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    Change CPU and HDD Compal IFL90

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by xamman, Jul 15, 2014.

  1. xamman

    xamman Newbie

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    Hi there,

    I need to know if I can make a couple of changes to my computer.

    One would be a CPU Mobile DualCore Intel Core 2 Duo T7300, 2200 MHz (11 x 200) for a T9300.

    The other question is if I change the standard HDD for a SSD and if anyone would serve.

    Thank you very much.
     
    xamman, Jul 15, 2014
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  2. Dr.Colossos

    Dr.Colossos Notebook Evangelist

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    T7300 -> T9300 should not be a problem, I had a T9300 running for a long time. You might need a newer BIOS as the temperature readings might be wrong (1.18 BIOS)

    HDD to SSD is even simpler - plug and play. Not sure which one is best, depends on how much you want to spend. I would not buy one larger than 256GB, prices still very high. I never had an SSD in my FL90s, only HDDs.

    Good luck
     
    Dr.Colossos, Jul 16, 2014
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  3. xamman

    xamman Newbie

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    Thank you very much for your response Dr.Colossos.

    I might say, if you know, what would be the maximum processor I could put in my case? To assess if I'm interested.

    As you update the BIOS, I have downloaded the latest I've found, the 1.18, I have 1.10 now. I have not been able to find any more current. I imagine that this will be the last (apart from the 1.19 is not recommended as I read).

    Thanks again and best regards.
     
    xamman, Jul 16, 2014
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  4. Dr.Colossos

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    Yes, 1.19 is the latest, but keep your hands off that.

    The maximum would be the Intel Core 2 Duo T9900 I think, also there was the extreme series with X9100 or so. I think the T9300 is a good choice, and you can get it for around 40€ now. I think T9500, T9600 should also work, not sure.

    I can only confirm the T9300 to work flawless in my FL90, maybe browse this forum for other reports.

    Good luck
     
    Dr.Colossos, Jul 17, 2014
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  5. xamman

    xamman Newbie

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    Okay, thank you very much for the info. It has been very helpful.

    A greeting.
     
    xamman, Jul 19, 2014
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