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    CPU Upgrade Tecra M3

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by willworm, Nov 25, 2007.

  1. willworm

    willworm Newbie

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    I want to upgrade my cpu in the M3 but i'm not sure what i can use. im looking at pentium M 2.13 but they are pretty expensive for their speeds but they will work for sure. i was wondering about the core 2's what options do i have? ill put some cpu-z screenshots up. thanks, will
     
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    None, they're a different socket and therefore not compatible. Add a faster hard drive and/or more memory. You'll get more bang there.
     
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    willworm Newbie

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    well i allready have 2gb of ram and i just got a new hard drive. would it be hard to change the cpu to the 2.13 (is it soldered down or anything?)
     
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    Nowadays only the ultraportables have the CPU soldered of the board.
     
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    willworm Newbie

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    oh, that sucks :(
    anyways thanks for your help. :D
     
    willworm, Nov 25, 2007
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    just a little update in case anyone wants to upgrade the tecra M3. its pretty easy. take out all the screws you can find, take the cover off remove the heatsink and the cpu will come out eaisily. i swapped to the 2.13 pentium m 770 with no problems.
     
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    Great! Have you seen a nice boost in performance?
     
    moon angel, Nov 25, 2007
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