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    Can Core Solo/Duo Be Upgraded to Newer Processor coming out later this yr?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Necss, Jan 20, 2007.

  1. Necss

    Necss Notebook Consultant

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    Can Core Solo/Duo Be Upgraded to Newer Processor coming out later this yr?
    Just wondering if the new proccesors will be able to be fixed into a laptop with core solo/duo processor?
     
    Necss, Jan 20, 2007
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  2. Andrew Baxter

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    No, it's a new chipset that'll be used as well so just no way you'll be able to do this.
     
    Andrew Baxter, Jan 20, 2007
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  3. Zero

    Zero The Random Guy

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    As Abaxter has mentioned, the processors will use a newer chipset, which is not compatible with the processors. Also, the newer processors will use a new socket, which also doesn't support the new processors.
     
    Zero, Jan 20, 2007
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  4. Charles P. Jefferies

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    You can only update to the current Core Duo/Core 2 Duo processors, which are Socket M. The updated Core 2 Duos that are coming with the Santa Rosa Centrino Pro platform will use Socket P.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jan 20, 2007
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    You also need a BIOS update in order for the motherboard to recognize Core 2 Duos.
     
    KrispyKreme50, Jan 20, 2007
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    Well that would mainly depend on when the laptop is bought. I got mine at christmas and it already came with a bios that supports Core 2 Duo.

    But yeah most laptops purchased last year will need a bios update (if there is one available).
     
    thegooner, Jan 20, 2007
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