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    low voltage CPU on m1330

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by 13301130, Dec 9, 2008.

  1. 13301130

    13301130 Newbie

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    I have a 1330 with a T7100. I like not having to worry about being tether and would like to replace the CPU with a "medium voltage" p8400, but continually find conflicting information on its compatibility. The Px000 series has a TDP of 25W as opposed to the usual 35W. They are also socket P penryns. It really seems like the only difference is that these are undervolted Tx000s with a 1066 FSB. I've read that the pinout is actually different, even though the socket is the same and they have the same number of pins. I've also seen that they are incompatible with 965 chipsets and require the new GM45 chips, even thought it seems there are 965 laptops with these low voltage CPUs.

    Can anyone confirm that these chips work with the m1330?

    And along the line of extending battery life, does anyone know where you can get 9/6 cell extended capacity batteries for a good price? That is, batteries that have higher capacity than OEM packs?
     
    13301130, Dec 9, 2008
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  2. Kossel

    Kossel Notebook Evangelist

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    Pxxxx is montevina platform... txxxx is santa rosa platform... i think they r not compatible, and have different sockets
     
    Kossel, Dec 10, 2008
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    dam. u made me confused now ... lol the r both socket P, and i saw a review, a had lenovo t61p (i thnk has santa rosa platform) and he upgraded to p8600
     
    Kossel, Dec 10, 2008
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    From what I've read, even though it may fit the socket, it is not compatible with Santa Rosa platform.

    (something to do with the FSB, and other things)
     
    mystery905, Dec 10, 2008
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