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    Questions about upgrading processor on 7915u

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Calypsi, Nov 9, 2011.

  1. Calypsi

    Calypsi Notebook Enthusiast

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    So I want to upgrade the processor on my p-7915u fx to the x9100 and just have a few questions about it.

    First do I need to do a bios update or is it supported out of the box?

    Second, have people had any thermal issues after upgrading as it looks like the 9100 may run a little hotter than stock?

    Thanks

    Mike B
     
    Calypsi, Nov 9, 2011
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  2. Xonar

    Xonar Notebook Deity

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    It is supported, no BIOS update necessary.

    If you overclock and overvolt it hard, then yes you will have thermal issues, otherwise it runs fine.
     
    Xonar, Nov 9, 2011
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