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    Clevo M860TU Processor Options

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Tanith, Oct 23, 2011.

  1. Tanith

    Tanith Notebook Guru

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    Just curious what options do I have regarding processors in the Clevo M860TU? Currently have an Intel Core Duo T9400 2.53Ghz.

    I looked around and found out that this laptop model does support Quad Core (if it was shipped after the processor & GFX upgrade, which mine was).

    But can't find a lot of info about what the best compatible processors for this model are and what it can handle.
     
    Tanith, Oct 23, 2011
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    Star Forge Quaggan's Creed Redux!

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    The best C2Q for Penryn is the Q9000 and the Q9000 is still a decent processor in terms of power for this generation's applications, albeit it is starting to show a bit of age. I think that is the best choice for you if you want to go Quad.
     
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  3. Tanith

    Tanith Notebook Guru

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    Would you say it's worth upgrading to it from the T9400?
     
    Tanith, Oct 23, 2011
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    Star Forge Quaggan's Creed Redux!

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    Yeah if are content with everything else in your laptop it might be worthwhile investment.
     
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  5. Tanith

    Tanith Notebook Guru

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    Sec is the QX9300 compatible with the M860TU?
     
    Tanith, Oct 23, 2011
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    maximinimaus Notebook Evangelist

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    There are some Q9200 with unlocked multiplier on eBay available. Also some cheap QX9300.
    They are a better choice than a Q9000.
     
    maximinimaus, Oct 23, 2011
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    Forgot about the QX9300, yeah those are better.
     
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    whitrzac The orange end is cold...

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    quads may not be compatible with your model... There are a few mobo revisions and the early ones don't support quads.
     
    whitrzac, Oct 23, 2011
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    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    Yes, you socket should be pink not purple, and your RAM slots should be black not white.

    Pretty sure about this. And yes, you're right about the graphics upgrade if it came with the gtx 260m then it will probably support quads.

    The q9200 is the only one worth it. q9100 and q9000 will probably be too slow for single threads unless you do a hardmod to overclock to 2.8ghz or so. q9200 can be overclocked no problem.
     
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    Is there much advantage to getting a QX9300 over a QX9200?
     
    Tanith, Oct 24, 2011
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