Pentium M Processor Upgrade Help

Im looking to buy a Dell Inspiron 8600 with a 1.4 GHz Pentium M Processor. I want to upgrade it eventually to a 2.0 GHz is that possible because i checked Intels website it sais that the 1.4 Ghz one is a Low Voltage Processer 738 but on the item it sais Pentium M 1.4 Ghz 710 Processor. Intel does not list the 710. I want to know if its possible to upgrade the 1.4 to a 2.0 without changing anything else i e motherboard chipset and without any problems. Thanks![ ]

 

As long as it is not the low voltage processor, the 2.0 PM should fit. There are other things to consider. Especially with Dell, since they try to cut cost in every possible way.
1. Is the CPU soldered to the board? Some manufacturers do this on low cost models as it saves then the cost of the CPU socket which is fairly expensive. Another possibility is that they may use a smaller/cheaper fan to cool the 1.4GHz than would be required with the faster 2.0GHz CPUs.

Jack

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I would like to ask why you don't wait a few months, when bigger/better comes out and there is a price reduction on the current second to top end PM 755? Unless you need it right now, this might be an idea to banter about.

I see you currently sport a Sony S series. Just curious why you needed to go with another system right now.

 

<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by Notabook101

 

I think the dell is socketed because there are so may choices of processors... I'm planning to upgrade to teh 2.0ghz (from the 1.6) about a year to a year and a half down the road if they drop below $200.

 

Dell sockets all of their notebooks. The 8600 is very upgrade-friendly. I've read on another board of someone swapping a 1.6 banias for a 2.1 dothan. You should not have to change anything.

* Inspiron 8600c * 1.8ghz Pentium M * 128 MB Radeon 9600 Pro Turbo * 2x512 MB DDR2700 SDRAM * 60GB 7200RPM HDD *

 

Hello!
I have a Dynabook V9 which is a japanise original of Toshiba M 30, and I know that I can upgrade my proccesor. Currently I am running on 1.4Ghz Dothan 400Mhz FSB Pentium M processor. I would like to upgrade to a faster one, perhaps the 1.8 or 2.0, which also have 2MB instead of 1MB cache on them.
My concern is the heat produced by the proccesor, would I have to get a more powerfull fan, or you think if I get the 1.8 Pentium M it would work just as well without harming the motherboard?
Please HELP!

Aleks.

 

The OE fans work great with my 2.0Ghz upgrade....

 

Hey,SLCYA!
thanks for the reply! So you are saying that your original built in fans are enough for cooling? Was your 1.4 L2cache/1Mb as well? Also, it there a programm or some kind of heat control, just so that when I get the new processor ( which will probably be 1.8) I would not risk the whole motherboard?
really appriciate your help!
Aleks

 

Also, how much %boost you think it gave you? Just wondering if it's really worth the money? Does it improve graphics somewhat as well?
Aleks

 

<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by bassoonsolo

 

GET A SUMSUNG M40!!

 

Hi, I'm running a Vaio PCG-V505BX right now with a 1.19 GHZ CPU. I'd like to upgrade to 2.0 ghz - is this possible? how much should I expect to pay, and can I do it myself?

Thanks in advance for your help!