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    DELL XPS M1530 processor upgrade problem

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by ZoLRaK, Dec 31, 2008.

  1. ZoLRaK

    ZoLRaK Newbie

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    Hello:

    Thanks for this comunity.
    problem is the following:

    I have a DELL XPS M1530 notebook and I'm tired of having the same old-n-slow t7250 and i need to upgrade to a really faster cpu.

    but when searching on ebay by example, there's no processor compatible with my notebook's chipset (intel PM965 GM965 I think)
    so please give me a hand with this.
    I need to know all about my chipset and wich cpus are compatible with
    I was thinking to upgrade to a x9100 or something like that one but am not sure about compatibility, so please help me

    thanks in advance.
     
    ZoLRaK, Dec 31, 2008
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  2. ryan27406

    ryan27406 Notebook Consultant

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    The Fastest you can upgrade to is the Core 2 Duo T9500

    With BIOS version A12
     
    ryan27406, Dec 31, 2008
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  3. xDayan

    xDayan Notebook Guru

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    xDayan, Dec 31, 2008
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  4. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    i would say save money and upgrade to the cheapest penyrn T8100 or T8300.... put the money saved into a savings account(even though the low interest rate)... and in a few years, get a new laptop

    or better... clean your laptop of crapware and stuff.. it'll boot up faster and do tasks better
     
    paper_wastage, Dec 31, 2008
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  5. Salty85

    Salty85 Notebook Consultant

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    I had a M1530 with a T7250, jumping to a T8100 when dell fixed my computer. I have seen very little performance (7-12%) increase with that. Honestly, save your money and wait for the next generation or 2. That laptop will last you quite a while.
     
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  6. ZoLRaK

    ZoLRaK Newbie

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    thank you!!!

    I was doubtful about what to do
    thanks for your so useful help!!
     
    ZoLRaK, Dec 31, 2008
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