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    Processor Upgrade for V6J

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by la_boy, Jan 21, 2007.

  1. la_boy

    la_boy Notebook Guru

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    I would like to know if anyone has done this. I am interested in knowing the procedure that you used...

    Thanks in advance for the help!
     
    la_boy, Jan 21, 2007
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  2. Zero

    Zero The Random Guy

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    It should be possible. If at the moment, you have a a Core Duo, you may need a BIOS update to upgrade to a Core 2 Duo. I'm not sure if the notebook supports the Core 2 Duo processor, but it is physically possible, since the processor is pin-compatible. If you ae upgrading within a series, for example from a T2300 to a T2X00, then it is possible. It is a simple matter of taking the older one out, and inserting the new one. Bear in mind, that it will void the warranty.
     
    Zero, Jan 21, 2007
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  3. ejl

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    both milestonepc and btotech allowed customization for the v6j, so if anyone would know, they would know....
     
    ejl, Jan 21, 2007
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  4. BENDER

    BENDER EX-NBR member :'(

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    It is possible to upgrade the V6J's CPU to a C2D, but this would void your warranty.
     
    BENDER, Jan 21, 2007
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    la_boy Notebook Guru

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    My year warranty is up in April so I am not worried about that. I am wondering which core2 I can go with. Do I need to stick with the same GHz as I have now. Right now I have the T2300 1.66.

    I know that there is a Core2 T5500 also at 1.66 GHz. Is that the one to go with? Would a faster one be compatible with my system?

    Thanks for the help!
     
    la_boy, Jan 22, 2007
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    The T7200 is dirt cheap compared to the T7400 and T7600
     
    BENDER, Jan 22, 2007
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  7. la_boy

    la_boy Notebook Guru

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    Yes...but my question is can I use that one? The T7200 runs at 2.13GHz and my system currently uses the T2300 which runs at 1.66GHz.

    Will that faster cpu work with my system?
     
    la_boy, Jan 22, 2007
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    It should. I can't find any reasons why not. The latest V6J bios supports all C2D to date
     
    BENDER, Jan 22, 2007
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    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    You will need a BIOS update to accomodate the Merom chip upgrade, else it should run fine. Merom was pin-compatible with Yonah motherboards, just needed a BIOS update to work correctly,and that was why some folks were buying systems at the time with the lowest possible Yonah chip and then planned to upgrade to Merom later on. The new clock speed is irrelevant to functionality (i.e. any of the 7 series cpus will work in the V6j), but there is the possibility that the system could run hotter than with your current cpu with the higher clock speed.
     
    ClearSkies, Jan 22, 2007
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  10. Zero

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    Yes, the notebook should be able to support that processor, or any other Core 2 Duo. If it says in the BIOS details, something like "Core 2 Duo Support" or "Merom Support", then any Core 2 Duo processor will work in the system.
     
    Zero, Jan 22, 2007
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