Just to set expectations, there is absolutely no way that you can use any Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors with this board. Considering the processor that you already have, your only choices for a significant performance upgrade are going to be an upgrade to one of the Intel Core 2 Quad processors. Now, the Intel Core 2 Quad processors require additional power. You need to ascertain, from the manufacturer of the motherboard, whether this motherboard has the capability to provide this additional power and, if so, which of the Intel Core 2 Quad processors are supported by the motherboard's BIOS. Note also that it sometimes requires a BIOS upgrade to enable this support - and, this BIOS upgrade must be installed BEFORE you remove the existing processor. If you cannot upgrade to an Intel Core 2 Quad processor, there is really nothing that you can do to improve the performance of this system. It will be time to upgrade the entire system to something more modern. Considering how old this system is, you have many processor generations to pick from - but go for the latest that you can. Hope this helps, ...S
Theprice range of Intel core i3 is $100 to $133, which makes them top options in the entry-level market. The price of the third and second generation core i3 line ranges from $117 to $250. On the other hand, the price range of core 2 duo desktop line, which is still in production, ranges from $112 to $285. Performance Compared.Blog You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites should upgrade or use an alternative browser. Status Not open for further replies. 1 Hello I have got an HP Compaq 6710b laptop running windows 7 32-bit x86 SP1 .It has got an Intel core 2 duo T7100 Processor was looking forward to upgarding my processor to i3 or I upgrade it? 2 No, different socket, different chipset, you have to change the entire motherboard to change the cpu. 3 Not only that, you can't upgrade a laptop. With desktops, if the socket is the same, you can upgrade it. Laptops are made to only cater one type of cpu. Jun 24, 2014 1,417 0 22,510 4 Most laptops and netbooks are BGA type CPUs but there are some laptops with socketed processors that can be replaced or upgraded. Most of them cannot, but there are some. 5 Not only that, you can't upgrade a laptop. With desktops, if the socket is the same, you can upgrade it. Laptops are made to only cater one type of cpu. As darkbreeze said, there are notebooks that the cpu can be change, in nowadays more and more seems to be able to do that. 6 Starmicronics sells laptop CPUs. They should know. I upgraded my Dell. Check to see if any thermal pad is required for heatsink contact to the GPU or other components. Apr 7, 2015 3,158 5 25,865 8 Sorry not i3, or i5, but there may be some quads that fit, or much faster Core2Duo. I was reading the title, and missed that part of your post. Apr 7, 2015 3,158 5 25,865 9 won't be able to go quad. Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T9500 800-MHz FSB, 6-MB L2 cache* Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T9300 800-MHz FSB, 6-MB L2 cache* Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T8300 800-MHz FSB, 3-MB L2 cache* Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T8100 800-MHz FSB, 3-MB L2 cache* Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7700 800-MHz FSB, 4-MB L2 cache* Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7500 800-MHz FSB, 4-MB L2 cache* Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7300 800-MHz FSB, 4-MB L2 cache* Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7250 800-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache* Intel Celeron Processor 560 533-MHz FSB, 1-MB L2 cache* Intel Celeron Processor 545 533-MHz FSB, 1-MB L2 cache* http/ 10 CPUBoss has a comparison tool that allows comparing CPUs against each other to examine cost/ benefit results. 11 Thank You all for Laptop's service manual shows how to remove the it mean that it is socketed?Also I was considering upgrading the one should I choose T7700 with fcpga6tray or T7700 with L2 need for best performance. Apr 7, 2015 3,158 5 25,865 13 Do I have to change the entire motherboard for that? Apr 7, 2015 3,158 5 25,865 14 no, just the cpu & maybe update the bios. 15 Thank I have a 965gm express chipset family motherboard and my tech guy says that I have to change my entire he wrong? Apr 7, 2015 3,158 5 25,865 16 the bios is what you have to worry about for as long as recognizes the new cpu properly then you are good. 17 The top end T9500 should work just fine. I have a Dell Vostro laptop that had a T8100 that I upgraded to a T9500 6M L2. This has Nvidia 8600m graphics, but your graphics should be fine too. As ffg7 mentioned the bios is your only concern. Status Not open for further replies. Similar threads Advertising Cookies Policies Privacy Term & Conditionsnwih.