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    Asus G1Sn-x1 T9300 CPU upgrade?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Mars_999, Jul 28, 2008.

  1. Mars_999

    Mars_999 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I would like to upgrade my T5550 CPU to the T9300 is this possible with this laptop? Do I need a new BIOS update? I looked on Asus's webpage and seen nothing...

    Also how hard is it to drop it in? Pop cover loosen some screws? Do I need a different heatsink with the T9300?

    Thanks

    BTW what about gaming has anyone got any FPS increases from this upgrade?
     
    Mars_999, Jul 28, 2008
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  2. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    Check out the last post....
    You can try and upgrade your BIOS, if the current version is older than April 2008....

    you will find a considerable increase in FPS, especially in games which demand more physics realism....

    I am not sure about the disassembly, but if your laptop has a large compartment cover at the underside like the M50Sv....you should be able to get away with the upgrade without opening the whole machine....
     
    Andy, Jul 28, 2008
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    Mars. Did you get to upgrade the laptop?

    Im seeing into upgrade the cpu too, because i would like to get better performance out of this machine. Its great for medium-graphics, but i think the upgrade would make all games go smoother.

    I tend to see a lot of 100% cpu usage when playing unreal 3. I think it is time to upgrade, but i am uneasy as to how to do it. I have been checking some posts on how to open it up. Until now i only have found one on how to open it to clean the dust on the heat-sink, but i would feel better if someone has had experience changing the cpu.

    Any help will be appreciated.

    PS. the link is to a spanish forum; i have no problems with the language, but if someone needs a translation, i can help out and maybe post it here. just ask!
     
    Nekomancer, Mar 20, 2009
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    Mars_999 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, I haven't done anything yet! My laptop is off to Asus for repairs! :(

    The tech guy said it should work with a T9500 or T9300? can't remember the model number anymore
     
    Mars_999, Mar 21, 2009
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