Upgraded Acer 3680 Celeron CPU to a T5300!

I have just requested for support from Setfsb as my PLL isn't supported, I just want to do it for the fun. BTW, I found my Clock Generator from the BIOS release notes.

 

I found my pll in the drop down list.

I got my T7200 up to 2.23 GHz, and fsb of 741 MHz, and then put loads on it (converting videos, etc), and let it run for awhile, and the temps were not a bit higher then stock (mid 40's), and also did a windows experience score retest. Before both CPU & memory were 5.0... after both were 5.5. That is a substantial increase in performance.






Just one problem... when I rebooted the settings were gone. I tried two versions of setfsb, one was an older freeware. So there is no way of keeping the settings unless you pay ($39.95?)?

 

Have you tried what this guy did in this thread:
SetFSB Auto Startup???? - Overclock.net - Overclocking.net

 

Oh, I thought the settings could be saved. So, is there any overclocking software, that will allow the settings to be saved??

I just now found this:

How to Keep the SetFSB Settings After a Reboot | eHow.com

And this:

http://forum.notebookreview.com/sag...auto-tool-v1-0-oc-your-cpu-automatically.html

Do you know anything abut this ellalen??

 

Good find VikingDon, I never knew these existed, very useful in the future. No harm in trying them. Your OC seems very nice, you get a performance of a T7400 with a T7200 OCed.

 

Vikingdon, you wanted me to let you know about whether I flashed or not.

 

ellalen... supposedly with CPUcool, you can set the fsb permanently after you register it.

With the fsb @ 741 MHz, better then a T7400. When I got the ram sticks, I made sure they were rated @ 800 MHz, cuz I had overclocking potential in mind. It will be fun to see how much I can really get out of this old cheapo acer.

Loco_Colombian... I'm glad it worked for you. Somehow kizwan's "fixed" bios didn't have the frequency ratio setting. Oh well, you got an advanced options you didn't have with the original bios.

Here's some numbers to go over. The fsb of both the cpu & memory have gone over the max support of 667 fsb. What's interesting, is the memory "type" has changed from PC2-5300 to PC2-5900.



PS Just reading up on the T7600g... it is designed to be overclocked to 3.16 GHz. I'm assuming as it's as compatible as a standard T7600. Does anyone know much about these? Pricey, but well worth looking for a deal on one.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Intel-Core-...452?pt=CPUs&hash=item3a6a6acd5c#ht_1729wt_952

 

Got the right t7200 coming in about 2 days excite to install it and see the amazing ability of 2 cores at work!!!!! Lol.

So how does the whole virtualization thing work? once I drop it into the computer will there be an option to enable it in the bios? Is there any thing I need to do beyond that and before hand to have it work correctly?

 

That's right, you still have the celeron right? It will be much faster, and will run cooler at idle, cuz the speed steeping droping down to about 1GHz. Also longer battery life (I never run on battery, so wouldn't know). RouterRugby is the man to ask about virtualization. Actually you wouldn't need to enabled the CPU's virtualization to use Virtual Box. If I want I can run another OS inside it, as a separate PC. For instance I have XP pro in it.

Anyway, been trying to figure out why my laptop's display hasn't been working. I first thought it was the inverter and changed that. That didn't help, so I got a ccfl bulb from ebay. I installed that yesterday (what a job!!). But that didn't help either. I finally found it was the lid actuator switch that was the problem, as it was sticking. I can seem to find them sold anywhere. I will have to tear this apart again, and maybe it just needs cleaning, but wanted to have a new one on hand in case. Anyway, I set my display exclusively for the HDTV I have been using as monitor. You asked before about resolution... in this setting, I can set it up to 2048x1536. Who knows, when my ship comes in, I may get a huge TV, to use as monitor, and TV.

PS yeah, since you flashed that bios, there will be the option to enable virtualization. Look at my bios pic.

 

Just an update guys, setFSB couldn't support my clock generator as he needed the data sheet, never mind but worth a try though.: cry:

 

Maybe other overclocking software ellalan??

Hey, how did you get the info on your laptops to show?? I added some info but it's doesn't show, unless you go to my profile page.

 

I'm going to try getting the data sheet but I doubt from Acer may be from the chip manufacturers.
I'm running Windows8 DP in my laptop and setFSB is the only program runs smoothly, anyway, if I get it sorted, I'll let you know.
Are you asking about the clock generator number? I got that from the text file included in the BIOS download.
OR
Are you asking about the Signature? You can do that by going to UserCP on top of the page and select Edit Signature.

