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    Anyone put a t5750 in a 6831FX? Worth it?

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by olli, Sep 21, 2008.

  1. olli

    olli Newbie

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    I searched the forums and couldn't find a direct answer to this, but I apologize in advance if I missed past relevant information. :eek:

    Back to the main question, has anyone put a t5750 (2.0ghz) into a stock 6831FX to replace the t5450 (1.66ghz)? I know there are no compatability problems, I just wonder if it is a worthwhile upgrade. I'm hesitant to drop 200 plus dollars on a faster CPU since this laptop is getting old, but with the 5750 selling for around 80 dollars I figure it is worth a shot.

    I've had my laptop since last January, and with the warranty running out I feel comfortable making a few changes.

    Thank you in advance for opinions/help!
     
    olli, Sep 21, 2008
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  2. Bartlett

    Bartlett The Prophet

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    I would definitely try it. Other than that, theres the t5850, but thats only an extra 160mhz to your 2000. But, I would definitely try the upgrade. The processor is appropriate for your socket type, P, along with the same FSB and series t(5)......
     
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  3. Kamin_Majere

    Kamin_Majere =][= Ordo Hereticus

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    Honestly no. If you to upgrade your cheap get the t8300. You can usually pick them up now for around 100-140 and it will actually make a difference in your machine (you will actually notice the preformance boost)

    It'll probably get you another year out of your machine
     
    Kamin_Majere, Sep 21, 2008
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  4. narsnail

    narsnail Notebook Prophet

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    like Kamin said, spend another $50 or so and get a much better CPU that will run cooler.
     
    narsnail, Sep 21, 2008
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  5. olli

    olli Newbie

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    I'm assuming this is ebay pricing, correct? I'll definitely keep looking, I just haven't found any for less then 2x the cost of a 5750 yet.

    No huge deal either way, the 1.66 plugs along better then I expected.

    Thanks for the quick replies and help, btw.

    -olli
     
    olli, Sep 21, 2008
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  6. Kamin_Majere

    Kamin_Majere =][= Ordo Hereticus

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    Yep, Ebay is deffinatly the only way to shop. Especially if you need something expensive at "out of a shady vans door" prices :p
     
    Kamin_Majere, Sep 21, 2008
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  7. WarlordOne

    WarlordOne Notebook Evangelist

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    If you were getting it free or close to I'd do it. Like said before though there are other better options if you're in the market.
     
    WarlordOne, Sep 21, 2008
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  8. lewdvig

    lewdvig Notebook Virtuoso

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    The T5550 is not worth much either - I got $40 shipped for mine.

    Might as well make the upgrade count.
     
    lewdvig, Sep 21, 2008
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  9. lewdvig

    lewdvig Notebook Virtuoso

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    I do think there will be a 800 MHz FSB 25 watt TDP value CPU in the 2-2.5 range very soon.
     
    lewdvig, Sep 21, 2008
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  10. royk50

    royk50 times being what they are

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    probably not at all. i second the t8300 route
     
    royk50, Sep 22, 2008
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  11. WarlordOne

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    I would very much doubt that.
     
    WarlordOne, Sep 22, 2008
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  12. pilot840311

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    i think that T8300 is wonderful~``

    so mine is it~~~
     
    pilot840311, Sep 23, 2008
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