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    Clevo M570ru + Penryn

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by ldiamond, Jul 28, 2008.

  1. ldiamond

    ldiamond Notebook Evangelist

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    Apparently, my version of the motherboard (4.1) does not support penryn processors.

    Does anyone know where I could get details on how to modify the motherboard to support penryn?

    Thank you.
     
    ldiamond, Jul 28, 2008
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  2. Nirvana

    Nirvana Notebook Prophet

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    how are you so sure it doesn't?
     
    Nirvana, Jul 28, 2008
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  3. kobe_24

    kobe_24 Notebook Deity

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    Why wouldn't it support it?



    nice avatar by the way Nirvana ;)
     
    kobe_24, Jul 28, 2008
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  4. KillerNotebooks

    KillerNotebooks Notebook Consultant

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    You can contact your vendor, they may have an upgrade path... possibly up to Montivina like we do. If you only want a Penryn CPU and utilize all your existing hardware, it would be cheaper for you to trade in the system (if your vendor does that) and get a 570RU-U system. That way no problems on Penryn or the 8800GTX/9800 GT components.

    If you wanted to go to Montivina, you have more issues. Your components from your 570RU won't work in the 570TU... well, except your hard drive and wireless/BT card. The main components, the CPU, memory... even the lowly optical drive will not cross over. I bet you can find a TON of people who would sell you a 570RU-U chassis... if not let me know. I'm sure I can find some.

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    KillerNotebooks, Jul 28, 2008
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  5. zfactor

    zfactor Mastershake

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    lol how many times do i have to say IT WILL WORK. its just not "supported" they will tell you that to cover thenselves, it WORKS PERFECTLY FINE. you buy the chip ill talk you through the upgrade takes like 10min

    you can use the x9000, t9500, t9300, and anything below it. i personally have put the penryn's in the 570 with motherboard rev 4.1 all you need is a quick simple bios update and nothing more buy yourself a chip grab a tube of thermal compound (pref arctic cooling mx-2) and you can call me and ill talk you through it
     
    zfactor, Jul 28, 2008
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  6. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    Yep, Z has done it before and posted pics around :D
     
    eleron911, Jul 28, 2008
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  7. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Zfactor is very conscientious and if he says it can be done, that usually means, not only that he knows how to do it, but that he's done it himself. He also doesn't feed ego-baloney, either.
     
    Shyster1, Jul 28, 2008
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  8. zfactor

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    ^^^ thanks man much appreciated...yep as i said i can 1000000000000000% promise you it can be done and its very easy to do.
     
    zfactor, Jul 28, 2008
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