 

OK, let me know.

Let's see if I got the signature the way I want it.

PS How would I replace my commas with the divider lines like you have?

 

By pressing shift key and the adjoining key you can put the divider. But your keyboard may differ, however, if you press the shift key and the other key marked with yellow circle, you'll get the divider.

 

Thanks ellalan

 

Hey do you guys know of any Processor temperature and fan monitoring software? I'd like to be able to keep track of my cpu's temp and be able to control fan speeds. Thanks =D

 

I was just reading about some good software last night for controlling fan speeds, but can't remember what it was (it sucks getting old! lol).

PC wizard, of course monitors processor and drive temps. The T7200 seems to run well within reasonable temps, even when overclocked.

 

Okay, yeah I've read that the t7200 runs way way cooler even under stress. I do want to look in to overclocking. I tried to catch on to bits a pieces of the way you were doing it, but I'm lost as far as how it is done. I'm so excited for it to get here!!!

 

Well, setfsb seems like the best one to use. Here is a very simple step by step guide:

How to use SetFSB

You first find the clock generator (PLL) in the drop down list (ICS954310BGLF), and then click the "get fsb," to find what you're running at. After it shows your speed, just click on the right hand arrow (to increase) above the auto button (it's circled in red in this link). Pressing the arrow will show the increase in the "Select FSB/DDR/PCI-E/PCI Frequency." Increase it a little at a time, and that's about it

 

Cool beans sounds super simple. I'm going to lay my laptop on top of a huge piece of ice so I can overclock it to 5.ghz Lol j/k. Hopefully I'll be able to get some awesome numbers.

 

Although the following links aren't about acers, they're interesting threads about the top CPUs for the 3680.

Advisable to get the T7600G over a T7600 in 2011 ??

forum.thinkpads.com • T60+T7600G+Throttlestop overclocking

 

WOOOOOOOOT!!! T7200 is in!!!! Time to take this puppy apart and get to work =) I'll let you all know how it goes. Wish me luck =)
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I've had her running for a couple hours and shes been perfect. I definitely notice the difference. Thanks for all the help guy I really appreciate it.

 

Congrats Loco Columbian on your upgrade, Good luck.

 

Glad you got it going

 

Thanks VikingDon, they are very interesting read, I'll try them one day and see whether it works for me. I like to get some cheap cpu and try.
EDIT:
It seems that I need to get T7600G which has unlocked multiplier and I'm not interested in spending that amount of money( £180 in ebay) just for overclocking.

 

Hey I've been messing around with set fsb, but how come when I increase the fsb I see no change in my cpu speed?

 

You have to click the "set fsb" button, to see the resulting cpu speed. Once you set it, it shows the new speed in the bottom right corner.

 

So when I hit set fsb, my cpu starts running at the speed at that point, or do I need to restart or something?

 

I'm a little confused on this as well. I upgraded to teh T7200 today and am trying to over clock it. When I reboot, it goes back to 2.0GHz. Do you have to start the clocking software with windows or set it in the bios after you find a setting that works nice?

Thanks

 

Loco_Colombian... it will start running when you click set fsb. To also answer rankind's question, you don't need to reboot, as the settings will be lost.

There are overclocking software, where the settings can be saved, but apparently not setfsb. I know so little about overclocking, haven't tried anything else (yet). What I have done, is put the setfsb folder, with all the files in my documents folder, and made a shortcut on my screen. After I boot, I just click on it, and set it. It's really less "clicks" then getting into my email, and fine until I use something that will keep the settings.

PS Welcome to the thread rankind

 

Hi,
You could also try the method in this thread( 2nd post)about Throttlestop, put setFSB in Task scheduler Library.
http://forum.notebookreview.com/har...arket-upgrades/531329-throttlestop-guide.html

 

I have 2GB of PC2 4300. I want to upgrade to 4GB of ram. What ram should I get?

I just installed the T7200 in my Acer 3680

- David

 

O, alright if you say so. It's just that it seems like there really is no change in the frequency, as far as evidence of it because I tried over clocking it and then ran cpuid and it showed it as still running at 2.0ghz. I am also curious about why our bios doesn't allow us to do Oc'ing in the bios. Is there no mods that have included that?

 

I am having an issue determining which of the T7200 chips are pre Santa Rosa Refresh. Is there a way to tell by serial and is the following unit pre Santa Rosa Refresh?

