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    Asus G71G CPU upgrade.

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by saad salem, Aug 10, 2010.

  1. saad salem

    saad salem Newbie

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    I have an Asus G71G running Core to Due processor,I need to upgrade the cpu to 2G Core to Quad processor P9000,
    is that possible,and which version of bios to update?
    thank you in advance.
     
    saad salem, Aug 10, 2010
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    maximinimaus Notebook Evangelist

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    If you have a G71Gx, than you can't upgrade from Core 2 Duo to Core 2 Quad.
    I tried it, but had no success. Maybe it's possible with a G71V.
     
    maximinimaus, Aug 10, 2010
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    Tyo Notebook Deity

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    what are the higher cpu's for g71gx ?>
     
    Tyo, Aug 10, 2010
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    ncc1701k Notebook Consultant

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    Fastest penryn non-quad core CPU is the X9100 @ 3.06GHz. For a bit less, you can get the T9900, which has the same clock speed but lower TDP (35w vs 44w). X9100 is the extreme edition, which has higher overclocking abilities such as unlocking multipliers with throttlestop. So in the end it comes down to cost. But if you're lucky, you can find a engineering sample version on ebay for cheap, I got my X9100 for $160, and it can run at 4Ghz stable for a couple of hours, or 3.6Ghz for a longgg time.
     
    ncc1701k, Aug 11, 2010
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    Hey ncc, what stepping is your X9100/what temps did you get with a stock cooler?

    @OP: It seems the G71gx A1 ran a Q9000.
     
    Duct Tape Dude, Aug 11, 2010
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    ncc1701k Notebook Consultant

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    E0 i think.
    With stock fan, it's in the 80's, but with my super loud blow dryer powered custom cooler, it's nice and low in the upper 60's.
     
    ncc1701k, Aug 11, 2010
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    thank you all for all your replies,
    so much appreciated.
     
    saad salem, Aug 11, 2010
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    Awesome, thanks. Eyeing an upgrade for my G50vt and wondering if it's worth it.

    Best of luck! As an FYI you can also probably get a Q9100, Q9200, or QX9300 if the Q9000 works.
     
    Duct Tape Dude, Aug 11, 2010
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    If you can find a ES version, then the upgrade is definitely worth it, otherwise the gain in gaming performance is not worth the $300 bucks.
     
    ncc1701k, Aug 11, 2010
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    How many fps did you gain in physics/CPU-intensive games? GTA4/Just Cause 2/Dragon Age all come to mind. I know on 1366x768 things run fast already.
     
    Duct Tape Dude, Aug 11, 2010
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    What temps you have with x9100? idle and max? and any pictures of your custom coolers?
     
    Lzyy, Dec 22, 2010
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