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    Is a X7800 on a PM45 chipset compatibile?

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by buttons252, Jul 27, 2010.

  1. buttons252

    buttons252 Notebook Consultant

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    I cannot justify a $300+ cpu such as the X9100. I have seen a couple X7800 in my pricepoint but my concern is that its 800mhz FSB instead of the 1066mhz.

    From what i read the PM45 chipset can do 800mhz so id think it should work if the bios supports it. Curious if anyone has tried this upgrade...
     
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    xxERIKxx Notebook Deity

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    It will work but expect some heat as the x7800 is a memrom 65nm vs the x9100 penryn 45nm.
     
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    buttons252 Notebook Consultant

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    sweet. ill order friday, and even if it dont work i can probably sell it for darn near what i paid. i got a coolermaster infinite laptop cool coming too. i dont plan to overclock it past 2.6ghz but i would like to try undervolt it.
     
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