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    Penryn BIOS question...

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by SkeeteRX8, Dec 31, 2007.

  1. SkeeteRX8

    SkeeteRX8 Notebook Deity

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    I'm thinking of upgrading my T61p with a Penryn processor (specifically the T9300)...Since I read that in early 2008, the T61/T61p lineup would be refreshed with Penryn processor options, and since Penryn is just a refresh of the Santa Rosa platform, does anyone think that the new BIOS released with the newer, Penryn T61/T61p series will be compatible with my 6459 motherboard, or shouldI stick with only upgrading to a T7700 or T7800 (if I could find the latter in retail).


    I know that many people have asked questions about Penryn, but from my searches, not this one specifically.
     
    SkeeteRX8, Dec 31, 2007
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Unless you have a specific need, I doubt it's worth it.
     
    ZaZ, Dec 31, 2007
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  3. SkeeteRX8

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    I want to future-proof the laptop, so I don't have to buy a new one in the next few years, and I also want to make a good 64-bit system...Also, I have taken apart and fixed T61 computers (the teachers at my school have them), and I want to work on mine.

    But does anyone know the answer to my question?
     
    SkeeteRX8, Dec 31, 2007
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    I plan on using my T7500 for the next 5 years, and your CPU is the same ..

    my HP Pavilion laptop with P4-2.66GHz with 1GB ram is still kicking over 4 years, and counting.

    and then, a good 64-bit OS system will not be found in the next 2 years, lol

    CPU upgrade wont be worth it. Just buy another laptop when the time comes.
     
    miro_gt, Jan 1, 2008
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  5. ZaZ

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    Last time I checked, the Santa Rosas were 64 bit.

    You cannot future proof a computer. They get old, it's what they do. One generation to the next usually isn't much of a boost. I think I did see where someone stuck a Penryn in a Santa Rosa based notebook. Also I doubt anyone here has that kind of information. They'd only be guessing.
     
    ZaZ, Jan 1, 2008
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  6. chadwicktr

    chadwicktr Notebook Evangelist

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    Change a stick of RAM out, take out your wireless card, change out the keyboard, take out your current CPU and buy some expensive thermal paste for your heatsink...


    Unless you have limitless money to throw around, I would highly recommend working on something other than a new CPU. It's not all that glorious and you would probably never notice the enhancement. For the price you would pay for the new CPU, jeez you could build a barebones desktop...

    Cheers!
     
    chadwicktr, Jan 1, 2008
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    I'd also be interested in knowing if the Penyrn chips will require a BIOS upgrade. The performance improvement looks to be incremental, but the power saving might be substantial.
     
    schema, Jan 1, 2008
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  8. SkeeteRX8

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    Well, we will have to wait and see.

    Thanks though.
     
    SkeeteRX8, Jan 1, 2008
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    um .. I was talking about the OS system, not the main board.
     
    miro_gt, Jan 1, 2008
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    from everything I have been reading the new Penryn will not be compatible with current Rosa chipsets. It is more than a simple BIOS change. I will try to dig up a few of the articles.
     
    jipjoe, Jan 1, 2008
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  11. eyecon82

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    It is quite annoying when one wants to upgrade a CPU and everyone just responds saying it isn't worth it...and they won't notice a diff...who cares? one can say that about any computer really

    the fact is..that it probably isn't really worth it financially, but it is NICE to have bragging rights to the latest CPU's .

    thanks!
     
    eyecon82, Jan 2, 2008
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