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    Gateway P-6860 CPU Upgrade

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by eightguy, Dec 29, 2009.

  1. eightguy

    eightguy Newbie

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    Does anyone know where I can purchase a t9300 or t9500 cpu? They are very hard to find. I would like to purchase from a reputable company. Also, if anyone can tell me "is it worth the purchase, will my computer be that much better". I currently have the cpu that came in the P6860fx, T5550. I haven't been able to find one under $400.
     
    eightguy, Dec 29, 2009
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  2. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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  3. WysockiSauce

    WysockiSauce Notebook Consultant

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  4. try2catchmike

    try2catchmike Notebook Consultant

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    I just put in a T9300, it was running a little hot I undervolted it and its great now. Very easy upgrade once you get your chip enjoy.
     
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  5. xxERIKxx

    xxERIKxx Notebook Deity

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    i just ordered a X9000 for under $400. i can't wait to see the performance difference.
     
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    stephen0205 Notebook Consultant

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    i have the t8300 its well good, and i got it for 80 quid
     
    stephen0205, Dec 29, 2009
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    try2catchmike Notebook Consultant

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    I payed $112 for my T9300 you are getting around what 300MHz more for $300 more?
     
    try2catchmike, Dec 29, 2009
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    xxERIKxx Notebook Deity

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    I have the money for it right now and I wanted the best possible CPU I could use. The t9300 has the best price/performance ratio for sure.
     
    xxERIKxx, Dec 29, 2009
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  9. dtwn

    dtwn C'thulhu fhtagn

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    To be honest, you would probably find a more noticeable increase with going with a T9300 and an Intel SSD.
     
    dtwn, Dec 29, 2009
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