Gateway P-6860/6831 CPU Upgrade

i was wondering if i could upgrade the processor from the p-6860 to a x900

thanks

 

yes, you can.

 

I'm running an x9000 in a 6860

 

the x9000 works in all the fx brands.
i ran it in the 6831/6860/7811

 

can you tell me where did u get your processor because i was seeing some auctions on ebay and there was 3 different types of x900 processor and with different prices too one was 250 the other one was 330 and the last one was 450

 

because they are different stages of an es "engineering sample" cpu
best to try to get one q samples. they seem to be pretty reliable.

 

i dont want to promote any seller but this was the products that i saw

http://cgi.ebay.com/Intel-Core-2-Extreme-X9000-QS-C0-Q174-2-8GHz-6MB-45nm_W0QQitemZ120370212414QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item120370212414&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72:1234|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318|301:1|293:1|294:50#ht_8015wt_1165

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Intel-CORE2-X9000-Q4JJ-3-06-6M-1066_W0QQitemZ260376627631QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item260376627631&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72:1234|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318|301:0|293:1|294:50#ht_1376wt_907

http://cgi.ebay.com/Intel-Core-2-Extreme-Mobile-X9000-ES-2-8GHz-6MB-45nm_W0QQitemZ110328647235QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item110328647235&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72:1234|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318|301:0|293:1|294:50#ht_4671wt_965

i have seen in other post that the es is pretty reliable too

thanks anyway

 

the first one is your best choice.

 

yeah is the most expensive one too...

what is the difference on them?

 

I thought that was a good explanation of the issue. Here is a another link: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=268277

 

k thanks for the link

 

Once again, you are not reading your own links. Here is what it says, plain as day:

Not 8800m series.

 

I have the P-6831fx and was wondering if this cpu is supported:

Intel Core2Duo Mobile P9500 QDXD 2.53GHz 6MB L2 1066MHz FSB Version

and if this cpu was a good choice for this laptop.

Thanks

 

I think the bus speed is limited to 800MHZ on the 6831. If that's the case, the X9000 is the best processor available.

 

The 8800M uses the G92M chip, read the "Updates" section.

 

Here is what it says:

First of all, Inquirer is the ONLY source for that info.... *ahem* Just because Charlie has it out for Nvidia does not make our video cards defective.

Second, there is absolutely NO proof other than the Inq, all it says is that it is a possibility. There has been almost no reports of failed video cards though with G92M's. Please, there is no more need for you to try and prove this, because it's NOT a fact.

 

Uhh, no. I did some of the research for you, and you're ignoring it. If you don't think it's true, read the postings yourself and do your own research. The suspicion has been reported by many people in this forum and Nvidia has not been forthcomming with any confirmation.

At this point I don't care if your GPU spontaniously combusts, do whatever you want, I'm through with you -- you could at least have said thanks for links.

 

Yes, I do appreciate the work you put into it. But unfortunately 99% of the links said nothing of the 8800m series, except for the Inquirer article. Other articles only link back to that one article. And like everyone knows, the writer of that article is doing his bestest to taint Nvidia.

If my GPU blows up, I'll message you saying I should have listened and how big an idiot I am. But for the information you've shown me, sorry, I don't buy it.

 

does anyone know where is the best place to buy a t9300 and that can be ship to Canada ?

found it on ebay for around 295$(us) + $$ shipping ....

 

Wait for some deals on ebay. They pop up.

 

yea i saw few T9300 that went for ~$190 or so, not sure if these were ES or pulled OEMs. i picked mine up for $130

 

Sorry for a reply to such an old thread. I have been using this guide to upgrade my 6831fx with a t9300 and all went smooth up until I unlocked the cpu and was trying to remove it. No joy. I did not try to force it. I ended up just putting it back together after cleaning off the old compound and applying some new ones. I left the thermal pad for the chipset. Is the p socket a zero force socket on this board. If so are there any tricks to unlocking the cpu. I see the bracket release a bit put the processor remains snug after turning the flathead lock. Anyone else have this problem.

Thanks,

Clevonewb

 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/23708977@N03/2259571524/in/set-72157603891549838/

I'm trying to go off memory, as it's been more than a few months since I changed my CPU, but from looking at that picture, since it also has instructions, you just turn that screw next to the CPU 180 degrees. That is the locking mechanism.

I wouldn't "force" it as in prying it out with a screwdriver, but it is pushed down rather tight, so I wouldn't be afraid to wiggle it a bit to try and get it out. Usually just prying it out with a fingernail should do the trick.

 

Hehe I am a newb. I went back RTFM again and gave it another go and got it. I was just being too gentle with the screw. Gave it a little more turn and wahhlaaah. =) Thanks for the guide and the reply. Gang. My first laptop upgrade complete. =) Next upgrade is to find a cheap 9800m gts for my M570ru.

