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    Upgrading to core 2 duo

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by clueless101, Jun 10, 2007.

  1. clueless101

    clueless101 Newbie

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    Hi, is it possible to upgrade a xps m1210 core duo notebook to core 2 duo?
    How much would it cost and whats the difference in the two systems?
     
    clueless101, Jun 10, 2007
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  2. kickace

    kickace Notebook Deity

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    yes sir, you can upgrade up to the t7600

    you just can't upgrade to the new centrino duo (santa rosa)

    just follow the instructions on the dell website on how to correctly take apart the laptop
     
    kickace, Jun 10, 2007
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  3. Ur ex-wife

    Ur ex-wife Notebook Consultant

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    to tell the difference between the Santa Rosa ones (third refresh) and the second refresh of the Core series is that the Core 2 Duos have a 667MHz FBS (front serial bus) while the Santa Rosa ones have a 800MHz FBS.

    hope that helps at least a little.

    Cheers
     
    Ur ex-wife, Jun 10, 2007
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  4. Gator

    Gator Go Gators!

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    You won't notice too much of a difference for the amount of money you would spend to do this upgrade. Better off buying a new Santa Rosa laptop.
     
    Gator, Jun 11, 2007
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    moon angel Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Depends on what Core Duo and what Core 2 Duo......
     
    moon angel, Jun 11, 2007
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  6. Zero

    Zero The Random Guy

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    Upgrading processors is expensive, and generally not worth the effort, because the performance gains are slim to none. Replacing will also void the warranty of most notebooks. Replacing something else which has a larger impact on performance may be a better idea, such as the hard disk or getting more RAM.
     
    Zero, Jun 11, 2007
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