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    CPU upgrade for Samsung Q310: T5800 > P8600

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by cn_dart, Mar 5, 2011.

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    There are different models of Samsung Q310. My model is XS02 with T5800 (800 MHz FSB), but there is the model with P8600 (1066 MHz). Can I upgrade my T5800 to P8600? Will not be any problems with FSB speed?
     
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    if there is a similar model with P8600, you can do the same upgrade (unless the CPU is soldered onto the motherboard). You can also go with higher models too (i.e. P9500).


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    If CPU-Z confirms you have a GM45/PM45 chipset which it appears you do, then you can upgrade to a 1066Mhz FSB P8xxx or T9xxx CPU, eg: P8800-2.66, T9900-3.06.

    If you happen to have the budget GL40 chipset then you are limited to 800Mhz T6xxx/T8xxx/T9xxx CPU upgrades, eg: T6600-2.2, T8300-2.4, T9500-2.6.
     
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    Thank you for the answer!
    I read that some users had installed (in a simular Q210) P9500 instead of P8600. I think main question for me is possible problems with FSB speed.
    P9500 is good variant, but more expensive and performance is not so higher. But if I will find this processor for not much money, then of course I will buy it :)
     
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    Great! I have PM45 chipset. Thank you for detail answer!
     
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    I also keep en eye on local Craigslist. Last year I got a laptop for $200 and sold for $450 the next day. :D

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