Clevonewb

 

i got a 6860 for over a year now still using the stock cpu. i think its about time i upgraded it.

will the new p9700 work for it?

 

well, I'm still using my T9300 that I upgraded to last year, runs great. Haven't had any experience with the 9700 though. Still love this laptop, probably my fav laptop I've ever had. Still playing games to my hearts content, except for Crysis of course.

 

no. You can use the t8300 / t9300 / t9500 / x7800 / x7900 / x9000

The montivena CPU's dont work

 

ewiz.com is having a good deal on T9500's
Just ordered a new OEM CPU for $239 w/Free shipping. From now till 7/17/09 you can use CPUSALE20 to get an additional $20 bucks off, so all in all, $219 without the hassel of ebay... Just thought I'd share in case anyone was waiting to upgrade like I have been.

 

Where is the cheapest place to buy a T9300?

 

Now here's the kicker... ewiz.com is also selling new OEM T9300's for 237 with the same $20 rebate... making it 217.

I decided to fork over the extra 2 bucks

 

thanks for the link. i might get the t9500 also.

is the only difference between the t9500 and the t9300 that one is 2.6ghz and other 2.5?

 

yep, that's the only difference

 

I think I'm going to upgrade my 6860's cpu too. Is this a good deal http://cgi.ebay.com/Intel-Core-2-Duo-Mobile-Processor-T9500-2-6G-6M-800FSB_W0QQitemZ180373299456QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item29ff162100&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1234|293%3A1|294%3A50 or should i wait for a better one?

 

The T9500 is a good choice..I myself was looking out for this..in fact this particular item from the seller..but decided against it since its an engineering sample (ES) try an OEM version.

 

Thanks, i was wondering why it was so much cheaper than the other ones.

 

dont brush off ES cpus, some of the best deals are from ES chips. i had a X7800 ES cpu on my 6831 but sold it cuz it got too hot, x7800 at 3.0 get very hot anyways.

 

The reason I want to upgrade my cpu is for WoW. I've got the 6860 factory. Its hard to be in a 25 man raid and even have the video effects i need on, i get like 10-15fps and when all the spells are going off it drops to like 2-5. But I don't know if a cpu upgrade will help. When playing core2 jumps between 70-100 but average is like 85% and the other one is like 30-40%. I've read that wow is cpu intensive but if my cpu isn't even at 100% all the time. I though at least one core should be maxed out if i was getting bad fps, would it be the video card that's slowing me down or what?

 

i am not sure if WOW can even use both cores, i never have heard if it can or cant, but even a cheap upgrade to a T8300 would greatly benefit your laptop. going from a 1.83 to 2.4 with newer tech you will notice it in any game.

 

i just got my t8300 today iam a little nervous

 

nervous about what, just install it and be happy about it. watch the temp go down with it too. you will not even know the cpu fan is on most of the time. be sure to install some paste on it too.

 

ok thats good just afraid i will bend a pin lol. yeah my pc has been over heating a ton so this will help

 

It's easy to get the CPU out. And as long as you put the CPU in correctly, which is easy because there is an arrow in one corner and you line it up with the other arrow... it should slip right in.

Why has your computer been overheating though? That's not good... do you have it raised up in the back? These Gateway's are pretty good with heat, so you shouldn't be having a problem really.

 

because my room is like 100F and no it is not raised in the back i need to purchase a laptop cooler. it just has been getting very hot and the fans are noticeable.

 

In the meantime use a book.... it's worth it and can save quite a few degrees in temperature. It actually makes a HUGE difference.

 

yeah well i got the cpu and put it in all it does is turn on for 7 seconds and turns off with a black screen put my cpu in and it works

 

time to make sure you clean out the cpu vents, and gpu vent too. buy a can of air for the gpu vent if you dont want to take your laptop apart. dont just blow hard into the vents, that air from your mouth is full of moisture and mouth juice. its like your spitting into your laptop. its very bad for the components inside.

 

I really want to upgrade my cpu but it seems really expensive. Seems like it would be better to just save the money for a new computer(desktop) down the road with way better parts all around. Wheres the best one that I can buy with a good price/performance ratio? Ebay hardly has any up for bid, whats a good price for the t8300 t9300 and t9500? And which ones would you buy?

 

i bought an t8100 for 75 and i notice a huge improvement

 

Sorry if this is a stupid question but I just want to confirm I'm getting the right thing before I spend the money. I have a 6860FX. CPU-Z says I have a Socket P (478). Im looking at upgrading to this T9500 and it's my understanding that this chip should work but it says it's Socket: Micro-FCPGA.
Long story short will this work in my laptop? Thanks.

 

Should work, it's the T9300 with 100mhz more... but it's 800 Mhz FSB so it should work.