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    CPU upgrade - compatibility advice

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by richo12345678, Nov 16, 2010.

  1. richo12345678

    richo12345678 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have an ASUS K501E which has a Pentium T4400 in it.

    I also have a Intel Core 2 Duo T9400 CPU that I'd like to replace the Pentium CPU with.

    From the research I've done and forum advice, I'm pretty sure that the T9400 is compatible with my machine, but then again, I'm no expert.

    Can I get some clarification on this please.

    My laptop has an NVIDIA MCP79 chipset.
    The BIOS manufacturer is American Megatrends. BIOS date: 01/12/10. BIOS version: 207.
     
    richo12345678, Nov 16, 2010
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  2. tilleroftheearth

    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    From what I can see, they both share the same socket (PGA478) so with the BIOS and chipset playing nice, you should be golden. :)
     
    tilleroftheearth, Nov 16, 2010
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