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new processor
Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2010 8:07 pm
by kakatea
Hi;
is it possible to speed my X60 up with new chipset? My current configuration is T2300 1.66 GHz processor.
Have anyone tried upgrade?
thanks!
kaka.
Re: new processor
Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2010 8:22 pm
by qviri
The processor in the X series machines is soldered to the motherboard. You would have to replace the entire motherboard. This is definitely possible, but costly.
Re: new processor
Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2010 8:24 pm
by Harryc
Sorry it is not possible. The CPU is soldered to the systemboard. Try an SSD or more RAM.
Re: new processor
Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2010 2:42 pm
by kakatea
thanks.
I already have max. possible RAM, and fastest possible HD with biggest cache
I just love my little X60 and would like to keep using it for everything, including my simulations. And it's soooo slow, I see difference if I run the same algorithms on desktop with faster proc. Thought I'll give it a try.
Thank you for answers, anyway.
Best,
kaka.
Re: new processor
Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2010 4:15 am
by EOMtp
The fastest processor for your X60 chassis is a 2.4GHz T8300 Intel Core 2 Duo. The only compatible motherboard for you with that processor is FRU #42W7860.
That's an X61 motherboard, which will fit perfectly in place of your existing X60 motherboard. Here it is:
http://cgi.ebay.com.my/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... 0264412180
Your present memory and every other part you have now can be transferred from your existing motherboard to the one shown above. The board is a perfect substitute.
A Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz processor is a significant jump in speed from a Core Duo 1.66GHz processor, especially if your simulations are multi-threaded and can take advantage of the dual cores.