x9000 noticeable gaming increase from T9300?

Thinking about installing a X9000 processor in my m1330 and selling my T9300. However, I was wondering if there would really be any increase to fps during gaming. If the increase would be negligible I wouldn't even bother. Also, since the X9000 is unlocked, would I be able to increase the multiplier in bios? If not, how would one go about OC'ing it?

Please no comments towards the heat output... I am aware of it and constantly keep my laptop under optimal cooling.

Thanks!

 

No there wouldn't be any increase in FPS as the primary component responsible for FPS is the GPU. And since a T9300 presents no bottleneck between GPU and CPU there would be no effect with regards to an increase in maximum FPS.

However, input response and perhaps the lower end on FPS will be better with the X9000 o/c to 3.4GHz+. All of which mean a less "choppy" experience in FPS and reduced input lag. By lower end I mean the range in FPS. So in effect, your average FPS will increase with the lower end in FPS increasing but not your max FPS.

As for O/C'ing the X9000, since its multipliers are unlocked, you can simply use ThrottleStop to overclock it and increase voltage for O/C stability.

I've done exactly what you're proposing except on a different notebook. An HP HDX 9000 - went from T9300 to X9000 @ 3.6Ghz, 1.3375v stable. GPU, a Nvidia 8800M GTS is also overclocked to 610/975/1525 (core/mem/shader).

 

Freaking awesome response! Exactly what I was looking for... like you said, i'm not really looking for a increase in max fps, but increasing the low FPS would definitely be a motive! I would most likely keep the X9000 for future purchases as well, so it's not like I am blowing $200 on a processor to use in a slightly dated laptop. I too have overclocked my GPU, though not quite as good as your chip 8400m GS 600/900/1200. Surprisingly enough it runs all the games I play pretty decent and stays cool with copper mod and Cooler Master U2 pad.

 

As for using the X9000 in other notebooks; it's only compatible in Santa Rosa based notebooks. It can also run in Montevina based notebooks but would be off as far as clock speed since the FSB speed is 266Mhz in those notebooks as opposed to 200Mhz in Santa Rosa. So top non-o/c speed in Montevina based notebooks would be 14xMultiplier x 266mhzFSB = 3.7Ghz. There may not be enough voltage available for a stable operation at that speed. So you may BSOD on boot often.

Also, it wouldn't work in any contemporary platforms such as the ones that use Intel's i3/i5/i7 notebooks. But I'm sure you knew that already.