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    SR490 - Processor - Help

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by benji0383, Apr 10, 2010.

  1. benji0383

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    Hi All,

    Im looking to upgrade the processor in my vaio sr490pbb
    it is socket p (478) penryn core
    i wanna upgrade from t6670 to either t9xxx or q9xxx series

    is this possible??

    thanks
     
    benji0383, Apr 10, 2010
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    yes it is. However,if you want Q9xxx, you might want to double check whether quads are supported and that the cooling system can dissipate the extra 10W of heat
     
    NJoy, Apr 10, 2010
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    ppl have managed to put quads in SR series from what i heard but battery life drops like a rock.. u can put in T9400/9600/9800/9900 for sure.. T9900 is ur best bet and u can get it for about $300 on hp spare parts store.. IMO , not worth the risk to try out Q9000/9100...
     
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    thank you all for your quick responses, how would i verify that the bios will support it? im not particular about battery life. does anyone have a link for a quad in a SR series? for me the 9800/9900 is the same cost as a q9100

    thanks
     
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    Would someone please assist with my questions above

    thanks
     
    benji0383, Apr 13, 2010
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    u can try searching the forum for Sony SR with quad...
     
    sean473, Apr 13, 2010
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    Have tried... couldnt find
     
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    I had a look at SR41 in our shop yesterday and I got quite doubtfull it can take quad, it will require a bit more cooling than there is. Go with a t9800, it will suffice for most of your needs.
     
    NJoy, Apr 14, 2010
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    aside from cooling do you know if bios would support quad...

    t9800 seems like the right way to go, but am still curious about quad
     
    benji0383, Apr 14, 2010
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    after checking google I kinda get a feeling that you are going to get the pride of first discovery. Or, well, disappointment of such...
     
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    I have that feeling also... if i go ahead with the quad upgrade and not t9xxx
    i will post results for everyone else

    thanks for your help

    cheers
    Ben
     
    benji0383, Apr 14, 2010
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    Good luck, Ben! If it takes quads and manages to keep the temps in reasonable range, it will be a priceless little beast =)
     
    NJoy, Apr 14, 2010
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    My thoughts exactly, baby quad :)
     
    benji0383, Apr 14, 2010
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    it should work.. in fact i remember seeing a thread with an SR with a quad but ur battery life will be murdered..
     
    sean473, Apr 14, 2010
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    I hope it does work, i am waiting for delivery
     
    benji0383, Apr 22, 2010
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