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    Notebook CPU's?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by (hed), Jan 26, 2008.

  1. (hed)

    (hed) Notebook Guru

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    Just wondering

    Do notebooks use different kinds of CPU's than desktops? Or are they all compatible with eachother...
    Sorry if its a stupid question but im planning on getting the gateway P-6831FX and just want to know what I should be looking for. Googling notebook CPU's dosnt come up with anything, but idk if im just missing something
     
    (hed), Jan 26, 2008
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  2. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    Notebook cpus are different than desktop ones. They are slower usually and consume less power, but in many ways, including architecture they are very very similar to the desktop ones.

    Fill out the FAQ about your needs and usage and we can better tell you what sort of cpu you need. But anything that's a core 2 duo nowadays is more than enough and is top of the line when it comes to mobile cpus.
     
    adinu, Jan 26, 2008
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  3. Arki

    Arki Super Moderator

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    Mobile CPU's are different from Desktop CPU's, yes.
     
    Arki, Jan 26, 2008
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  4. Fade To Black

    Fade To Black The Bad Ass

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    (hed) you should be looking for something like Intel T9300/T7700 if you want to pay around 350$ for a CPU.
     
    Fade To Black, Jan 26, 2008
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  5. powerpack

    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    Just to clarify Mobile CPU's are not all compatible w/each other. If you are thinking about future upgrade you also have to confirm your notebook CPU is even physically changeable (not soldered to MoBo) the same model can come in two versions one BGA (soldered), PGA (pins, can be removed).
     
    powerpack, Jan 26, 2008
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  6. (hed)

    (hed) Notebook Guru

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    Bahh
    No no thats not really what I was asking
    I dont have a price range right now
    and I know the laptop im getting has a changeable CPU
    like i said its the gateway P-6831FX
    I just cant find any place to buy notebook CPU's
    thats all i need help with lol
     
    (hed), Jan 26, 2008
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  7. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    If you know the processor model number, (ex. Intel T7600) type that into google shopping, and you will find a bunch of stores which sell it. Newegg and Zipzoomfly only have a small collection of mobile processors, so you most likely have to buy the laptop processor from a lesser known store such as directron or something like that.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Jan 26, 2008
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  8. powerpack

    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    (hed)

    Oh well that is soooo..... easy! why didn't you just say so? Here is a link I am sure many more out there, good luck!
     
    powerpack, Jan 26, 2008
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    chinmonkie Notebook Evangelist

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    um replacing the cpu is the easy part.. if you can actualy do it... find a laptop that has the same bios that will suport your upgraded CPU will be the hard part
     
    chinmonkie, Jan 26, 2008
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  10. (hed)

    (hed) Notebook Guru

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    Lol chin know I can do it
    please read my posts haha.

    Thanks for the help everybody
    I hope the quad core prices go down and I do hope some of them are compatible with the laptop. Itd be great to get a quad core........
    RAWR
     
    (hed), Jan 27, 2008
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    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    the basic principle how a Bike works & how a Car works is Same...

    But yet the engines are differently designed to suit each other...

    Hope that answers your question finally
     
    Nocturnal310, Jan 27, 2008
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  12. (hed)

    (hed) Notebook Guru

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    haha its like a notebook Ghandi =P
     
    (hed), Jan 27, 2008
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