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    G50vt-x1 -- has anybody upgraded the CPU?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by thermodynamic, Apr 19, 2009.

  1. thermodynamic

    thermodynamic Notebook Enthusiast

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    My 8GB RAM upgrade should arrive tomorrow, but performance-freak as I am, I've thought about the P9500 to replace the built-in P8400. :cool:

    Will the extra 3MB cache help with Vista (64-bit) or the Adobe Creative Suite of applications that would make the $360 cost worthwhile?

    Thx much!!
     
    thermodynamic, Apr 19, 2009
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  2. idle0095

    idle0095 Notebook Consultant

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    i added a x9000 in my x5 and i noticed a difference. so ya maybe it will be good. better resale for your system anyways.
     
    idle0095, Apr 19, 2009
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    Pretty sweet! If I may field a few questions of my own:
    How's the heat management with the x9000-- Do you have to use a cooler or keep the room below a certain temp?
    Is battery life significantly different with a 44W CPU?

    Also, does anyone know if the g50vt series is quadcore capable?

    Thanks!
     
    Duct Tape Dude, Apr 19, 2009
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  4. idle0095

    idle0095 Notebook Consultant

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    temps are very fine. under 90% load i never hit over 75c and at idle im 45c to 55c.
     
    idle0095, Apr 19, 2009
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    Wow, sweet. This is with stock cooling, too?
    PS: Your sig should probably say 3.2 GHz ;)
     
    Duct Tape Dude, Apr 19, 2009
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    idle0095 Notebook Consultant

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    my sig does say 3.2. stock cooling.
     
    idle0095, Apr 19, 2009
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    Sounds pretty comforting, thanks!
    3.2MHz != 3.2GHz ;)
     
    Duct Tape Dude, Apr 19, 2009
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  8. tloc9880

    tloc9880 Notebook Geek

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    double check your sig...it says 3.2 MHz not GHz
     
    tloc9880, Apr 19, 2009
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  9. RainMotorsports

    RainMotorsports Formerly ClutchX2

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    HA HA HA HA Underclock for the win! Yeah thats soo much faster then my 1.5Mhz 8088.
     
    RainMotorsports, Apr 19, 2009
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    Buhdahl Notebook Evangelist

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    If 3.2 MHz got into dangerous temperatures, we would be in a spot of trouble :p
     
    Buhdahl, Apr 19, 2009
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