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    What's max CPU on an old VGN-FE11h????

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by trix, Mar 16, 2010.

  1. trix

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    Hi,

    Got an old fe-11h lying around with a T2300 stock. Was wondering if their is a cap on the max cpu I could upgrade as I can buy a very cheap T7200 2ghz.

    The mobo chipset is Intel i945PM but does SONY put a bios cap on CPUs for certain models?

    Just replaced the inverter for next to nothing so I feel I am on a roll :D

    Cheers anyone

    P.S. If anyone can tell what socket i945PM is would be great, I think its Socket M.
     
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  2. H.A.L. 9000

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    Nope, there aren't any BIOS caps. Just make sure to get a processor with the same FSB as the original like the T7200 you referenced. I'd go T5500 or higher, and you'll notice a significant speed increase with these processors. Also, before upgrading, make sure to update your BIOS to the latest version, just to ensure compatibility.
     
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    Cheers XGX2007 for that!
     
    trix, Mar 16, 2010
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