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    Acer 7736Z

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by o4xa, Apr 28, 2012.

  1. o4xa

    o4xa Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am looking to upgrade my processor in my laptop, I have the T4400 Pentum installed, I have upgraded the ram to DDR3 8gb, so that is maxed out, any suggestions on what CPU to use?
     
    o4xa, Apr 28, 2012
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    o4xa Notebook Enthusiast

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    Im looking at a t6500 2.1/3m/800 or the p7450 2.13/3m/1066, but i am not sure if the laptop will allow the 1066FSB
     
    o4xa, Apr 28, 2012
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    ellalan Notebook Deity

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    What do you like to achieve? T4400 looks faster CPU than the intended CPUs,
    have you given a thought about installing a ssd which is an excellent upgrade IMHO.
     
    ellalan, May 1, 2012
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    o4xa Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well, I want it to be fast enought for picture editing, I have maxed the ram out, which is wired that acer specs says my laptop only holds ddr2 667, and I am running ddr3 1066 8gb, but I want a CPU that will not lock-up and have plenty of power.
     
    o4xa, May 1, 2012
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    ellalan Notebook Deity

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    Sorry, I missed the difference between Pentium T4400 and C2D T6500, P7450 CPUs, I think the chipset in your laptop is GL40 Express and there's a lot of information in this thread which will help you decide.
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/har...es/334009-gl40-chipset-cpu-compatibility.html
    EDIT: You can use the T6500 but not P7540, this I gather from the post 160 in the above link. I may be wrong so, wait for more experienced views before make up your mind.
    EDIT: My suggestion is that you go for T8300, it has good reputation for being a value for money.
     
    ellalan, May 2, 2012
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    o4xa Notebook Enthusiast

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    From looking at CPUz I have a GM45/GM47 chip set which suggest I should be able to use 1066 FSB cpu as well as 1066 FSB ram, but my ram shows up as DDR3 800.
     
    o4xa, May 4, 2012
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    MickRC3 Newbie

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    The Acer 7736Z uses DDR2 SODIMMs. There are 200 pins on DDR2 and 204 on DDR3. DDR3 SODIMMs have a different physical layout and the notch is in a different location to prevent putting them in DDR2 sockets. DDR3 uses a different memory controller than DDR2 and the motherboard of the 7736Z doesn't support it.

    You'd better check your memory again.
     
    MickRC3, May 13, 2012
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    o4xa Notebook Enthusiast

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    I put the ram in there i know what I bought, If I could get my pics of CPU-z to post I would prove it

    CPU-Z Validator 3.1

    Hopefully this link will work
     
    o4xa, May 13, 2012
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    robbert-h Notebook Consultant

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    That is true the 7736z uses DDR3 RAM ;-)
     
    robbert-h, May 14, 2012
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    o4xa Notebook Enthusiast

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    When I realized the ram, I called Acer and they wanted to charge me by the hour to speak to a tech to confirm
     
    o4xa, May 14, 2012
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    o4xa Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just a update, I have tried the t6500 and it works great,Also I just installed a p7450 1066 FSB And it works great as well. it also runs the ram at ddr3-1066 instead of ddr3-800. Makes me wonder id I can install the quad core cpu?

    CPU-Z Validator 3.1
     
    o4xa, Jun 6, 2012
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    You are correct that the Acer users DDR3 memory. I was using my desktop at the time I read the post and opened an Acer Quick start PDF that came up online and read what it said - which was wrong! Should have done a visual check but my laptop was in the office and I was home.

    A few days later I verified the DDR3 when I opened my Acer to install a Blu-Ray combo drive to replace the DVD-RW which had always had issues burning DVDs (reads DVD okay and makes data or music CDs). I put the old drive in an external case and use with my netbook.

    More memory and perhaps a faster CPU, hmm - maybe.
     
    MickRC3, Jun 10, 2012
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    o4xa Notebook Enthusiast

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    The only issue that I have found with upgrading the CPU is the fan runs longer and more often, even putting in a 24w cpu vs the 35w that came with it. Does any one know what the max GHZ cpu I can put in here? as doe the Ram, 8gb helps alot
     
    o4xa, Jun 19, 2012
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