Notebook Processor Upgrade Compatability

[07tonzpau]

Hey guys,

 

I'm using an ASUS G1S Notebook, It has Mobile Intel® 965PM Express Chipset.

G1S Specs

http://usa.asus.com/Product.aspx?P_ID=E6B2OaIoGUk3U7Or&content=specifications

 

Running a T7500 processor.

Current Processor Specs

Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 Merom 2.2GHz 4MB L2 Cache Socket P 35W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80537T7500

 

 

What i'm wondering about are my upgrade options.

What has to match up?

Ie Voltage

Socket Type

Thermal Design Power

And what are the Specs of my computer that determine these requirements?

 

Also, any suggestions on which processor to choose would be welcome :D I don't need the best processor so a balance between price and performance would be great ;)

Oh and i think i've gotta be careful of heating issues too! =P

 

Thanks for all your help!

Edited August 17, 2010 by 07tonzpau

[RandyL]

I thought it was explained here. http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/graphics-cards/10293-upgrading-my-graphics-card.html

 

If you want to upgrade you need to buy a new notebook.

 

If not please explain before posting more.

[BeeCeeBee]

In fairness that linked thread was about GPUs and the member did ask about processors at the very end and whether the same applies.

[07tonzpau]

Yeah and since i didn't get a reply i thought i had better make a new post which clearly explains my new dilemma rather than make the gurus deal with the slew of questions bombarding that other one hahah.

 

So Basically i've researched all day and found out its the Chip-set and socket type that determines the compatibility, mine being a 965PM Express Chipset and Socket P.

 

What i'm still unsure about it whether my 965PM Chipset is compatible with a Penrym Processor or only Merom.

 

For example, could i use the Intel T9400 or P9500?

[07tonzpau]

Also, is the X7900 which is a Merom better than either of those? If so that'd solve a whooole lot of questions hahah

[Jelly Bean]

It is a notebook.

 

I doubt it is upgradeable.I am with RandyL on this one,you would have to buy a new notebook of higher specifications.

 

I would upgrade the RAM to 2-4 gig wich would speed the notebook up considerably.

 

Your running a dual core CPU,adding the RAM would be the best idea.

[Synapse]

I wouldn't bother with even looking at Xtreme CPU's.

 

Asus have a BIOS update for your system, version 300 which adds Penryn CPU compatibility, thats the 45nm ones. Yours is a 65nm.

 

If it was mine, and I happened to have access to T9*** Penryn mobile CPU I would probably try it after a BIOS update. But I wouldn't go out and buy one.

 

Leave it be, save yourself a lot of time, money and possibly and trashed mainboard.