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    Upgrading Inspiron 1525 CPU

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by technofunky, Mar 23, 2009.

  1. technofunky

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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    You can only use Socket P processors with an 800MHz FSB or less. You need a 45-Series chipset to run 1066MHz FSB Socket P processors. You'll need to look for a T8100 or a T8300 instead of a P8400 or a P8600.
     
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