SZ18gp CPU upgrade

Hi,

I'm planning to upgrade my sz18gp cpu (Core Duo T2400). I've done some research and not sure if i'm getting it right. It seems to me that a core 2 duo (T7600 perhaps?) can be installed on board (even though this sz series was design with core duo). However, i could not find any specific information about the bios (or anything else). Do i need to upgrade the bios? if so, is it simply just download the latest one and flash it on? any information will be greatly appreciated. thanks in advance.

Jeff

 

I had a T7200 installed into the SZ18Gp. It will work only when you upgrade to the latest Bio. I had tried the T7600 but it seemed that it is too hot and always restart itself. I do not had this problem with the T7200 but it is quite hot. You do need to change the fan if you fan is quite old.

 

I have upgraded my CD T2300 to C2D T7200 and it actually runs cooler. Just make sure you clean up old thermal grease, put a thin layer of new one and clean/oil the fan.

 

Hi,

thanks for your advice. i downloaded this .exe (PHBSYS-01041231-UN.exe
) from sony site, its the bio update for vista released back in may 2007. would that be ok if i install this after replacing the cpu to t7200? is there any "trick" i should pay attention to? or should i look at the other bios version?? thanks

ps. performance wise, is there much difference after replacing the cpu?

Regards

 

Don't expect too much - the change in CPU speed is just slight and that's not the only factor affecting performance. The best speed upgrade was to swap HDD, then to stick more RAM in.