Intel Core?2 Duo Processor T7200 2GHZ LAPTOP CPU PROCESSOR. | eBay

 

Hello rankind welcome to the thread. Lets start of by establishing what laptop it is you have?

 

What is Santa Rosa?

 

Sorry, Acer 3680

 

It is changing. CPU-Z is just showing the specification. If you get PC wizard, you can see it go up, along with the temperature as you overclock it. Mine goes from 83C idle to 85C idle when it clock to 2.2GHz. Just need a way to make it a permanent change. The change shows up under CPU-Z under "Clocks" on the CPU tab.

 

No problem. Ok so you have the same as us. Well unless you've changed the motherboard to the MB.TDX06 then you'll only be able to put up to 2 gb of working ram at a max of 533mhz(pc 4200) preferably in the dual channel for small increase in performance. I don't believe that are laptops can hold anything beyond (pc4200).

If you want to check for yourself go to crucial.com and do the memory test. It's quick you just have to download a tiny software and let it run it.

As far as being able to keep the overclock set and not have to constantly redo it at start up, the only way I can think of would be to find a moded bios for our Acers that allows us to Overclock therefore saving the changes.

 

My mobo is the Intel 943GML Chipset/i943 Calistoga mentioned in the first post of this thread. I wasn't aware you could upgrade the mobo as well. I will be looking into that.

Thanks for the info Loco.

 

Which version of the TDX06 will fit in the 3680? I am seeing 002, 003, 005...

Thanks

 

Yeah no problem. The upgrade Mobo will allow you get up to 4 gigs of ram and if I'm not wrong, you might even be able to put in faster ram, you'll have to check with vikingdon for that one. The mobos run for about $50-$70 on ebay I'll try and find you a link to them.

:Here's a link to some of them I'm sure if you look you might find better deals then this. Make sure you look at the MB.TDX06 and not the MB.AZL06.003.

 

I think I found it. Its the .005 version if I am right.

NEW Acer Aspire 5570 3680 5580 Motherboard MB.TDX06.005 | eBay

 

Yep that's it. You might want to look at the link I posted though, there is more listings on there for better deals.

 

Alrighty, so which ram should I get for the MB.TDX06.005? I am going to overclock it a bit.

 

Like I said you'd have to check with Vikingdon on that. I think I've read somewhere people have been able to put in 667mhz(pc5300) ram. But don't note me on that. Like I said I'm not sure.

 

been following this for about a week and have read it all..... for a really good performance upgrade... look at the hybrid drive by seagate...... I have put this in two other laptops, and it screams.... I even have a micro hackentosh build running one,,,,


www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0340927

 

Wow, I haven't logged on in half a day, and look at all the posts.

That is the right mobo rankind. It's dropped $20 to $59 since I bought mine a few months ago.

Here is the RAM I bought for mine:

Amazon.com: PNY Optima 2 GB DDR2 800 MHz PC26400 Notebook/Laptop SODIMM Memory Module MN2048SD2-800: Electronics

Unfortunately the price has raised a lot since I paid about $25 for it. Look around on ebay, etc, you should be able to get it for about $25 somewhere. If you're going to overclock, you will want the 800MHz PC2-6400 DDR2 RAM (NOT 667MHz PC2-5300). As I have only moderately overclocked so far, and my memory fsb is at nearly 750MHz.

Welcome to the thread cahj1968 So you noticed this thread started in Jan 08??? Seems like there's a strange addiction to the 3680 or something... perhaps we're all abnormal. lol

 

Thanks for all the help. Mobo, Ram, and SSD are in the mail.

 

i traded my nephew his 3680-2682 that he wasn't using for an XBOX that i wasnt using.... and immediately started searching for mods.... I was going to turn it into another hackentosh... now I am going to max the pig out and turn it into a media player for the car... that hard drive alone made a big difference... i ordered a 7200 chip from starmicroinc.net for $50.00 and now just ordered a new Intel Wifi Link 5100 mini PCIe P/N: 512AN_MMW for $ 8.00 from ebay... the card in it now drops out all the time..... I cant get the drivers for the touch pad to load anyone else have an issue with that?


http://www.starmicroinc.net/product...Duo-Core-T7200-20GHz-4M-667MHz-OEM-CPU-SL9SF/

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280749300183&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:US:1123

here is a link for ram


StarMicro Inc. - 2GB PC2-6400 800MHz DDR2 - 200 Pin SODIMM Memory in PC2-6400 SODIMM

does anyone have any idea if this thing can handle a blueray drive?