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    XP dual Processor update

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by jc55, Jul 12, 2008.

  1. jc55

    jc55 Notebook Consultant

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    In the process of researching core 2 duo upgrade for my Acer Aspire 5315.
    Came across this:

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/896256

    Has anybody who put a core 2 duo in their 5315 used this update ?

    If so did it seem to help anything ?

    Thanks for any info.

    James
     
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    bigozone JellyRoll touring now

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    yes,, but it is included in SP3....

    not sure if the REGISTRY KEY MODIFICATION is made by installing SP3
    since i did the reg mod and the update back when i had SP2

    but anyway... i noticed no difference at all
    and i did run various CPU benchmarks before and after

    but that was months ago


    my advice would be to just install SP3.... then make the registry mod if you feel comfortable with doing it!!

    it didn't slow me down any,, but i noticed no improvement either


    bigO
     
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  3. jc55

    jc55 Notebook Consultant

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    The registry change is for those who prefer battery time over performance.
    I sit in a recliner plugged in so no need for it.
    I like power for coding and 3D rendering using Blender 3D.
    I did change my Prefetch setting in registry so my computer boots faster.

    James
     
    jc55, Jul 13, 2008
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