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    Upgrading Y550 4186CTO Processor

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by niithegoat, Nov 22, 2009.

  1. niithegoat

    niithegoat Notebook Consultant

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    So, I got the Y550 for almost nothing - and it came with the T6600 processor - which is not the best one and doesn't support VT. I would like to upgrade the processor and upon a quick inspection, it might be easier than I expected.

    Its socket is mPGA 478mn and I would like to upgrade to the Intel Core 2 Duo P9600..( Mobile micro-FCPGA / Socket P (mPGA478MN) ) any ideas? How can I check if my motherboard will support it?

    Thanks!
     
    niithegoat, Nov 22, 2009
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    niithegoat Notebook Consultant

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    Yes, I would love to see it. Thanks!
     
    niithegoat, Nov 22, 2009
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  4. Stewie Griffin

    Stewie Griffin Notebook Consultant

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    This will void the warranty.

    Also, unfortunately, it happens that the site does not have videos on your exact model.

    With this said, you should still be able to do it. It requires some computer and mechanical savvy-ness

    http://www.lenovoservicetraining.com/ion/ click on notebooks, select thinkpad then T61, then FRU removal. Be sure to take out the:

    battery
    Palm Rest
    Keyboard
    Keyboard Bezel

    before taking out the CPU. After taking out the keyboard bezel, you should take out the CPU fan and then to the processor itself.
    I also recommend taking out the DIMM as well

    Again this process isnt easy since Lenovo does not have videos of the Y550. You will have to do some kind of guesswork on disassembly, and this will void the warranty!
     
    Stewie Griffin, Nov 22, 2009
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    niithegoat Notebook Consultant

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    there is a possibility that the processor is soldered on the motherboard

    just warnin ya
     
    cassiohui, Nov 22, 2009
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  7. niithegoat

    niithegoat Notebook Consultant

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    I just checked, it is free.
     
    niithegoat, Nov 22, 2009
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    niithegoat Notebook Consultant

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    any reason why i wouldnt go with Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T9550 (6M Cache, 2.66 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB) instead of the P9600?
     
    niithegoat, Nov 22, 2009
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    Almost all CPUs are socketed these day. Only the ultraportables are soldered. If you're looking for a performance boost a faster hard drive or SSD is much more likely to give you one than the CPU.
     
    ZaZ, Nov 22, 2009
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  11. niithegoat

    niithegoat Notebook Consultant

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    I do need the space on my HD though... and the price of a hdd that I would need is 500$ +
     
    niithegoat, Nov 23, 2009
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Then I would suggest saving your money.
     
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    niithegoat Notebook Consultant

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    Zaz, I understand.
    Last night I was pretty set on the Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 Penryn 2.53GHz but then I held back and I am thinking about the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9000 Penryn 2.0GHz. Would it still be a waster of money? Ive been looking at the benchmarks and it does look pretty good.
     
    niithegoat, Nov 23, 2009
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    The Quad Q9000 likely has too high of a TDP to be effectively handled by the Y550, so I would recommend against it. Additionally, unless your apps are very well threaded you will get better performance from the P8700 due to the higher core clock speed.

    Depending on the aftermarket prices, I'd probably recommend getting a processor like the P8x00 (good core clock speed, relatively low voltage, fast FSB, 3MB L2 cache, Virtualization support, 25w TDP).
     
    jonlumpkin, Nov 23, 2009
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    niithegoat Notebook Consultant

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    Yes, some other members recommended the 8700. I guess I got a little bit power hungry with the thought of having a Q9000.. I would use the 8700 (since I really need VT) and I will save my money and get something else next year.
     
    niithegoat, Nov 23, 2009
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    the diadvantage of the q9000 is that it would drain battery like crazy and it would heat up your system like crazy. i would also suggest you stay with the p8700.

    @zaz: The macbook pro has its cpu soldered on board... :(
     
    Luke1708, Nov 23, 2009
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  17. ZaZ

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    I said almost all, not all.
     
    ZaZ, Nov 24, 2009
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  18. niithegoat

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    it worked. i will be posting more info soon.
     
    niithegoat, Nov 25, 2009
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    Great to hear. Post up some scores!
     
    Stewie Griffin, Nov 25, 2009
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    good review! So im a bit confused which processor you got for it. I saw the 8700 on your bios, but the later you said you wished you got the 8700 instead of the Q9000
     
    Stewie Griffin, Nov 26, 2009
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  22. niithegoat

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    I got the 8700. sorry, I meant that i would have ordered from Lenovo already with the P8700 instead of the T6600
     
    niithegoat, Nov 26, 2009
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    Checked out your site. Looks like an easy CPU change. How's the performance of your GT240M? Considering your option.
     
    dtwn, Nov 26, 2009
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    performance is great.. I play all the latest games with no glitch or lag.
     
    niithegoat, Nov 26, 2009
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    Thanks! Will look at the Y550.
     
    dtwn, Nov 26, 2009
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    and how are your temps doing? care to post/share?
     
    Stewie Griffin, Nov 27, 2009
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