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Posted: 7/6/2014 10:08:59 PM EDT
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An ssd would have made more difference in real world performance than the CPU will.
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Posted: 7/6/2014 10:14:47 PM EDT
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An ssd would have made more difference in real world performance than the cup will. No doubt but when I upgraded the HD probably 2 years ago, the SSD prices were nuts. If the HD dies again, I'll put in a SSD. |
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Posted: 7/6/2014 10:16:53 PM EDT
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I like old think pads, my dad has a 60 series I recommended to him that has been tough as nails. If it were me I'd do it, why not?
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Posted: 7/7/2014 4:08:16 AM EDT
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Doubt it will work, laptop CPU upgrades are a crapshoot. I have never been able to get one to recognize a upgraded CPU, even if supported. I think they lock the BIOS to the CPU shipped with the system.
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Posted: 7/7/2014 5:26:04 AM EDT
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I wouldn't do it. First off its too old to be able to tell any difference in everyday work. Also, laptop CPU's are beasts to replace.
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Posted: 7/7/2014 5:37:13 AM EDT
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I just recently upgraded. I had a Lenovo SL500 Core 2 Duo, After reviewing installing an ssd I found I would have to sacrifice my optical drive plus the system was just old. This was a deal killer. So I picked up a used Lenovo T520 i7 (paid $340 still warrantied) . Added a 250gb ssd card drive as well as upgrading the hard drive to 1TB. Wow, is it fast!
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Posted: 7/7/2014 5:53:11 AM EDT
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I wouldn't do it. First off its too old to be able to tell any difference in everyday work. Also, laptop CPU's are beasts to replace. Not hardly. It just depends on the model. Some you have to completely tear down. Others, remove the access panel and the heat sink. Many business class laptops are built to support component replacement (like if a part fails). It adds value to the product. |
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Posted: 7/7/2014 5:55:23 AM EDT
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No doubt but when I upgraded the HD probably 2 years ago, the SSD prices were nuts. If the HD dies again, I'll put in a SSD. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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An ssd would have made more difference in real world performance than the cup will. No doubt but when I upgraded the HD probably 2 years ago, the SSD prices were nuts. If the HD dies again, I'll put in a SSD. So upgrade to SSD now 
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Posted: 7/7/2014 5:57:18 AM EDT
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I doubt you would see any real world performance difference.
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Posted: 7/7/2014 8:26:35 AM EDT
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No. Max RAM and install solid state drive.
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Posted: 7/7/2014 9:49:10 AM EDT
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I wouldn't do it. First off its too old to be able to tell any difference in everyday work. Also, laptop CPU's are beasts to replace. Regarding the CPU being hard to replace, that's not true for this model. I've replaced the fan before and the CPU socket was right there. Labor isn't a issue for this particular laptop. |
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Posted: 7/7/2014 5:03:37 PM EDT
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No. Max RAM and install solid state drive. |
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Posted: 7/7/2014 8:09:14 PM EDT
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No. Max RAM and install solid state drive. |
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Posted: 7/7/2014 8:14:03 PM EDT
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I say don't bother. You might notice a difference with processor intensive applications, but otherwise probably not.
Edit: Get a SSD. Seriously. Even an old, cheap one.
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Posted: 7/7/2014 9:45:14 PM EDT
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I think I'm going to skip the CPU upgrade and wait for black friday to put in a small SSD. Can probably get 120gb for $50, I imagine.
Thanks all. |
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Posted: 7/7/2014 10:11:03 PM EDT
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I think I'm going to skip the CPU upgrade and wait for black friday to put in a small SSD. Can probably get 120gb for $50, I imagine. Thanks all. this is the one I bought http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E3W15P0/ref=twister_B00EHFJJHY |
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Posted: 7/7/2014 10:34:36 PM EDT
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I think I'm going to skip the CPU upgrade and wait for black friday to put in a small SSD. Can probably get 120gb for $50, I imagine. Thanks all. this is the one I bought http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E3W15P0/ref=twister_B00EHFJJHY I'm looking at that 840 EVO or an Intel 530. I have an 840 Pro in my desktop and it's great. It can wait till black friday though. |
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Posted: 7/10/2014 10:10:51 PM EDT
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Doubt it will work, laptop CPU upgrades are a crapshoot. I have never been able to get one to recognize a upgraded CPU, even if supported. I think they lock the BIOS to the CPU shipped with the system. Interesting. I've probably upgraded over a dozen Dells, all with the T7600 on the top end. Never an issue with the latest BIOS. I say go for it. You will generate more heat and use more power (on battery). |
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Posted: 7/18/2014 10:15:18 AM EDT
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So I didn't end up getting the 2.2GHz chip, but I did find a 2.0 GhZ chip for $14 to my door. I figured why the hell not and 2.0GHz is a nice round number.
Swapped out the chip, blew out what appeared to be 8 years of dust bunnies on the fan, and applied new thermal grease. It actually runs quite noticeably cooler, but that's obviously because of the improved cooling (from the non-obstructed fan and fresh thermal paste) since the chip itself should run slightly hotter. As far as performance, I can tell no difference in the 170 MHz speed upgrade. I doubt the 2.2 chip would have been noticeable either. Glad I skipped it. Thanks for the input guys. |
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Posted: 7/18/2014 10:46:40 AM EDT
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Sweet find on the CPU!
Are you still considering a SSD?? |
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Posted: 7/18/2014 10:53:56 AM EDT
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Sweet find on the CPU! Are you still considering a SSD?? Black Friday! Looking for 128GB from Intel or Samsung. My storage needs on this laptop are minimal. Beyond the OS/apps, if I have 1 GB of stuff on there then I'd be surprised. |
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Posted: 7/18/2014 11:10:05 AM EDT
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Black Friday! Looking for 128GB from Intel or Samsung. My storage needs on this laptop are minimal. Beyond the OS/apps, if I have 1 GB of stuff on there then I'd be surprised. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Sweet find on the CPU! Are you still considering a SSD?? Black Friday! Looking for 128GB from Intel or Samsung. My storage needs on this laptop are minimal. Beyond the OS/apps, if I have 1 GB of stuff on there then I'd be surprised. With the SSD+HDD setup in my Windows 8.1 laptop, I could get by easily with a 60GB SSD. But going with a 120 will give you nice storage ability. |
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Posted: 7/18/2014 1:13:43 PM EDT
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An ssd would have made more difference in real world performance than the CPU will. This We went over this with me a few weeks ago. For something that old, I would spend $200-$300 for a new laptop. |
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Posted: 7/18/2014 2:19:43 PM EDT
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This We went over this with me a few weeks ago. For something that old, I would spend $200-$300 for a new laptop. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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An ssd would have made more difference in real world performance than the CPU will. This We went over this with me a few weeks ago. For something that old, I would spend $200-$300 for a new laptop. Not interested. Most laptops come with Windows 8.1. It's hard to find one that will let you upgrade it to Windows 7. Beyond that, I don't want to spend even $300 on a new laptop when my old one does what I want, albeit a little slowly. Lastly, I like the "workhorse" nature of the old Thinkpads. They were designed to be rugged and to be serviceable. They have proven to be both for me. If they made a T60 with an i7 motherboard, I'd consider it. They don't. They make a Thinkpad with an i7, but it's not the Thinkpad of yore and it's no T60. Eventually (probably when Win 7 is EOL) I'll have to get a new laptop. I hope they make something like the old Thinkpad when that day comes. |
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