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    Upgrading Dell M1530

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by sled14, Dec 29, 2009.

  1. sled14

    sled14 Newbie

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    Hi
    In my Dell M1530 I currently have the T5550 1.83ghz processor and am hoping to upgrade to the T9500. The one I'm looking at is this:
    http://processorfinder.intel.com/details.aspx?sSpec=SLAYX#
    Would this be compatible with my current setup? I've heard the T9500 is compatible but am unsure about the difference between SLAPW, SLAQH, SLAYX, SLAZA, etc.
    Also I currently have Windows Vista 32bit, since the new processor is 64bit is this a problem?
    Thanks for any help!
     
    sled14, Dec 29, 2009
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  2. Amnesiac

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    It may support the T9300. I mean, it was customizable to get that wasn't it?

    I don't think the SLAZA, SLAPW, SLAQH, etc, will make a difference.

    And Vista won't be affected. Just because a processor is 64 bit capable, it doesn't mean that it can't do 32 bit.
     
    Amnesiac, Dec 29, 2009
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  3. SomeFormOFhuman

    SomeFormOFhuman has the dumbest username.

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    The M1530 uses a GM965 and is able to support the 1st generation 45nm 800MHz FSB Penryn Processors. Thus the M1530 can support the T8100, T8300, T9300, T9500 and X9000 processors. (yes, X9000 works but not entirely recommended)

    The T9300 is my bet for the best price : performance : cooling bang-per-buck ratio. But if you can get a T9500 for the price of a T9300 then go for it.
     
    SomeFormOFhuman, Dec 29, 2009
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  4. Amnesiac

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    OP could put the X9000 (Or probably even an X7900), but the heat output from them would be too much for the cooling system the M1530 uses I'd say.
     
    Amnesiac, Dec 29, 2009
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    Thanks. I went ahead and ordered the t9500, saw it for $240 oem. Now I'm wondering if/how much a difference it would make upgrading vista to 64bit or getting windows 7 64bit?
     
    sled14, Dec 29, 2009
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    sean473 Notebook Prophet

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    windows 7 64 bit would be a better uprgade..... io say a great jump from vista 32 bit to windows 7 64 bit... u can also use 4 GB RAM ++ in 64 bit...
     
    sean473, Dec 29, 2009
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