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    What CPU's can you upgrade to in the P-7811fx?

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by HTWingNut, Feb 25, 2009.

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    Just curious what CPU's people have successfully installed in their P-7811fx and is there an official list? I haven't found one yet.
     
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    Well as far as I know any of the socket P CPU with a FSB of 1066Mhz will work, except for the quad core processors. The quads aren't confirmed yet, there was one report of a Q9000 not working in a 7811 or 7805, but there are rumors (and only rumors) that one of the newer BIOS will finally unlock quad core support, something I'm waiting for. The 2 top (most popular) CPU for the 7811 are the P9600 (best battery and power) and T9800 (best power for price).
     
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    Thanks!

    Looking at the P9600, the Dell Studio 13 comes with the P9600. That's one amazing little laptop!

    Guess I'll have to wait a bit for prices to drop and/or for quad core support. For the most part I think the P8400 is more than adequate for any game out there.
     
    HTWingNut, Feb 26, 2009
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