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    Upgrade Compatability Question

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by david0925, Feb 26, 2010.

  1. david0925

    david0925 Newbie

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    Hi all,

    I have an Acer Aspire 6930g and want to upgrade its CPU, but I don't really know it enough to know what CPU to choose from. So far the "Fastest" cpu I can find right now is a P8600 2.4ghz, when I am using a T5800 2.0ghz. Are there any better ones I can get right now that is compatible? Thanks
     
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  2. TehSuigi

    TehSuigi Notebook Virtuoso

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    Hello david, and welcome to the forums!
    The 6930G uses the PM45 chipset, and as a result can use any Socket P Core 2 Duo. The absolute fastest CPU you can put in is the Core 2 Duo T9900 at 3.06 GHz; the next steps down are the T9800 at 2.93 GHz and T9600 at 2.8.
     
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    david0925 Newbie

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    I'm looking at T9800 2.93 GHZ atm. Is the step up significant enough to warrant about 250 spent? Thanks
     
    david0925, Feb 27, 2010
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    TehSuigi Notebook Virtuoso

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    I went from a 1.83 to 2.40 for roughly $200 - I'd say that's a darn good deal.
     
    TehSuigi, Feb 27, 2010
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