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    MSI EX600 (Intel 5250 core 2 duo) or Dell inspiron 1525 (2.0Ghz T7250)

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by aleitamar, Feb 16, 2008.

  1. aleitamar

    aleitamar Newbie

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    HI,
    i am planning on getting a Laptop - either MSI EX600, or Dell Inspiron 1525 with 2Ghz core 2 duo.

    what i am really asking here, is is it possible to upgrade the MSI EX600 CPU to a better cpu in like 1-2 years from today.
    my plan is to the the T5250, and in 1-2 years upgrade to the latest model supported by the MSI motherboard.

    but i am not sure wether the bios will support it and wether the accual Motherboard is capable of upgrade.

    questions:
    1) is it possible to upgrade to a 45nm core2duo processor like they indicate in MSI website, under the specifications of the MSI EX600.

    2) can i upgrade alone, or do i have to send it to the manufacturer?

    thanks
     
    aleitamar, Feb 16, 2008
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  2. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yes peryn CPU will be compatible with the santa rosa chipset (the one at the moment). But anything later I have no idea. Also upgrading the CPU usually voids the warranty.
     
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  3. aleitamar

    aleitamar Newbie

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    thanks man!
    i'm buying int with 2 year warranty, and i play on upgrading after a long time...

    where can i find guidance on disassembling and replacing the cpu? and do u know if the bios will support the peryn cpu?
     
    aleitamar, Feb 16, 2008
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