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    Could I upgrade celeron 2ghz to pentium 4 3ghz

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by lecce42, Nov 3, 2006.

  1. lecce42

    lecce42 Newbie

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    Hello

    I have a toshiba satellite A10 with Celeron 2ghz socket 478, not celeron M, I want to change my processor to Pentium 3ghz socket 478. Can I do it?

    Thanks
     
    lecce42, Nov 3, 2006
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  2. Zero

    Zero The Random Guy

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    If the socket is the same then you can change the processor and install a Pentium 4. But to many things go against that idea, like the fact that your notebook may not be able to cople with the extra heat from such a hot processor. Secondly, installing it may not be liked by your motherboard, as it may not support a P4, in the BIOS. Also, if your notebook is under warranty, then it will almost certainly void it.
     
    Zero, Nov 3, 2006
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  3. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Do you remember if your notebook was offered with a Pentium 4? If it was, then there should be no problems upgrading.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Nov 3, 2006
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    otakuoverlord Notebook Evangelist

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    Remember too that your power requirements may shoot up and you'll lose some of the portability due to shorter battery life.
     
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  5. Gator

    Gator Go Gators!

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    Upgrade to a beef-ier power supply. Your P4 will suck up a lot of juice.
     
    Gator, Nov 3, 2006
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    mobius1aic Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    If you're considering installing that P4 in a notebook, don't ever set it down on your lap unless you want to be infertile :p
     
    mobius1aic, Nov 3, 2006
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    ajfink Notebook Deity

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    He'll be okay as long as he doesn't mind skin grafts.
     
    ajfink, Nov 3, 2006
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