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    6831fx p8400 upgrade

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by gverrault, Aug 18, 2008.

  1. gverrault

    gverrault Newbie

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    Anyone know if it would be possible to upgrade the 6831 with one of the p8400 chips?? I would think it would be possible since they are both Socket P processors, but wanted to check before buying it. Thanks
     
    gverrault, Aug 18, 2008
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  2. ashura

    ashura Notebook Evangelist

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    As far as I know, no. P8400 is a Montevina chip which is incompatible with the 6831's Santa Rosa platform. You're better off trying to get a T8300 or T9300.
     
    ashura, Aug 18, 2008
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  3. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The processor socket changed, so Santa Rosa gen processors are the only option.
     
    Greg, Aug 18, 2008
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    A T9300 will give you comparable performance to a P8400
     
    IKAS V, Aug 18, 2008
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  5. Dook

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    A T9300 will give you better performance than the P8400, albeit not a huge amount and it will run a bit hotter.
     
    Dook, Aug 18, 2008
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    My T9300 is currently at 40 C
    Thats not too hot + the fans do a nice job keeping it cool
     
    IKAS V, Aug 19, 2008
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  7. Dook

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    I didnt say it was too hot, I said it will run a bit hotter than the P8400, which has a 25watt TDP. The T9300 is actually a very good balance between power and performance.
     
    Dook, Aug 19, 2008
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    Sorry yes you are right MR. DOOK!
    My bad ;)
     
    IKAS V, Aug 19, 2008
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  9. Dook

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    No worries mi amigo!
     
    Dook, Aug 19, 2008
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  10. N00d13s

    N00d13s is too legit to quit!

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    haha wilford brimley!
     
    N00d13s, Aug 19, 2008
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  11. greenlap

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    can i upgrade the p8400 to p9500 ?
     
    greenlap, Oct 13, 2008
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  12. lewdvig

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    Yes, just pour water on it and say the magic word.
     
    lewdvig, Oct 13, 2008
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