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    Core 2 duo extreme question

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by soledadaztec18, Nov 17, 2007.

  1. soledadaztec18

    soledadaztec18 Notebook Consultant

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    So will the x7800 or x7900 work with any santa rosa platform???
     
    soledadaztec18, Nov 17, 2007
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    No, i believe there was a modification made to the cpu slot in the santa rosa platform in order for extreme duos to work.
     
    jessi3k3, Nov 17, 2007
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    but why wouldn't it work.?? it is santa rosa platform, merom based, the only difference is the power consumption. it uses 44W as opposed to the T line which only uses 35..
     
    soledadaztec18, Nov 17, 2007
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    You just stated why it won't work: it is too hot. The extremes will melt a normal santa rosa based notebook, because they are 21% hotter.
     
    Charr, Nov 17, 2007
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    oh wow.. so there is no way it can work on a regular santa rosa??
     
    soledadaztec18, Nov 17, 2007
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    They can only if the heat sinks are prepared to handle the heat.
     
    Charr, Nov 17, 2007
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