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    Upgrading ThinkPad T61p

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by athlon17, Jul 21, 2008.

  1. athlon17

    athlon17 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm going to end up buying one, probably, so I had just one quick question.

    Assuming I get the basic package of CPU/RAM(Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T8100 (2.1GHz 800MHz 3MBL2) and 1 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM), I'll still have room to upgrade later on? Meaning the 1GB -> 2GBx2 (right away) and maybe the CPU to T9500 if I wanted to on my own?

    Just looking to save some cash up front.
     
    athlon17, Jul 21, 2008
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  2. X2P

    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    Yes that is possible but upgrading your CPU WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.

    Memory is fine ot upgrade. :wink:
     
    X2P, Jul 21, 2008
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Yes upgrading the memory is very easy. It just requires you to pop off the palmrest. Upgrading the CPU will most likely void your warranty. It's totally doable. I just upgraded my R60 to the T7400. I don't know that bumping up the CPU is really going to do much for you unless you have a specific need.
     
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    PocketAces21 Notebook Evangelist

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    um, 2 GB of RAM isn't a lot these days. You're better off buying a single DIMM of 2 GB so you can upgrade to 4 GB later.
     
    PocketAces21, Jul 21, 2008
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  5. athlon17

    athlon17 Notebook Enthusiast

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    um, if you read the original post, it does say 2GBx2. You know, 2 sticks of 2 GB.

    to the person about the cpu: i'd wait till my warranty was up or close to it.
     
    athlon17, Jul 21, 2008
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    cacapis Notebook Consultant

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    Besides is it really worth it? Because it would be around a $100 difference when you buy it now with a more powerful procesor, but changing it later is very likely to be more expensive.
     
    cacapis, Jul 21, 2008
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