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    IBM T42 processor upgrade

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by samer, Feb 19, 2005.

  1. samer

    samer Newbie

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    Hi,

    Anyone know if the processor on my T42 is upgradable? My machine type is 2378-FVU. If so where can I get say a 2.0GHz cpu?

    Thanx

    Sam
     
    samer, Feb 19, 2005
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    You want to pay $450 to upgrade from a 1.7Ghz CPU to a 2.0Ghz CPU. You do realize that all Pentium M machines slow the CPU to 600Mhz when you are not plugged into the wall or doing anything CPU intensive. Is there some reason you need this? If you want to increase the performance of your notebook, a faster hard drive or more memory will help more than a few hundred Mhz on the processor. Personally, I'd put the money toward my next notebook. Good Luck.






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    Thinkpad T41:
    * 1.6Ghz Pentium M * 768Mb Memory * 40Gb Hitachi 7200RPM * Panasonic UJ-845-B DVD+RW *
     
    ZaZ, Feb 21, 2005
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  3. adamlau

    adamlau Notebook Enthusiast

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    NewEgg has the 2.0GHz for $437.00 shipped @ <http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-111-161&depa=1>. So grab the 2.0GHz (I will when I can get the funds), plug your box into a wall and start compiling kernels...

    IBM T42 2378-FZU
    Intel Pentium M 755 2.0 GHz
    2048 MB Corsair System Select
    High Capacity Li-Ion Battery
    Hitachi Travelstar 7K60
    Audigy 2 ZS Notebook
     
    adamlau, Mar 15, 2005
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