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    L2 Cache - Compal Hel80 T2500

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by S123, Apr 30, 2007.

  1. S123

    S123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is there an L2 cache with the Compal Hel80 - T2500 and if so, how do I find out / where is it?

    Thanks
    S123
     
    S123, Apr 30, 2007
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    admlam Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    L2 Cache depends solely on the CPU.

    In the case of the Core Duo T2500, it is 2mb.

    For the Core 2 Duo 7X00 series, it is 4 mb.
     
    admlam, Apr 30, 2007
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  3. vespoli

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    It's on the processor's die. You can't replace it or anything without dropping in a new CPU.
     
    vespoli, Apr 30, 2007
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  4. S123

    S123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I used a software called CPUSpy 1.04 (DB v9) which has indicated that I have no L2 Cache (none detected at the very least).
    http://www.sinnercomputing.com/CPUSpy.htm

    Is this a good software to detect L2 Cache or is there something else I can use that will tell me if I have L2 Cache. I'm guessing from what you have said that everyone has it, but can it be damaged and if so, how would I notice?

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    S123, Apr 30, 2007
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  5. vespoli

    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    1.) everyone has it
    2.) If it was damaged you'd know...very quickly :D
    3.) try cpu-z or everest.
     
    vespoli, May 1, 2007
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    rahkunn Notebook Consultant

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    Other way to 'see' it is to disable the splash screen for your BIOS setup, which will then show a bunch of hardware information upon startup (in place of the Phoenix logo), including the CPU clock and L2 cache.
     
    rahkunn, May 1, 2007
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    Thanks you two, did these, seems fine.
     
    S123, May 1, 2007
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