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Posted by Barry Watzman on April 25, 2007, 1:01 am
Please log in for more thread options Some models come with a CPU that has a 666MHz FSB instead of 533MHz.
For example, the Core Duo T2300 is 666MHz and has been offered on the
E1505, although the T2050 is more common (and only has a 533MHz FSB).
markm75 wrote:
>> I don't know if the Dell system that offer both integrated and discreet
>> video are upgradeable or not, but the GMA950 really is pretty good for
>> everything except gaming, CAD and 3D modeling. It's fine for Vista,
>> including Aero, but understand that it's going to "suck up" 128MB of
>> memory, so 1GB is the memory minimum (not a factor since you have 2GB).
>> The difference between Core Duo and Core 2 Duo is over-rated, but you
>> have one of the lower end Core Duo chips; the T2300, which has both a
>> faster clock speed and a faster FSB speed, while still Core Duo rather
>> than Core 2 Duo, is a better chip if you go to the trouble to install
>> 666MHz memory (PC2 5400).
>>
>>
>
> Would I even be able to put in 667mhz memory.. as the fsb on this unit
> is only 533mhz?
>
> Perhaps it can take this socket M cpu
>
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819111303&ATT=19-111-303&CMP=OTC-Froogle
> (this one comes in some of the better versions of the e1505)?
>
>>From what I just read tonight elsewhere, it appears if you have
> integrated video, your out of luck on upgrading the video.. You can
> upgrade a dedicated card to any of the current/past dell offerings for
> that particular model.
>
> I guess if it would fit, i could get the motherboard from a newer dell
> and put it in, but it may not be worth the expense.
>
> I also think I'm ok on the 802.11g swap for N, as they should both be
> mini pcie.
>
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