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    CPU Upgrade VGN-FW480J

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by quickboat, Jul 9, 2010.

  1. quickboat

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    I looked all over here but could not find a thread on if I could drop a P9600 into my FW480? It has the P7350 in it now and is not VT capable. Would this be a good upgrade if I can get the cpu for less then 300 bucks? :confused:
    TIA,
    quick
     
    quickboat, Jul 9, 2010
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    My chipset is the PM45 w/ ICH9-M. I cant see the hardware being a problem but the limited Bios settings might. Anyone know if the bios will just defalt to the faster processor or not?
     
    quickboat, Jul 9, 2010
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    I guess not too many laptop gurus in here, eh? :D
     
    quickboat, Jul 9, 2010
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    Well despite NO help from this forum, I replaced my P7350 with a P9600 and it works great! I have VT now and a 33+ percent increase in power! Hu Hu!
     
    quickboat, Jul 29, 2010
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    Not only does it work well, but it is running with a 10.5 multiplier making it as fast as the P9700!
    *****recommended upgrade*******
    270 bucks @ Star Micro
     
    quickboat, Jul 30, 2010
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    hmm never heard sony can change cpu too...
     
    Andrew08, Jul 31, 2010
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    The Sony bios realy suks but apparently it defaults to the cpu settings automatically. This cpu is far superior and I'm glad I upgraded it.
     
    quickboat, Aug 2, 2010
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    Still running smooth and as fast as most of the Core i5 laptops!!!! :D
     
    quickboat, Nov 11, 2010
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