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    Upgrading from T7250 to T9300 or T7700 possible?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by CTS15, Mar 8, 2008.

  1. CTS15

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    Hi,

    I am new here.

    I have tried searching for a long time for something that will answer my question but everything seems to revolve around it but not directly on it.

    I just bought a new HP DX6665CA with a T7250 inside. I was wondering would it be possible to switch it for a T9300? I think a T7700 switch would be possible for sure but it might not be worth it? I can see that on this page http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=166906 they are all in the "P socket" category but is it really that simple?

    And switching the processor would definitely void any warranty right?

    Thanks!
     
    CTS15, Mar 8, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yes, it would void the warranty. And honestly, the performance gains would (1) not be worth it and (2) you would not notice said gains unless you have an application that uses 100% of your CPU already. A faster CPU is worthless if you have no applications that would actually need it.

    Now, if you used photoshop for a living and/or did a lot of media related stuff for a living...well, then maybe a processor upgrade would be good.

    Anyway, invest in more RAM or a faster hard drive before considering this upgrade. You would not void your warranty, and you'd probably see bigger performance gains than upgrading the CPU would get you.
     
    Greg, Mar 8, 2008
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