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Upgrading a CPU from a Core 2 Duo T9600

HHarr1
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Hi, I am trying to upgrade my Alienware M17x R1 to a faster CPU. The configuration information for my laptop is listed below:

Processor- 1

  • CPU_Name- Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T9600 @ 2.80GHz
  • CPU_Manufacturer- GenuineIntel
  • CPU_Caption- Intel64 Family 6 Model 23 Stepping 10
  • CPU_Version
  • CPU_ProcessorId- BFEBFBFF0001067A
  • CPU_CurrentClockSpeed- 2801MHz
  • CPU_AddressWidth- 64Bits
  • CPU_DataWidth- 64Bits
  • CPU_SocketDesignation- Socket 479

I was informed by Dell support that the following CPUs can be used on the upgrade:

ntel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8600

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8700

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T9600

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T9800

Core 2 Quad

Intel® Core™ 2 Quad Processor Q9000

Intel® Core™ 2 Quad Processor Q9100

Core 2 Extreme

Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme Processor QX9300

I think then Core 2 Quads use a different socket than the Socket 479 that I have on my laptop, but would like to confirm what are my valid upgrade options from the T9600.

Thanks in advance.

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AlHill
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If your laptop uses a 479 socket, none of the processors will work for you because your T9600 is soldered to the motherboard.

Now, regarding the Q9000, you could have used it, if your T9600 used a 478 socket.

http://ark.intel.com/compare/40480,35563 ARK | Compare Intel® Products

It was good that you checked with Dell first. An upgrade processor must be compatible with the socket and BIOS. So, if Dell gave you the proper list of processors that would be compatible with their bios, assuming all used the 478 socket, you could have chosen from any of them. Alas, your T9600 could use either a 478 or 479 socket. The 479 socket is the show stopper.

Sorry for the bad news.

Doc

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idata
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Hello HarryS3,

 

 

In regard to your equipment: Alienware M17x R1 and its own specifications.

 

 

http://downloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_laptop/esuprt_alienware_laptops/alienware-m17x_reference%20guide_en-us.pdf http://downloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_laptop/esuprt_alienware_laptops/alienware-m17x_reference%20guide_en-us.pdf

 

 

I was able to confirm that your current chipset is:

 

 

System Chipset NVIDIA® GeForce® 9400M G

 

 

And also the specifications as the BIOS of your laptop will determine the compatibility with any type of upgrade. My recommendation will be to contact Dell to address this issue.

http://www.dell.com/support/incidents-online/us/en/04/contactus/Dynamic http://www.dell.com/support/incidents-online/us/en/04/contactus/Dynamic

 

 

Allan
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