I'm considering attempting to upgrade my processor on my M6500 because of pro tools issues.
I presently have an Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU Q 840 @1.87GHz 1.87 GHz. I also have 12 GB ram. It seems to put more strain on the processor & I get errors. The ram seems ok for the application at 22% general use.
My question is which one of the processor's is best the 2.66GHZ, Dual Core, or the 2.0GHz, Quad Core Extreme, & how much improvement could I expect.
DELL-Terry B
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June 3rd, 2016 12:00
Here is the list of processors that could be ordered with the 6500
Arrandale
i7-620M, 2.66GHz, Dual Core
i5-540M, 2.53GHz, Dual Core
i5-520M, 2.4GHz, Dual Core
Clarksfield
i7-920XM, 2.0 GHz, Quad Core Extreme
i7-820QM, 1.73 GHz, Quad Core
i7-720QM, 1.6 GHz, Quad Core
Looking over the spare parts data base an I7 940xm was listed for the 6500 part number M72M1.
This isn't something that I have tried, so all I can say that you are correct in theory, and the system should be able to be upgraded.
If any of you out there have upgraded the processor in their 6500 please post here and let us know what you found out.
TB
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July 11th, 2016 08:00
Hello;
I'm considering attempting to upgrade my processor on my M6500 because of pro tools issues.
I presently have an Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU Q 840 @1.87GHz 1.87 GHz. I also have 12 GB ram. It seems to put more strain on the processor & I get errors. The ram seems ok for the application at 22% general use.
My question is which one of the processor's is best the 2.66GHZ, Dual Core, or the 2.0GHz, Quad Core Extreme, & how much improvement could I expect.
Thanks, in advance for any input.
Rob_D