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    M1330 & Intel "P" series CPUs

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by snork, Oct 23, 2008.

  1. snork

    snork Notebook Evangelist

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    Does anyone know if the new Intel Core 2 Duo "P" series chips are compatible with the M1330? Specifically I'm looking at the Core 2 Duo P8600 as a potential upgrade more for the 25W thermal design than the speed bump from my T7500.

    I realize they have have the 1066MHz FSB, and I see Dell doesn't offer them as an upgrade option. TIA.
     
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    Nope, different motherboard required to run them, You're stuck with last gen processors.
     
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  3. snork

    snork Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeah, I thought so...thanks. I just don't see the T8XXX being worth the money compared to my T7500 and the T9XXX are just too expensive. I plan on keeping this laptop another 1.5 yrs or so, so perhaps when/if the prices ever drop I'll pick up some sort of upgrade.
     
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    Good idea. I upgraded to the T9300 when I found a stellar deal on one.
     
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    Yeah right now the jump between the current processors is cost prohibitive for aftermarket upgrades. The current price for T9300 is well over $300.
     
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    Agreed.

    And OT...Ohio State is going down this weekend. WE ARE...PENN STATE! :D
     
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    I would have agreed with you before last weekend, but our team finally showed up. Kiss your national championship hopes goodbye! :D
     
    atbnet, Oct 23, 2008
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    i will stay with mine untill calpella XD hahahah
     
    Kossel, Oct 24, 2008
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