CPU Upgrade path for a GateWay GT5468...
Hello Et al,
I am working on a Gate Way GT5468 and it really looks like the CPU chip is fried. The CPU chip is a:
Pentium Dual Core E2160 Processor
1.80GHz/1M/800/06
Socket is a 775 Type
I chatted with GW and found out that this CPU is no longer available and finding it is going to be a pain (My words not GW's). Before 'dialing for dollars' I thought I would run this by the experts and see if anyone knew of any other options in the way of upgrading the CPU to a faster model.
Does anyone have any experence with this?
Is there a newer 775 Socket CPU that can replace this older chip?
Inquiring minds would like to know...
Rojosho
I am working on a Gate Way GT5468 and it really looks like the CPU chip is fried. The CPU chip is a:
Pentium Dual Core E2160 Processor
1.80GHz/1M/800/06
Socket is a 775 Type
I chatted with GW and found out that this CPU is no longer available and finding it is going to be a pain (My words not GW's). Before 'dialing for dollars' I thought I would run this by the experts and see if anyone knew of any other options in the way of upgrading the CPU to a faster model.
Does anyone have any experence with this?
Is there a newer 775 Socket CPU that can replace this older chip?
Inquiring minds would like to know...
Rojosho
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Hear is a 2nd source for the same CPU type, but not exact part: Same CPU sources
These guys have a few upgrade CPU's. But I'd call them, and have them make sure your specific motherboard model will take the faster CPUs: CPU Upgrade options:
Intel Pentium D 925 3.0GHz/4M/800MHz Skt 775 Dual Core CPU $129.00
Intel Pentium D 930 3 GHz 800 MHz 4 MB Skt 775 Dual Core CPU $159.00
Intel Pentium D 945 3.40GHz/4M/800MHz Skt 775 Dual Core CPU $199.00
These guys have a few upgrade CPU's. But I'd call them, and have them make sure your specific motherboard model will take the faster CPUs: CPU Upgrade options:
Intel Pentium D 925 3.0GHz/4M/800MHz Skt 775 Dual Core CPU $129.00
Intel Pentium D 930 3 GHz 800 MHz 4 MB Skt 775 Dual Core CPU $159.00
Intel Pentium D 945 3.40GHz/4M/800MHz Skt 775 Dual Core CPU $199.00
There are some bios updates on gateway's site...this may enable the newer CPU's to be used. Just make sure you get the bios for your motherboard - they list 3 motherboards for that system:
Gateway Bios updates
Gateway Bios updates
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Guys,
Thank you for your input, it was spot on. I found what I needed on Ebay.
I am closing this case... Chow,
Rojosho
Thank you for your input, it was spot on. I found what I needed on Ebay.
I am closing this case... Chow,
Rojosho
Great. And good luck. Don't forget to award points :D
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Great Job!!!
ASKER
Some very good ideas. I will have a look at these and get back to you.
Rojosho