CPU upgrade

Question

I recently read on some forums and on PCworld.com that it is possible to upgrade from a Core duo to a Core 2 duo if you have the correct chipset.   I would like to know if it possible on a inspiron 6400 with a Mobile Intel(R) 945PM Express Chipset to upgrade from a core duo T2500 to a Core 2 duo T7200

ejn63 · Answer

Yes, it will. Message Edited by ejn63 on 11-21-200605:28 PM

sc20k1 · Answer

There is a dell store in my town can they do that kind of operations?

ejn63 · Answer

No. Dell won't support a CPU upgrade. You can have a local shop do the job.

Note that at the same speed grade, you'll see only a 10% or so boost for a Core 2 over a Core CPU, so it'll be a very modest (and at the high end of the speed scale, a VERY pricey) upgrade.

sc20k1 · Answer

What about the video card? I have 7300 go can I upgrade to an ATI Radeon X1400 if yes were can I find these parts?

ejn63 · Answer

You're on your own there again; Dell won't upgrade. The cards are Dell-only parts. Dell Spare Parts 1-800-449-3355 ext 7269937

Botrax · Answer

Will an A05 BIOS Lattitude D620 take a Core 2 Duo chip? What happens to battery usage with such an upgrade? Better, worse or the same?

ejn63 · Answer

It should, yes. At the same speed, I'd expect battery life to be the same. If you install a faster processor, it'll consume more power and drain the battery more quickly.

sc20k1 · Answer

Assuming that I have a Inspiron 6400 and a 945PM (I suppose) then can I replace my old Core duo by this CPU:   http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819111301   That was my last question thanks for answering me ejn63.

ejn63 · Answer

Yes. That said, I doubt you'll see $420 worth of performance increase from the new CPU.

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