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T61 CPU Compatibility by production date
T61 CPU Compatibility by production date
So i´m thinking about buying used T61 with T7500 (merom CPU) and i´m not sure about the upgradability in this particular piece because its configure-to-order (so there is no way for me to check the specs of it) but the production date on the bottom is 08/07 so is it compatibe with those Penryn CPUs?
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Re: T61 CPU Compatibility by production date
You can use a Penryn CPU in any T61 by simply installing Middleton's BIOS. I'd install Middleton BIOS in all my T61 X61 anyways. I'd be more concern about Nvidia GPU issues.
Re: T61 CPU Compatibility by production date
In general, the highest Penryn CPU that can be used without more complex CPU mods is the X9000 (extreme series). The computer takes 800MHz FSB, this is the thing to watch out for.sestulak wrote: ↑Thu May 17, 2018 1:26 pmSo i´m thinking about buying used T61 with T7500 (merom CPU) and i´m not sure about the upgradability in this particular piece because its configure-to-order (so there is no way for me to check the specs of it) but the production date on the bottom is 08/07 so is it compatibe with those Penryn CPUs?
And repaste the heatsink while you are at it; computers run happier when kept cool.
Source: The T61 T7500 I am selling right now.
MadIceTea, Thinkpad Enthusiast
Daily: X250 FHD
Museum: PC110 20MB, X61 T9300 SXGA+ LED
Donated: x2001 AFFS i5-530 (to my alma matter)
Past: 701Cs German, 535/X, 760E/XL, i-series 12/14xx, piano s30, R60e, X60, X61, T60, T61, X200 P8700, X121e
That chicken sure looks funny.
Daily: X250 FHD
Museum: PC110 20MB, X61 T9300 SXGA+ LED
Donated: x2001 AFFS i5-530 (to my alma matter)
Past: 701Cs German, 535/X, 760E/XL, i-series 12/14xx, piano s30, R60e, X60, X61, T60, T61, X200 P8700, X121e
That chicken sure looks funny.
Re: T61 CPU Compatibility by production date
Icewobs wrote: ↑Thu May 17, 2018 2:05 pmIn general, the highest Penryn CPU that can be used without more complex CPU mods is the X9000 (extreme series). The computer takes 800MHz FSB, this is the thing to watch out for.sestulak wrote: ↑Thu May 17, 2018 1:26 pmSo i´m thinking about buying used T61 with T7500 (merom CPU) and i´m not sure about the upgradability in this particular piece because its configure-to-order (so there is no way for me to check the specs of it) but the production date on the bottom is 08/07 so is it compatibe with those Penryn CPUs?
As for software mods, I echo the sentiment about Middleton's and other modBIOS doing good work.
And repaste the heatsink while you are at it; computers run happier when kept cool.
Source: The T61 T7500 I am selling right now.
MadIceTea, Thinkpad Enthusiast
Daily: X250 FHD
Museum: PC110 20MB, X61 T9300 SXGA+ LED
Donated: x2001 AFFS i5-530 (to my alma matter)
Past: 701Cs German, 535/X, 760E/XL, i-series 12/14xx, piano s30, R60e, X60, X61, T60, T61, X200 P8700, X121e
That chicken sure looks funny.
Daily: X250 FHD
Museum: PC110 20MB, X61 T9300 SXGA+ LED
Donated: x2001 AFFS i5-530 (to my alma matter)
Past: 701Cs German, 535/X, 760E/XL, i-series 12/14xx, piano s30, R60e, X60, X61, T60, T61, X200 P8700, X121e
That chicken sure looks funny.
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