OP a link

    downloading now... at 40 k/sec... slow assed site
     
    bigozone, Jul 21, 2008
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    my email is 1000draculas@gmail if there is a link to download said service guide. :)
    Thanks.
     
    martind35, Jul 21, 2008
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    i'm uploading it to mediafire.com NOW


    EMAIL SENT
     
    bigozone, Jul 21, 2008
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    Thanks for the help and the manual. So I have a T8300 siting here waiting to go in. Do you guys usually use arctic silver on CPU? I was looking through the manual and didn't really see anything about it.

    Thanks.
     
    martind35, Jul 30, 2008
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    AS5 is nice to use!!! just don't use much... there are a couple of HOW TO GUIDES listed in the first post of the ACER 3860 CPU UPGRADE THREAD

    it will drop the temps by a few more degrees.....

    i personally just reused the PASTE that came installed on my original CPU since it is more play-dough like it's easy to reuse...
     
    bigozone, Jul 30, 2008
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