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    t9300 in e1705?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by d94, May 1, 2008.

  1. d94

    d94 Notebook Evangelist

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    anyone know if the e1705 can support penryn?
     
    d94, May 1, 2008
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    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Nope...the E1705/9400 uses Socket M processors while Penryn processors like the T9300 are Socket P(diff pin config).

    Also, I suggest maxing out the ram and HDD before even considering a CPU upgrade.
     
    Kdawgca, May 1, 2008
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