Is it worthit to replace a banias 1.4 to a dothan 2.0 procecssor?

Hello,

Is it worthit to invest into a nenw processor? Would there be a significant increase or a noticable performance increase if I would upgrade the processor of my laptop from a banias 1.4ghz 1mb cache to a dothan 2.0ghz with a 2mb cache.

my notebook is a dell d600. A new notebook would cost around $1000, a new processor would cost around $300.

I've read in the articles that the lcd can be replaced, is there also a website that sells motherboards that can replace older boards of notebooks so that it could support new processors, memory, video chip?

Thanks

 

Well you will deffinetly notice a difference... but I really cant say if its worth it or not.

Thats really something only you would know. I mean do you need your computer to go faster? Is it having a hard time doing the things you want?

 

The notebook is having a hard time multitasking.I mean when I switch windows or multitask, it takes about 3 seconds to switch windows. Is it the ram or the video ram? I've got a 512mb ram

Opening applications also take long, It's kinda frustrating

 

I would reccommend first upgrading the HDD speed from 4200rpm and the memory (up to 2GB), which will really help with faster boot-ups and better overall system speed.

Don't forget if you decide to purchase a new cpu you need to find one with a 400MHz FSB.
http://www.intel.com/support/notebook/centrino/sb/cs-020171.htm

 

You can something pretty well-equipped for under $1000.

 

Xeth, perhaps you should save yourself the trouble and sell your old computer with the PM 1.4ghz. You should be able to get around $500-$600 for it. Then use that money and buy a new one with the 2ghz cpu for around 1k like you said. You would be saving yourself trouble, get a brand new machine, and your new machine would be covered under warranty.

 

A brand new fresh install will probably make your laptop significantly faster than a processor upgrade. As OS's get older the registry gets bloated, unneccesary apps load into memory at startup and other software inconsistencies will have a significant effect on a laptop over time.

First, try using a complete PC cleaner like norton systemworks to clean up all the junk. Then if that still doesn't work I would try a fresh install first to see if that fixes your problems. If you really wanted to supersize your performance get this drive at the same time you do your new install.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822146047&ATT=22-146-047&CMP=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r
It is the fastest rated laptop drive on the market and truly fly's in single user mode.
Here's a full review of that drives benchmarks.
http://www.storagereview.com/articles/200511/notebook_4.html

Lastly, if you do choose to buy a new laptop, consider a Turion 64bit chip since it will run Windows Vista64edition and Windows XP X64 so it is future proof plus more performance per dollar. You can download a free 180 day eval copy of x64 from Microsoft which will lead you right into Vista's Launch. I have it running on my desktop and it is completely stable and I had no problems finding drivers since x64 is basically Windows server 2003 in 64bit). I also installed all of my 32bit apps on it and they work fine.

 

Im have this processor in my notebook right now (1.4GHz Banias) and them im going to be getting a core duo T2600...Wow!

 

If you can afford it, heck why not, because that's a pretty big jump in performance.

Thing is, if you're just doing normal tasks like surfing, word processing and stuff like that you don't need to. If you're a programmer, CAD worker, etc, then sure why not.

Cheers,
Mike

 

Well, its all fine and dandy to try to upgrade from a processor. But have you checked to see if the BIOS supports the Dothan. Most upgrades from Banias to Dothan have failed due to lack of BIOS support. The only way to figure out if the BIOS supports it or not is to see if someone else has tried or if the D600 came with the Dothans standard. If it were me I would try to make surethe BIOS supports before trying the upgrade.