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    Upgrade Processor T5250

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by blindevil, May 28, 2009.

  1. blindevil

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    Hi, I have a dell XPS 1330, with an intel core T5250, I want to upgrade my processor, but I don't understand what type of socket has my processor. Can you explain this?Is it compatible with socket 479? And do you know if there is a guide to change the processor?with a video, or only instruction?
    thanks all..
     
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    7oby Notebook Evangelist

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    Guide:
    http://support.euro.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/xpsM1330/en/sm/cpu.htm#wp1084976

    It's a Socket-P CPU. You can go only up to a FSB800 CPU (not FSB1066). Pick one:
    http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Processors-Benchmarklist.2436.0.html

    L2 Cache size doesn't yield in high performance gains in notebooks:
    http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/showdoc.aspx?i=2795&p=4

    I'd recommend a 45nm one. And in particular the T8300:
    http://processorfinder.intel.com/details.aspx?sSpec=SLAPR

    I'm aware the T9300/T9500 aren't much more expensive, but they also dissipate more heat due to higher caches. CPU power isn't always the limiting factor: GPU, amount of main memory and SSD/harddrive in many cases make a bigger difference.
     
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    It's possible to change it with a t8100?..but t5250 is a 65nm, t8100 or t8300 are 45nm..it is compatible?thanks for the answer
     
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    Yes, you can use a T81/8300 on your M1330.

    I'd also make sure you updated to the most current BIOS version before upgrading. If you've an older BIOS, that might be a sticking point. Easy to flash though.
     
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    Thanks...for all answers
     
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    Yes the T7500 is compatible as well. However it's a really HOT processor. Your vents will turn on more frequently and be louder.

    That's the reason why T7500 cpus are quite cheap on e-bay: Those got replaced by 45nm CPUs by their owners. But if you undervolt the T7500 they aren't that bad.
     
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