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    T9300 ebay?

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Lykhan, Apr 19, 2009.

  1. Lykhan

    Lykhan Notebook Consultant

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    Ok, I know this has been asked a lot and I have before, but not specifically this question.

    How reputable is it to purchase this processor off of e-bay? It's nearly 100 U.S. dollars cheaper. Has anyone done it before?

    Secondly, is this a big jump from the stock T5550?

    Gaming
    Watching x264 movies (Sometimes struggles)
    Encoding/Ripping/Burning

    Thirdly is it easy to install?



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    The T8300 on there seems about 40-60 dollars cheaper. Is that a good choice/upgrade as well?

    Thank you!
     
    Lykhan, Apr 19, 2009
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    For your tasks, the T9300 would be a great boost. Installing the CPU is pretty easy in most laptops. Have you ever done it in a desktop at least? eBay can be good but it can be bad, do a little bit of research on the buyer you are planning to purchase the CPU from.
     
    sgogeta4, Apr 19, 2009
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  3. Lykhan

    Lykhan Notebook Consultant

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    The reviews on both seem good and over 100+, so I imagine they're pretty reputable. Sadly I don't have any money right now do to the horrible economy.

    I've built my own desktop, but the 6860FX taking it apart isn't a lot of fun. Unless you can just take off the under plate.
     
    Lykhan, Apr 19, 2009
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  4. narsnail

    narsnail Notebook Prophet

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    you dont have to take the whole thing apart to upgrade the CPU, just the one plastic plate and remove heatsink.
     
    narsnail, Apr 19, 2009
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    I bought mine off ebay who was a normal processor seller. I am very delighted in my purchase as I have undervolted as low as my program will allow me :D. Can't compare it to the stock processor as I didn't have much time with it <5 days. And yea changing a processor on this laptop is easier then a desktop!
     
    King_Arthur, Apr 19, 2009
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  7. Lykhan

    Lykhan Notebook Consultant

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    It wouldn't happen to be tech-byte would it?

    That's the guy I've been looking at.
     
    Lykhan, Apr 20, 2009
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    ybc Notebook Guru

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    i just ordered T9300, will let you know how much of a boost it gave the laptop over stock T5550. I can't complain about stock cpu thou. Works great with games etc (UVed) Crysis, COD4 etc.
     
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  9. Lykhan

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    Let me know. Keep me updated!
     
    Lykhan, Apr 20, 2009
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