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    Extensa 5220 upgrade

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by crazzzz, Jul 6, 2011.

  1. crazzzz

    crazzzz Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi. I have above mentioned notebook and I want upgrade it. AIDA64 says that chipset is Intel Crestline GML GL960 but datasheet of Intel says that this chipset does not support integrated graphics but my graphics is integrated. Can I upgrade my Celeron M560 processor to Dual core M T3200 ? Do I need upgrade bios, my current version is v1.34 .
     
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    naton Notebook Virtuoso

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    why not a t7300? it's a 2GHz CPU with a 4MB L2 cash. The T7300 is selling for the same price in ebay if not cheaper than the T3400.

    I would have recommended a T4*00 CPU as they are cooler than the T3*00 and the T7*00 series, but I'm not sure it will work. It worth the risk trying the T4200. it cost only £10 to £15in ebay in the UK and if it doesn't work you can always re-sell it.
     
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    crazzzz Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanx for advice
    Intel chipset ident. utility says that chipset is pm965 express chipset.
     
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