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    need help on understanding the new cpu upgrade

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by jskc_whit, Jun 6, 2007.

  1. jskc_whit

    jskc_whit Newbie

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    am trying to upgrade my existing dell inspiron 1505 with 1.66ghz to 2 ghz or more.
    but, i am having trouble understanding the the specs on the cpu's.
    have t2300 system,
    can i upgrade to core 2 duo cpu(t7000 series)?
    is it compatible?
    or, am i stuck with t2000 series?

    would really appreciate the help.

    thanks
     
    jskc_whit, Jun 6, 2007
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Just limit yourself to the T5300, T5500, T5600, T7200, T7400, and T7600 and you'll be fine. DO NOT GET A SANTA ROSA PROCESSOR BY MISTAKE.
     
    Greg, Jun 6, 2007
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    jskc_whit Newbie

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    thank you night 2004!
     
    jskc_whit, Jun 6, 2007
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    thejedimaster Notebook Consultant

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    I think he'll have a hard time finding a santa rosa.. they're not selling them separately yet..
    It's pretty easy to change the cpu..just some AS5 thermal..
     
    thejedimaster, Jun 6, 2007
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  5. cadm

    cadm Notebook Enthusiast

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    Could i upgrade my CPU with a T7250 (2Ghz)processor ?
    http://www.ldlc.com/fiche/PB00067607.html
    WHat's the socket ?
    Is it difficult to change the procesor on the laptop ?
    Has anyone done that before ?

    I have a T2250 (1,73Ghz) : it will worth it ?

    Thanks !
     
    cadm, Feb 6, 2008
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  6. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    You have Socket M. The T7250 is Socket P. So you cannot get a T7250.

    It should not be terribly difficult to upgrade the processor. Dell has service manuals for you to reference.
     
    Commander Wolf, Feb 6, 2008
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    Thanks a lot.
    Well i don't know if it will worth it cos the socket M are too expensive...
    If i refer to your Mobile processor compatibility guide, the 7200 could be a good choice. But my FSB is 533, so if i buy the 7200, i have to change my ram.

    Have you a link of the gain of performance between T2250 and T7200 ?
     
    cadm, Feb 7, 2008
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