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    Best processor I can take?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by fred2028, Aug 24, 2008.

  1. fred2028

    fred2028 Sexy member

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    My laptop's motherboard information is in the screenshot. I was wondering, what's the highest factory-clocked processor it can take? And does anyone know if it's possible to install the processor on my laptop without having to tae it apart completely?
     
    fred2028, Aug 24, 2008
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  2. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    The T9500 will drop straight in. You'll have to check the BIOS release notes whether the X9000 is supported or not, and whether the Overclocking options are available in the BIOS once the X9000 is installed. Otherwise its of no use, and you'll be better of with a T9300....
    (You'll need the X9000 only if you are into some hardcore encoding and photo-editing and stuff, else the T9300 will suffice)

    And FYI, no 2nd Gen Penryns will work :p
     
    Andy, Aug 24, 2008
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  3. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I wouldn't bother, you won't notice a performance difference. I haven't opened my laptop, but there might be a heatsink on the processor that you have to take apart.
     
    sgogeta4, Aug 24, 2008
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