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    Thinkpad T60 8744 --- processor and ram question

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by mr.rhtuner, Feb 17, 2012.

  1. mr.rhtuner

    mr.rhtuner Notebook Consultant

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    Hello everybody, I am looking at purchasing a T60 with a slight issue but before I pull the trigger, I am wondering what would be the max processor and memory I can put in this T60?

    From crucial's site, it shows as 4gb max...but I know often it can be incorrect.

    Also, I do have a T9500 processor ready to be used and I would love to put it into this thinkpad if it would be supported and worked without issues.

    Lastly, I think it's a 8744 because by looking at the bill of sale, it seems like 8744H3U L3CA870

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    Any suggestions?
     
    mr.rhtuner, Feb 17, 2012
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  2. PatchySan

    PatchySan Om Noms Kit Kat

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    Unfortunately due to chipset limitations the T60 can only handle 3GB RAM. And T60's uses a Socket M pin layout so the T9500 won't fit in there i'm afraid. The highest processor you can put in a T60 is a Socket M variant of the Core 2 Duo T7600.

    You should be looking out for a T61 or a T400 if you want a T9500 fitted inside though.
     
    PatchySan, Feb 17, 2012
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  3. mr.rhtuner

    mr.rhtuner Notebook Consultant

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    ah, nevermind then. I have this huge craving for a thinkpad but my dell is still working fine.

    I guess I will have to wait and purchase a W-series someday in the future when the opportunity arrises lol

    thank you Hearst!
     
    mr.rhtuner, Feb 17, 2012
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  4. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    T9500 is a socket P, the T60 uses socket M.
     
    lead_org, Feb 17, 2012
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  5. turned2black

    turned2black Notebook Consultant

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    There are a number of sites that have the T61 for under $250. I got mine from Sears. It's in awesome condition and thanks to the BIOS mod posted on this forum it can take full advantage of my Vertex 2 (unlike my x120e). Also got a new 9-cell battery off Amazon for $35. At that price, even if the battery only lasts a year, it's well worth it. Also, the T61 can handle 8GB of RAM, unlike the T60.
     
    turned2black, Feb 18, 2012
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  6. ScottyBoy

    ScottyBoy Notebook Consultant

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    +1 - I own an X61 and it's flying along thanks to a Crucial SSD and Middleton's BIOS Patch; I'm considering purchasing a T61 just now as I need the additional RAM expansion for running virtual guests via VMware Workstation.
     
    ScottyBoy, Feb 27, 2012
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