Upgrade from T7100 to T9500?

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pete_agreatguy

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Hi all,

I'm going to upgrade my laptop CPU just to give it a bit more power. I've currently got a T7100 installed in my MAXDATA ECO4511IW.

Current Specs:
OS = Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate x86
CPU = Intel Core2Duo T7100, 1800 MHz (runs at 1v - 1.175v, temp < 55 deg C)
M/B Chipset = Intel Crestline-GM GM965
Southbridge = Intel 82801HBM ICH8M-DO
RAM = 1 x 4 GB DDR2-800 DDR2 SDRAM (set to 5-5-5-15 @ 333 MHz, 1.8v)
3D Accel. = Intel GMA X3100
HDD = SAMSUNG HM160HI ATA Device (160 GB, 5400 RPM, SATA)

I've compared other similar CPU's using Intel's web site; including the T9500, T9300, T7700 and the T7800.

However I am uncertain if I can put the T9500 in. I'd like to be able to if I can but am confused about my options. The laptop was released and manufactured before the release of the T9500 and T9300. In my manual (found here - PDF), under specifications it states "Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor up to T7700 (up to 2.4 GHz), μFC-PGA package (Socket P), Intel® 965GM & ICH8-M".

From the information provided by the Intel Site; is it possible to have the T9500 for my laptop or should I stick with what the manual states around only installing as far as the T7700?

Thanks for your help in advanced,
Pete 8)
 
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I am happy to hear that :) Have you thought of trying to upgrade to a Quadcore (I am thinking of Q9000)?
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then only T7700 is accepted (most certainly a bios limitation).

Can you look in your bios and see what model it is? For instance mysn do not manufacture their own laptops but buy from Clevo (ODM) and then sell it under their name; there might be a chance that someone else has the same model which might support the T9500
 
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AIDA 64 Extreme information about BIOS:
Motherboard:
CPU Type Mobile DualCore Intel Core 2 Duo T7100, 2000 MHz (10 x 200)
Motherboard Name MAXDATA ECO4511IW
Motherboard Chipset Intel Crestline-GM GM965
System Memory 3062 MB (DDR2-800 DDR2 SDRAM)
DIMM1: Micron 16HTF51264HZ-800C1 4 GB DDR2-800 DDR2 SDRAM (5-5-5-15 @ 333 MHz)
BIOS Type Phoenix (08/31/07)

DMI:
DMI BIOS Vendor Phoenix Technologies LTD
DMI BIOS Version 1.04MAX
DMI System Manufacturer MAXDATA
DMI System Product ECO4511IW
DMI System Version
DMI System Serial Number 30517570003
DMI System UUID A811A58F-C3044A77-ACB38EFA-98A3AE0D
DMI Motherboard Manufacturer MAXDATA
DMI Motherboard Product ECO4511IW
DMI Motherboard Version
DMI Motherboard Serial Number
DMI Chassis Manufacturer MAXDATA
DMI Chassis Version
DMI Chassis Serial Number 00030D0000000000
DMI Chassis Asset Tag
DMI Chassis Type Notebook

[ BIOS ]

BIOS Properties:
Vendor Phoenix Technologies LTD
Version 1.04MAX
Release Date 08/31/2007
Size 1 MB
System BIOS Version 1.0
Embedded Controller Firmware Version 1.0
Boot Devices Floppy Disk, Hard Disk, CD-ROM
Capabilities Flash BIOS, Shadow BIOS, BBS, Smart Battery
Supported Standards DMI, ACPI, ESCD, PnP
Expansion Capabilities PCI, USB
Virtual Machine No

BIOS Manufacturer:
Company Name Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
Product Information http://www.phoenix.com/pages/products
BIOS Upgrades I]http://www.aida64.com/bios-updates
I checked Phoenix Bios update utility which is telling me that 14 of my drivers are outdated (including the bios) BUT I know it's lying to me because I have updated my chipset drivers and display drivers etc; so I suspect they're trying to con me into buying their product. No go! I am not willing to pay £23 just for 14 "apparent" updates.
I shouldn't complain as I got the laptop free whilst at uni for having dyslexia. Sadly I couldn't choose the brand myself.

How do I know what the exact socket is on my laptop? By this I mean on the Intel link above it states for the T7100 that the socket is "PBGA479, PPGA478". Then for the T9300 it states "BGA479, PGA478" and the T9500 "PBGA479, PPGA478". I understood it as Socket P??? Does this mean if I wanted to get the T9300 I wouldn't be able to? I'm so confused lol
 
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Valentin_N

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BGA means that the cpu is soldered on the motherboard PGA means that the cpu is not soldered making cpu upgrade possible.

To see what you have I recommend HWiNfo and see what it says under Socket.

When it comes to your BIOS it seems that it's the latest; their latest released BIOS is 2008. You have to ask .phoenix if they have a newer version.

could you show me how to bios looks like? I want to know if there are others that offer the same laptop under another name that might support t9500.
 
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Have emailed Phoenix to enquire.

HWiNfo says "Socket P (mPGA478/mBGA479)". I think I can from physically looking at the motherboard but if you could clarify for me that would be great. No point buying a CPU and finding out I can't install it myself. The screws are labled 1 through 4 with an open screw thingy for the cpu.

maxdata4511iw_bios.jpg
 
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I would open the button of the laptop, remove the heatsink and see if the cpu is removable. From this picture it's easy to access the cpu as well as the gpu. If it is upgradeable then making the upgrade to T7700 will certainly give you a boost.
 
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Hi, to inform the T9300 works perfectly fine so I suspect that the T9500 would do as well.

After rebooting Windows 7 installed it. It also appears in the registry.

I'll stress test it later and make sure temperatures are alright :)
 
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I am happy to hear that :) Have you thought of trying to upgrade to a Quadcore (I am thinking of Q9000)?
 
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I don't think this maxdata would be a good model to upgrade to a quad. I only use it for email, internet browsing so no need for a quad either to be honest.

The only games I play on it are Stars Classic, Open Transport Tycoon and some old ones such as Roller Coaster Tycoon 2 and even Theme Hospital.
 
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