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    MK-36 to dual core

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by JAFACER, Aug 27, 2007.

  1. JAFACER

    JAFACER Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi again,

    I am considering upgrading my laptop processor not minding about the warranty.

    I do not know what processor to upgrade to or what socket my laptop uses.
    My laptop was bought in Jan this year.
    Specs in Sig.

    Thx in advance
     
    JAFACER, Aug 27, 2007
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  2. Evolution

    Evolution Vox Sola

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    You have an aspire 5100 series which means that the processor socket is S1.

    You can upgrade your single core turion MK-36 to any socket S1 dual core turion X2 currently on the market. Just make sure you have the latest BIOS.

    Possible processors are TL-50(1.6ghz), TL-52(1.6Ghz), TL-56(1.8Ghz), TL-60(2.0Ghz) or if you choose you can even use the new Athlon TK-53(1.7Ghz). As long as the processor socket is S1 then you are fine. :)

    You can use CPU-Z to see specifics about your processor.
     
    Evolution, Aug 27, 2007
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  3. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    You can also upgrade to the new 65nm Turions that go up to 2.3GHz and run cooler.
     
    adinu, Aug 27, 2007
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    Knightendo Notebook Consultant

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    I dont have the same laptop but its from the same manufacturer. im also having the same thought but im wondering if i will have to replace the fan and/or heatsink inside the laptop or use the sameone
     
    Knightendo, Aug 27, 2007
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  5. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    It's a direct drop in, so all other components will work fine.
     
    adinu, Aug 27, 2007
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    JAFACER Notebook Enthusiast

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    AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology Details


    Would this processor by ok


    Processor AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology
    Model TL-50
    Ordering P/N (Tray) TMDTL50HAX4CT
    Ordering P/N (PIB) TMDTL50CTWOF
    Operating Mode 32/64
    Stepping F2
    Frequency 1.6GHz
    HT Speed 1600
    Voltage 1.075/1.10V
    Max Temp 95 C
    Thermal Design Power 31.0W
    L1 Cache 2 x 128 KB
    L2 Cache 2 x 256KB
    CMOS Technology 90nm SOI
    Socket Socket S1
     
    JAFACER, Aug 29, 2007
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  7. Evolution

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    The TL-50 is 1 of the turion X2 processors that you could use. So yes it will fit into your current socket as the TL-50 uses that same socket S1 as your current MK-36. :)
     
    Evolution, Aug 29, 2007
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  8. JAFACER

    JAFACER Notebook Enthusiast

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    can someone give a link to a bios upgrade software as the acer site for vista bios es do not work, Thx any way JAFACER
     
    JAFACER, Aug 30, 2007
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  9. Evolution

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    You can get the latest BIOS for the 5100 series (version 3.50) from the acer euro FTP located here. Version 3.05 is the latest for both XP and Vista and it doesn't matter which OS you use the latest BIOS version will work with both :) .

    As always be careful when flashing a BIOS...
     
    Evolution, Aug 30, 2007
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  10. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    we have similair lappys
    socket: S1
    Recomended upgrade: TL-56
     
    Thomas, Aug 30, 2007
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  11. JAFACER

    JAFACER Notebook Enthusiast

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    What do you mean be careful?

    And do i have to flash the bios if i upgrade to dual core
     
    JAFACER, Aug 31, 2007
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