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    What is the fastest CPU that PM45chipset supports?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Quanger, Nov 4, 2008.

  1. Quanger

    Quanger Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi. I am trying to get a definitive answer as to what the fastest intel cpu this chipset can support. I know it can handle the Xseries intel cpu but what about quads?

    Just wanted a heads up to see how much upgrading room I have.
     
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    PM45 can handle all Socket P CPUs, and is backward-compatible with the 1st gen Socket P Meroms and Penryns, alongwith the new Penryn-Refresh series....

    X7800/X7900/X9000/X9100 are compatible.

    Penryn QCs are also compatible, but they need a revised Socket P ', so current notebooks that do not offer a QC as an option, will not be compatible.

    (BIOS support should also be considered, if upgrading)
     
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    Quanger Notebook Evangelist

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    ah sounds good. 2-3 years down the line when majority of the applications are optimized for quadcore then upgrading may not be an option.

    I really wonder how chips with TDP >25w will have an effect on battery life on a system. So far there aren't any legitmate reviews with 25W cpu vs 35w cpu vs 45w cpu all at the same frequencies.

    There's an idea for kevin ;)
     
    Quanger, Nov 5, 2008
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    ^^ a review to conclude battery life/power consumption that is.
     
    Quanger, Nov 5, 2008
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