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    Compaq not so picky about CPUs afterall

    Discussion in 'HP' started by wesmain, Dec 16, 2007.

  1. wesmain

    wesmain Notebook Consultant

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    Okay, so i've seen a few posts on this site and others where people say that HP/Compaqs will only work with cpus that came from other HP/Compaqs. This is not so. I just popped an engineering sample Core Solo t1350 (QKHU ES) into a Presario v5207nr, which formerly ran a Celeron M 410. The Bios recognized it and the computer booted normally, only faster!

    Now, a few v5000 models came with t1350s, and thats why I chose it (bios friendly). But it seems encouraging that a VERY non-Compaq cpu worked just the same. A nice little $30 upgrade for an aging laptop.

    Just thought everyone might like to know...
     
    wesmain, Dec 16, 2007
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    wesmain Notebook Consultant

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    Oh yeah - and the laptop uses the 940gml chipset, which is not advertised as supporting Core Solos. Good Stuff.
     
    wesmain, Dec 16, 2007
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  3. timtravel42

    timtravel42 Notebook Virtuoso

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    wow thats pretty awesome
     
    timtravel42, Dec 16, 2007
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