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    Core Duo to Core 2 Duo - Possible ?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by McCartyRL, Aug 3, 2006.

  1. McCartyRL

    McCartyRL Newbie

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    Tom's hardware has an article today about Merom (Core 2 Duo). In the article he notes which chipsets are compatible with Core 2 Duo. Apparently, some existing Core Duo notebooks may be able to accept the newer Core 2 Duo Chips. I've got a Vaio FE550G. Was wondering if this series notebook will be upgradable ?

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    http://anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/showdoc.aspx?i=2808
     
    McCartyRL, Aug 3, 2006
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  2. Tiger-Heli

    Tiger-Heli Notebook Evangelist

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    From most of what I've read, you need a BIOS update to go to Merom - don't know if that will happen for the FE or not.
     
    Tiger-Heli, Aug 3, 2006
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    i_am_anhtung Notebook Geek

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    For the sake of system performance, I would rather sell it and buy the new.
     
    i_am_anhtung, Aug 5, 2006
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