Ok I just ordered the 6831 and can't wait to get it. I started doing some research on the processors. It of course has a Socket P Merom and it runs on a 965 chipset. There are some 45nm Socket P CPU's available but will they work on the computer? Will it do 800 FSB CPU's automatically. That's another thing, according to the wikepedia the T5450 is good to 800 Mhz FSB so why does it list it as 667? Is it because they needed to use cheap ram or something. I am strong on desktops, but I am definately lacking on the notebook scene. So here is the question, what all processors could I drop in the gateway? Any Socket P or just 65nm 667FSM or what, clue me in on my upgrade options.
Your motherboard supports 800mhz FSB processors. Wikipedia is wrong about the T5450, it is only a 667mhz FSB chip. You can upgrade that CPU to a T7300, T7500 or a T7700. As far as the 45nm Penryns, I am not sure because Intel doesn't have them listed for your motherboards chipset.
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