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    7801u Processor upgrade?

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Doktamaja, Feb 26, 2009.

  1. Doktamaja

    Doktamaja Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello gateway users.. I currently own the 7801u fx and I am wanting to upgrade my processor.. what are my choices of processors I can upgrade to?

    and ps. I would love something that will make a definate noticeable difference in bootup timing and program/game performance.
     
    Doktamaja, Feb 26, 2009
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  2. Bartlett

    Bartlett The Prophet

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    You can upgrade to a p8600, p8700, p9500, p9600, x9100 and qx9300 in order of performance...so the p8600 is the slowest and the x9100 and qx9300 (quad core) is the fastest.
     
    Bartlett, Feb 26, 2009
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  3. Stepp

    Stepp Notebook Enthusiast

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    do you have the link for this info? i've been out for a bit...back when everyone was unsure about whether the quad cores would fit/function
    thanks
     
    Stepp, Feb 27, 2009
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  4. raston

    raston Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am awaiting delivery of my new 7801 (ordered yesterday).
    In the reading I've been doing, I have understood that the Quad-Core is not yet supported. Have I missed something? What do I need to support it ... BIOS update???

    Thx.
     
    raston, Feb 27, 2009
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    flclkun Notebook Enthusiast

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    i would like to know of any possible heating issues. with the stock cooler if any. because a qx9300 would sweet as hell
     
    flclkun, Feb 27, 2009
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    Diablo Metalhead

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    the quad core processors might be the fastest, but the heat sink is not large enough to cover the processor completely so it would be completely pointless to upgrade to one of them.
     
    Diablo, Feb 28, 2009
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