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    T9550 2.66ghz

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by bogusnj, Dec 15, 2008.

  1. bogusnj

    bogusnj Notebook Consultant

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    I ordered an Elitebook 8530w a few days back equiped with a Intel Core Duo T9550 2.66ghz proccesor. I researched it a little bit and noticed that it is not officially out yet. I was wondering if anyone else has a T9550 and knows if it runs smoothly. I am a little scared having a processor that hasnt been released and reviewed yet, should I be worried? Any info on the T9550 would be appreciated.
     
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  2. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    Well, its fast. Is a 'true' Penryn (without any prefixes), and should undervolt well without losing 133MHz. :p
    Anyway, checkout the Undervolting Guide. And in CPU-Z, see if it is labeled as an (ES).

    And the CPU is due Q1'09, so it should be released as "Retail" in a couple of months.

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  3. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    I wouldnt worry about it. Intel makes solid cpu's and the T9550 should perform just as smoothly as the other Penryn cpu's.
     
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    Nope you shouldn't have any problems with it. The only chips you would have issues with would be demo chips and those won't get to production by accident.
     
    atbnet, Dec 15, 2008
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