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T60 (model 2007) processor upgrade
Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 5:46 am
by lautamas
I am currently running a T60 (model: 2007) with CPU Dual Core T2500 2.0GHZ.
Is it possible for me to run a CPU Core2 Duo T7500 by upgrading the CPU only?
Re: T60 (model 2007) processor upgrade
Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 8:11 am
by wswartzendruber
lautamas wrote:I am currently running a T60 (model: 2007) with CPU Dual Core T2500 2.0GHZ.
Is it possible for me to run a CPU Core2 Duo T7500 by upgrading the CPU only?
Negative on the T7500, that's a Socket P processor. You need a Socket M processor:
T5500
T5600
T7200
T7400
T7600
Even though it's probably not an issue for your 2007 model, it's still a good idea to make sure you have a Revision 3 motherboard. You can use CPU-Z for this. Also ensure that you have a 2.x BIOS.
Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 9:08 am
by lautamas
Hmm...so..I believe T7600 is faster than T7500?
Does that mean I can just replace the CPU without having to replace motherboard at all?
Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 9:56 am
by wswartzendruber
lautamas wrote:Hmm...so..I believe T7600 is faster than T7500?
Does that mean I can just replace the CPU without having to replace motherboard at all?
Correct on both parts. Just be sure your motherboard's Revision 3 and that you have at least BIOS v2.0. It should be noted, though, that the Socket M CPUs have a 667 MHz FSB while the Socket P ones run at 800 MHz.
Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 11:54 am
by lautamas
I checked and confirmed that the MB revision is 03. So, I believe all I need to do is unplug the old CPU and plug-in the new T7600..
Thank You for your fast reply..
Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 1:27 pm
by wswartzendruber
lautamas wrote:I checked and confirmed that the MB revision is 03. So, I believe all I need to do is unplug the old CPU and plug-in the new T7600..
Thank You for your fast reply..
That's about it, no problem.
replace CPU
Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 2:16 pm
by stephenaron
I have a 2007 model and replaced the CPU with the 7600. Workign fine for months.
Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 4:03 pm
by Tony Chan
Guys how much you paid for the T7600? I find that extremely expensive for a T7600 upgrade. Instead I am thinking of upgrading to T7200.
Slightly slower, but cooler.
Anyone have a extra T7200 for sell ??
CPU upgrade
Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 4:12 pm
by stephenaron
You are right...it was expensive....around 600. back in January. must be cheaper now.
Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 4:50 pm
by Brad
How does the new CPU compare?
What are the Vista CPU scores?
Brad
Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 7:04 pm
by Pascal_TTH
Higher is better :
http://www.tt-hardware.com/img/news5/news240907_6.gif
CPU Mark is single thread application
Cinebench is multi threaded application
Indice is an average.
