Core Duo -> Core 2 Duo

NAiLs · Post by **NAiLs** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 11:49 pm

Is it worth swapping out a Socket 478 2.0GHz Core Duo for a 2.13GHz Core 2 Duo? They're pretty pricey right now, that's why I ask. I think the T7200 was around $350. This is in my notebook, by the way.

Post by **dicecca112** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 9:09 am

there not backward compatible if your notebook is indeed a socket 478. Merom or C2D is 479 pins and I even believe the pins are different from that of the Yonah and Dothans

Post by **Apoptosis** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 1:55 pm

In my coverage of Merom you might recall the above picture... look at the difference in pins.

NAiLs · Post by **NAiLs** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 6:44 pm

I see on Intel's website that there is a 479 and 478 pin Core Duo and the Core 2 Duo is 478 and 479 pins also. Now, would that make a flip of a difference if mine had 478/479 pins, or strictly a big fat NO, you can't slap one in?

478 Pin Core Duo
479 Pin Core Duo
478 Pin Core 2 Duo
479 Pin Core 2 Duo

Edit:
I have a T2500, Socket 479 Yonah.

Nate, I read your article (missed it when you posted it...) and I would hate to buy a Core 2 and it wouldn't work. That 1710 XPS is pretty much the same as my E1705, just some small differences, such as video card offerings.

I have an i945PM chipset, so according to your article, I should work. I'm running BIOS revision A01 for my system. I know there is an A02 out there, but I'd be skeptical to update to it period!

SepheronX · Post by **SepheronX** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 6:12 pm

when it comes to pins, yes, yes it makes a difference. Since the motherboards processor connection bay is set to the right amount of pins for your processor, or processors on the same based pins and such, then ones of other pins will not work, cause the alignment of the pins will not match that of your board, thus not be able to fit/work properly.

Post by **DMB2000uk** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 6:37 pm

Nails, looks like your good to upgrade if it is in fact a socket 479 rather than the 478 version

Dan

LordEder · Post by **LordEder** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 1:50 am

Check if your bios version supports C2D!

largon · Post by **largon** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 2:53 am

Yonah and Merom are pin2pin compatible.
But your bios might not be.

amdathlonfx · Post by **amdathlonfx** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 8:35 am

You can check your notebook manufacturer's website that ur notebook model does support C2Ds or not.

trueg50 · Post by **trueg50** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 12:36 pm

I highly doubt it would work, first you would need to have a BIOS that supports it, second, core 2 duo requires a different chipset. and finally they are incompatable sockets.

JasonE4 · Post by **JasonE4** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 9:24 pm

Not only wouldn't it work..it probably wouldn't be worth it anyway.

Gamble · Post by **Gamble** » Sun Feb 25, 2007 10:33 pm

What are the differences between the T2xxx, T5xxx, and T7xxx?? Iv'e been wondering for a while now.....