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    Can I put a X9100 in my Asus G50vt-x5?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Markthedude, Jul 31, 2010.

  1. Markthedude

    Markthedude Notebook Guru

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    I want to upgrade my Asus g50vt-x5.

    I want to put either a X9100 processor or a t9900 in it. From CpuBenchmark.com/org? it seems that the x9100 is only 1 point behind the t9900 but on Ebay is $100's cheaper so I'm wondering if the x9100 is compatible.

    Thanks.
     
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    xxERIKxx Notebook Deity

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    Yes you can and the x9100 can be easily overclocked with throttlestop. Just keep an eye on your temps.
     
    xxERIKxx, Jul 31, 2010
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    Nick Professor Carnista

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    If you get the x9100, you'll want to under volt it. Under volting drops temps by like 12C
     
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    Markthedude Notebook Guru

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    Didn't know I would want to do that.

    Two questions then.

    How do I do that and why should I? I obviously don't want to melt my comp. but I guess I was just thinking that the cooling system I have now would be sufficient as it seems overpowered for the p7450 that I have.
     
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    Nick Professor Carnista

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    Here's a guide to undervolting: http://forum.notebookreview.com/har...arket-upgrades/235824-undervolting-guide.html

    I'd say your cooling system is adequate, not overpowered. Your current processor is a 25 watt chip, and X9100 is a 45 watt chip. Thats almost twice as much. Undervolting will also give you longer battery life.
     
    Nick, Jul 31, 2010
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