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    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by blownseadoo, Feb 20, 2008.

  1. blownseadoo

    blownseadoo Newbie

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    Just bought the Gateway P-6831FX , and i was wondering what the fastest cpu the board in this thing can handle ??
    I'd like to upgrade this weekend any part #'s appreciated .
     
    blownseadoo, Feb 20, 2008
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  2. N00d13s

    N00d13s is too legit to quit!

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    just to add on, i want buy the T9300, where to buy this?

    also how hard is it to replace, the only thing i am unsure of is the amount of thermal paste to put on.
     
    N00d13s, Feb 20, 2008
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  3. Snowsurfer

    Snowsurfer Rocky Mtn High

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    Read the sticky at the top of the Gateway section lots of how to guides.
     
    Snowsurfer, Feb 20, 2008
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    flamarc Notebook Consultant

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    If you want to purchase an upgraded processor for your P-6831FX try Newegg at this link all of these will work in your system.Also per Snow Surfer read sticky for detailed instructions on how to properly install the new CPU and remove the heatsink as well as the stock CPU. (Snow Surfer's guide rocks !! Enjoy!! ;) Newegg has the T9300 CPU's now as well it is at the bottom of the page once you click on the link.

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...=2+50001157+40000343+1051728970&name=Socket+P
     
    flamarc, Mar 15, 2008
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    atc9001 Notebook Consultant

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    You can get a 2.8ghz extreme CPU...but I wouldn't get that.
    google:
    T8300 is round 250
    T9300 is round 350
    the T8300 is 2.4ghz, and 3mb cache, the T9300 is 2.5 and 6mb cache.

    What does that mean...T9300 is about 10-20% faster than the T8300, just depends on the application. In gaming a faster CPU doesn't really do much at all unless your running very low resolutions/no eye candy.
     
    atc9001, Mar 16, 2008
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  6. Dragoonx

    Dragoonx Notebook Consultant

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    Hmmm would the CPU come with thermal paste? I have no idea about that subject XD Nor on its application.
     
    Dragoonx, Mar 17, 2008
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  7. dtwn

    dtwn C'thulhu fhtagn

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    dtwn, Mar 17, 2008
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