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    Upgrading processor in M1530

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by oocon, Nov 16, 2009.

  1. oocon

    oocon Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've had the T5450 processor in my M1530 since March 2008 when I bought it and I feel that I should upgrade it along with the RAM rather than buy a new computer.
    Looking around, I see that there are three series of Core 2 Duo processors: E,P and T. What's the difference between them and will any of them work with my motherboard? Could I install a Core 2 Quad chip?
     
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    th3van Notebook Consultant

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    Well the P's are 25 watts versus the 35 watts of the T's. Not sure if it will work in your laptop though.
     
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  3. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    You can use any Socket P processor with an FSB of 800MHz or less in the M1530. E-Series chips won't work because they are desktop parts. P-Series and newer T-Series chips won't work because they have a 1066MHz FSB. The X9000 also may not work because it is a 45W part. Quads will not work because they are 1066MHz FSB AND 45W parts. Your best bet is probably a T8100/8300/9300/9500.
     
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    oocon Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks Commander Wolf.

    Where is the best place to buy a T9300 in the UK?
     
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