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    Can I upgrade Acer Aspire 2930 CPU?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by mysticboy59, Mar 1, 2011.

  1. mysticboy59

    mysticboy59 Newbie

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    Hi, my acer aspire 2930 has intel core 2 duo processor T6500 Model. Unfortunately it doesn't support the Virtualization Technology. So does any one know, if I can upgrade my CPU with another CPUs ? Which one would be more compatible?

    Thanks in advance. I want to use VMware in my laptop

    Regards,
    Rajan :)
     
    mysticboy59, Mar 1, 2011
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  2. robbert-h

    robbert-h Notebook Consultant

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    You are probably able to upgrade to any other socket P CPU including the 1066mhz versions like the C2Q as far as I know!
     
    robbert-h, Mar 2, 2011
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  3. Zeptinune

    Zeptinune Notebook Evangelist

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    Your computer supports these processors:

    T9600 (6 MB L2 cache, 2.80 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB, 35 W) or higher, or

    Intel® Core™2 Duo processor T9400/P9500 (6 MB L2 cache, 2.53 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB, 35 W/25 W),

    P8400/P8600 (3 MB L2 cache, 2.26/2.40 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB, 25 W), supporting Intel® 64 architecture.
     
    Zeptinune, Mar 2, 2011
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  4. mysticboy59

    mysticboy59 Newbie

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    Hey Guys Thanks for your kind reply. Well I am gonna need to check these processors in my market store as how much they might cost. But i would also like to know if i3, i5 or i7 processors are also compatible in my socket coz I wud like to upgrade from core 2 duo processor.

    Again Thanks for your support :)

    Best Regards,
    Rajan
     
    mysticboy59, Mar 3, 2011
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  5. Zeptinune

    Zeptinune Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't think the Core 'i' series is supported in your Laptop. I listed the best processor that you can upgrade to, something like this.
     
    Zeptinune, Mar 3, 2011
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