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    CPU Upgrade on Ferrari 3200

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by Kansuke, Jul 27, 2004.

  1. Kansuke

    Kansuke Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys,

    I read in this thread:

    http://www.notebookreview.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2571

    Can anyone confirm that we will be able to upgrade the CPU when better chips become available and how easy would it be?

    Thanks.

    Kans.

     
    Kansuke, Jul 27, 2004
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  2. Tron

    Tron Notebook Consultant

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    A few have already put in 3200+ chips without problem. Whenever you feel the time to replace the processor has come, it shouldn't be a problem at all. I'm waiting for a LV 3800+ with 1MB L2 cache or better personally.
     
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    Kansuke Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks Tron,

    Keep us posted, I will no doubt upgrade this at some point, because its a great machine, even in its standard guise.

    OH, where can we get hold of the mobile low power CPU's?

    Thanks.
     
    Kansuke, Jul 28, 2004
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    snorre Notebook Enthusiast

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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by Kansuke
    Can anyone confirm that we will be able to upgrade the CPU when better chips become available and how easy would it be?<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'></font id='quote'></blockquote id='quote'>
    Yes, but since the Ferrari 3200 uses a low-power Mobile Athlon 64 processor (35W) I don't think its a good idea to upgrade with a regular Mobile Athlon 64 processor (62W) because of heat issues. According to the service manual its already ready for the new low-power Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ coming this fall.

    For more information see this:
    http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/mobile/display/20040611102838.html
     
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    snorre, Jul 28, 2004
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