Upgrading my CPU

I'm going to run CPU-z to look. But it looks like I have the PPGA478 socket. All the sites look like I can't use that cpu. But it appears to have the same socket. So...
 
Benny Boy said:
If it's the same socket, it's possible that a certain bios revision is needed.
Z will show you the mb.
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Gotcha. And I know. But I'm backing up my computer, so I can't boot into windows until... another 30ish gigs of data is backed up.
 
And look at this first computer: http://www.hepta.com.my/selling products/IBM products/ibmthinkpadR.htm

EDIT: Although searching, that may be a typo ...

EDIT2: Here is my CPU:

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So are those sockets the same as PPGA478?

I'm now just more confused.

EDIT3: This last post answers it. http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1471749

I think. So am I correct in saying there is no cpu for my laptop with sse3 support?
 
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Even if they are on the same socket, I doubt it will be compatable. Most boards that use 400 FSB cpu's only support 400 FSB. That chip you want to upgrade too is 667 FSB.

CPU upgrades in laptops almost never work, and they are not worth the trouble either. Get a new laptop.
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dell_Inspiron

Inspiron 6000
Dell Inspiron 6000 with Arctic silver and alpine white design.The base model was shipped in 1st quarter 2005 with a 1.5 GHz (upgradeable up to 2.13 GHz) Intel Pentium M processor or a 1.3 GHz (upgradeable up to 1.5 GHz) Intel Celeron M processor, 256 MB RAM (upgradeable to 2 GB), 400/533 MHz FSB, Intel 915GM/PM chipset, an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (with up to 128 MB shared memory), 40 GB Ultra ATA hard drive (upgradeable), and a 15.4-inch WXGA wide-screen monitor. Both the Celeron M and Pentium M processors can work on the Inspiron 6000, so an Inspiron with the 1.3 GHz Celeron M can upgrade all the way to the 2.13 GHz Pentium M instead of being limited to the 1.5 GHz Celeron M upgrade. Like the Inspiron 9300, it featured DDR2 RAM. In comparison with other Inspiron models, the 6000 was considered the "versatile and affordable" member of the Dell notebook line.

Processors: Intel Celeron M 350, 360, or 370 or Intel Pentium M 715A, 725A, 730, 740, 750, 760, or 770.
 
I would save your money for a new laptop, that 6000 Dell is ancient now and I wouldn't waste my money on even attempting an upgrade.

Might not even support a 64-bit chip, might not be upgradeable...etc.etc..

So many negative factors that I'd just move on.
 
87dtna said:
Even if they are on the same socket, I doubt it will be compatable. Most boards that use 400 FSB cpu's only support 400 FSB. That chip you want to upgrade too is 667 FSB.

CPU upgrades in laptops almost never work, and they are not worth the trouble either. Get a new laptop.
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It actually supports 533 also. But yeah.

Laquer Head said:
I would save your money for a new laptop, that 6000 Dell is ancient now and I wouldn't waste my money on even attempting an upgrade.

Might not even support a 64-bit chip, might not be upgradeable...etc.etc..

So many negative factors that I'd just move on.
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I don't, and won't have the money for a new one. It works well. But no, no 64-bit. It is upgradeable though.
 
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