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    Replace the Q9000 of my G71?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by ck2alpha, Aug 27, 2009.

  1. ck2alpha

    ck2alpha Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all,

    I am thinking of replacing the CPU of my G71 (Q9000):

    1 - is it doable?
    2 -considering price is not an issue, which processor would be the best from your point of view?

    Thanks!
     
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  2. TevashSzat

    TevashSzat Notebook Deity

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    It should be doable.

    The best should be a Core 2 Extreme QX9300 but they are ridiculously expensive.

    Expect to pay at least like $500 for it on ebay.
     
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  3. SoundOf1HandClapping

    SoundOf1HandClapping Was once a Forge

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    I was looking on eBay, and boy did I get mine for a steal. The same seller I bought mine from is selling an OEM QX9300 again, and the bids are up to $520, whereas I got mine for $445. Yow.
     
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    What gave you the idea you need to upgrade your CPU? The Q9000 is quite fine on its own.

    I don't regret buying my QX9300, it's flawless at 2.93ghz and only set me back $400, minus $200 from selling the P9600 it replaced. But in this market the price is higher and it's more difficult to sell a Q9000, as it doesn't fit all laptops.

    But I insist, from my testing I've found that a quad core is invaluable, but clockspeed over 2ghz is overrated.
     
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  5. Nothing is Real

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    What G70 version do you have?
     
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    ck2alpha Notebook Enthusiast

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    G71Gx-A1

    Yes QX9300 is the one I was aiming at

    @anothergeek: true, I will wait and see how the Q9000 performs

    Thanks
     
    ck2alpha, Aug 27, 2009
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