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Want to know if I can upgrade my notebook to faster (maybe 64 bit) CPU
Hi,
I have a Dell Inspiron 9400 laptop.
It has the following characteristics (as reported by CPU-Z):
Does anyone knows if this MB has the CPU in socket, so it can be replaced with a newer / faster CPU (core 2 due, core quad, etc), and what could be the max I can use?
Also, can I use a 64 bit CPU? Which one?
I can manage to make the upgrade myself if CPU is in socket (I did it several times with my previous notebooks)
Thanks
ejn63
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February 9th, 2010 11:00
The is one of the last of the socket M systems -- it will take a T7200, T7400 or T7600, but nothing else - no T7x00 with x = odd or above 6, no Pxxxx, no Core 2 Quad, no i3/5/7. Those three CPUs are 64-bit capable but long out of production - you may still be able to find one on the used market (expect the T7600, which is a terminal upgrade for this and many other systems, to be very expensive, even on the used market).
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February 9th, 2010 12:00
Thank you for answer.
But what about this system (it's the second Dell I have) (CPU-Z specs follows)
I see the CPU have quite similar specs with the prev one I posted (although smaller speed), and MB uses 945GM chipset instead of 945PM.
Can I use also 7200/7400/7600 in that too? Also, can I "reuse" my T2400 to upgrade a little the smaller laptop?
Thank you.
PS. where can I find more info, eventually comparative, between CPU's Core Duo T2xxx and Core 2 Duo T7xxx? Thanks again
ejn63
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February 9th, 2010 15:00
They both will - but these CPUs run about $300 used and $600+ new -- money better put toward a newer notebook.
bzamfir
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February 9th, 2010 15:00
One is Inspiron 9400, other is 6400.
So does they support T7600?
Thanks
bzamfir
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February 9th, 2010 15:00
I found the CPU on ebay from 230$
And I already upgraded the notebook a little : 4 GB ram and a 160 GB hdd 7200. So I hope to extend its life for 2-3 years with a CPU.
And my plan is to move my CPU - T2400 into 6400, making that one a little faster.
Anyway, thanks for suggestion
ejn63
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February 9th, 2010 15:00
Many Core Duo systems can take a COre 2 Duo - some won't though. What model is it?
ejn63
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February 9th, 2010 16:00
You'll have to ask the seller - and verify their reputation. The price is suspiciously low.
bzamfir
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February 9th, 2010 16:00
Thank you again for all your suggestions
bzamfir
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February 9th, 2010 16:00
Thanks for warning me. Any idea how can I make sure it is true T7600?
ejn63
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February 9th, 2010 16:00
Make sure you're getting a true T7600 -- not an engineering sample (ES) or a T7600G (unlocked CPU) -- neither of those will work, and both are very common on EBay.