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    Core Duo swap

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by note1, Feb 21, 2007.

  1. note1

    note1 Newbie

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    I have a dell 1705 with a 1.73 core duo. My question is can this motherboard accept a core 2 duo swap. I would like to be able to plop a core 2 in there in the future.

    Thanks
    Dave,
     
    note1, Feb 21, 2007
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    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    Yes. Any Core series chip can accept a C2D. You'll need a screwdriver, thermal cleaner and grease, a BIOS revision, and a bit of courage. I would not recommend it, at least at this point in time as any modern processor is plenty fast enough for the average user. I don't know the full specs of your computer but I would recommend that you take that money and put in into more memory, a faster hard drive or both. If you already have done that, put it in the bank towards a new computer or a child's college education.

    Cheers and welcome to the forums! :)
     
    vespoli, Feb 21, 2007
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    Thanks alot, Atleast i know i can if i ever need to. My specs are 2gig of ram, 120 5400 HD, Geforce 256 7900,
     
    note1, Feb 21, 2007
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    ajfink Notebook Deity

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    That's a pretty nice system.
     
    ajfink, Feb 21, 2007
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  5. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yes it is. I'd only recommend considering this until you KNOW you need more power or KNOW you have to have 64bit capability. Only then would I want to dive that deep into a computer to change the processor.

    Most likely, when the time comes to upgrade the CPU you'll probably need to upgrade to a new notebook too. Core Duo is plenty strong for the long run.
     
    Greg, Feb 21, 2007
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