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    Getting a Vostro 1400 will this upgrade work?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by thelastword, Apr 11, 2008.

  1. thelastword

    thelastword Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am getting a Dell Vostro 1400 with a Celeron processor. I am planning to take out the Celeron and add an Intel Core/Core 2 CPU. Will my Windows XP Home COD still work from changing the CPU? Also which CPU will use the lowest amount of power?

    Intel Core Solo
    Intel Core Duo
    Intel Core 2 Duo

    I don't care about performance since all I plan to run is Internet Explorer and Microsoft Word/Excel. I was thinking the Intel Core Solo will be the lowest, can someone confirm this.
     
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    nhbound20 Notebook Consultant

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    I feel like this question should be asked...

    If you are just using the laptop for Word/Excel/Internet and speed isn't a concern, why not just keep the Celeron chip?
     
    nhbound20, Apr 11, 2008
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  3. thelastword

    thelastword Notebook Enthusiast

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    Celeron runs too hot and getting a lot less battery life.
     
    thelastword, Apr 11, 2008
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    de.1337 Notebook Evangelist

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    Might it be a better idea to just to get a better processor at purchase? Does replacing the CPU void the warranty?
     
    de.1337, Apr 11, 2008
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    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Replacing your CPU will void the warranty.

    The new Celeron's are made on the Core 2 architecture. It's basically a single core Core 2 Duo.
     
    Lithus, Apr 11, 2008
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  6. thelastword

    thelastword Notebook Enthusiast

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    Intel Core Solo was not offered. I don't care much about warranty.
     
    thelastword, Apr 11, 2008
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    The celeron probably will be plenty fast for you.
     
    nizzy1115, Apr 11, 2008
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  8. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Current Celerons are Core 2 chips. You're thinking of when Core Solo and Core Duo were out.
     
    Greg, Apr 12, 2008
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