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    TDP and CPU upgrade

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Masterleaf, Feb 3, 2010.

  1. Masterleaf

    Masterleaf Newbie

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    Hello everyone i was just wondering what would be the consequence if i were to replace an Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 CPU (TDP 35W) on a Acer Aspire 6935g notebook pc to a Intel Core 2 Quad Q9200 (TDP 45W). CPU temps with the duo are idling at 36 degrees (53 on full load), would the quad core make a huge impact on cooling? Is TDP important when buying a cpu?
    Any help is appreciated :)
    ,Masterleaf
     
    Masterleaf, Feb 3, 2010
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  2. H.A.L. 9000

    H.A.L. 9000 Occam's Chainsaw

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    You might could get lucky, but I'd say your BIOS won't recognize or won't supply enough power to the socket for a Q9200. I'd say your cooling system could handle it though.
     
    H.A.L. 9000, Feb 4, 2010
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I'm not sure if that model even supports quad cores.
     
    sgogeta4, Feb 4, 2010
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    sean473 Notebook Prophet

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    lol its guesswork... But a few things can happen

    1. PSU can't supply more power so no boot
    2. BIOS doesn't support so no boot
    3. You might get lucky like XGX who has a VAIO CW which came with dual core and can take a quad core.

    IMO, for ur best chances , get Q9000 or Q9100... Q9200 and QX9300 as extreme CPU so chances of them being supported are low... if u don't want to take the risk , any 1066MHz FSB Dual core will work... i recommend T9600 minimum if u take dual core..
     
    sean473, Feb 4, 2010
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  5. Masterleaf

    Masterleaf Newbie

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    £200 does seem alot of money to waste lol, ill get the T9600, thx for ur help :)
     
    Masterleaf, Feb 4, 2010
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