D20 Processor Upgrade Options

Hi
We have 2 Thinkstation D20s (4155-21G) with a single Xeon E5506 CPU in and want to upgrade. Would a matched pair of X5570 or E5620 Xeons install and would the factory ram be ok?
We also want to upgrade the ram at the same time and does switching to dual processors mean we need to change the ram speed as well as change the pairing etc.
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a matched pair of X5570 or E5620 will work in the D20. for a full list of supported CPUs in this system, please see the following KB article: http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkStation-Knowledge-Base/Supported-processors-in-the-ThinkStation-D20...
the 4155-21G comes with two 2GB UDIMMs (4GB total). if you don't want to upgrade memory at this time, you could install 1 DIMM per CPU. you would still have 4GB total but it would be spread across two CPUs.
if you add more memory then you can use faster modules (say 1333MHz) but they will downclock to whatever the CPU can handle (1066MHz with the E5620, 1333MHz with the X5570) or downclock to the same speed as your existing modules (which might be 1066MHz).
you cannot mix RDIMMs and UDIMMs so please be sure to match your existing memory type if you intend to continue using your existing modules.

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Thinkstation D20 Processor Upgrade Options

Hello All!
I recently acquired a Thinkstation D20 4155-29U. This model has the E5502 (dual core) proc installed. I would like to use a E5504 (quad core) proc in this system. I checked the hardware Maint manual and cannot confirm that it will work as there are different system boards used.
However, I did find this link under upgrade options on Lenovo's site: http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-72848
It appears that the quad procs may be interchangeable if you start with a quad system.
Any help would be much appreciated.

Yes, you could go to the X5560 or X5570 Xeons as well with the same thermal config given they are 95W CPUs. To move into the W series (Nehalem WS-2S), you would need different CPU fansinks.
As for the memory speed, the 1333MHz speed is in reference to the max memory speed supported by the controller in the CPU. You're not required to use 1333 as the MRC will downclock to match the speed of the memory if lower.
Also, you should post your specific memory config if running 1333. Currently, Intel has some caveats to their 1333 support in that they only support 1 DIMM per channel at that speed. So loading a system with lots of 1333 could be cost ineffective as it will downclock to 1066 if it violates 1DPC. This will be changing eventually however as Intel should be supporting 2DPC @1333 with the launch of Westmere.

Why is it that the new macbook pro processor upgrade option only offers up to 2.8 Ghz with Intel Dual Core i7, when back in Sep 12 I bought a 2.9 Ghz Intel Dual Core i7 Macbook, is the new one tuned to go much faster anyway?

Why is it that the new Macbook Pro processor upgrade option only offers up to 2.8 Ghz boosting to 3.3 Ghz with Intel Dual Core i7, when back in Sep 12 I bought a 2.9 Ghz boosting to 3.6 Ghz Intel Dual Core i7 Macbook, is the new one tuned somehow to go much faster anyway, or will the new one be slower in fact? Or does the solid state drive compensate for the lack of increased processor capacity?

The CPU's come from different Intel 'families'. The older ones are 'Ivy Bridge' and the newer ones are 'Haswell'. Numbers alone will not determine the efficiency of CPU.
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IMac11,3 processor upgrade options

Does anyone know if I can add a second processor to an iMac 27" model iMac11,3 or upgrade the 2.93GHz processor to a faster one?

With the build-to-order option when ordering a new iMac from Apple Store, you can have them put a faster processor inside at the time.
There is no offered aftermarket or CPU upgrade offered for these once they have shipped, outside of whatever RAM, HDD or replacement fusion drive, or maybe a graphic card replacement by an authorized service center (such as the logicboard and the parts that aren't part of the board) in a component-by-component scheme, such as troubleshooting a drive. A custom build may possibly be put together by some private party.
contact apple support http://www.apple.com/support/contact/
If a Mac computer is under 14 days since purchase, one could consider returning it to Apple and inquire of a faster processor series, such as BTO may provide. There may be other options unknown to me; as I'm no expert although I read quite a bit across many topics.
Good luck & happy computing!
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Processor upgrade options for K7T266 Pro 2?

I have a K7T266 Pro 2 motherboard with a XP1700 processor.
What processors can I upgrade to? Will I need to make modifications to my MB?
Also, it has been a few years since I have built this computer. Where is a good (cheap) source for processors, and other computer parts?
Thanks,
Stuman

Is this what you are talking about? What will the processor speed difference be between that and my current processor?
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-103-370&depa=0
Where are you guys buying most of your computer "stuff" these days?

TS200V Processor Upgrade Options

Hi. I am trying to upgrade the CPU on my M0981-1BU to a XEON 3470 series quad. In looking at the Intel specs, the 3470 supports the 3450 Chipset on my motherboard and obviously the LGA 1156 socket. The Lenovo Personal System Reference manual also lists the XEON 3450 as an available CPU on the 0981-1CU (I have the 1BU). As far as I can tell, the motherboards are all identical so it shouldn't be an issue, right ? Well I have installed the XEON 3470 and I get the dreaded 5 BIOS beep codes, which I believe mean it doesn't like the processor.
Does anyone have any experience in upgrading their CPUs on the TS200V ? Thanks
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vantage - welcome to the forum!
before upgrading, make sure you're on the latest BIOS revision. it's possible that you're downlevel a few versions that might not have the microcode for the X3470, hence the beep codes you're getting. the CPU itself might be perfectly fine.
you can download the BIOS here: http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/downloads/detail.page?DocID=DS014923
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SCSI card for a G5 or processor upgrade for a G4?

Hi all
Actually, this is a question that concerns the G5 and the G4 forum, but I decided to post it here first.
So, I have this old G4/400 PCI with an Adaptec 2930 SCSI card that I use for scanning slides with an Artix 4000t sclide scanner; this works fine, but the G4 is rather slow when it comes to using some features of the scanning software, such as removing scratches.
I've been thinking about buying a SCSI card for my G5 (Dual 1.8) for some time now, but I'm not sure what card I should go for; I'm not even sure if there are still cards for such an "old" device as the slide scanner (about 3 to 4 years old, no Ultrawide or something like that). And then there's the problem of the drivers for the card - how long will they be available, especially now that Apple is switching to Intel...?
The other possibility would be to buy a processor upgrade for the G4. I've seen some at OWC, and they seem to be less expensive than a SCSI card. The drawback of this solution is of course that I'll have to keep the G4 standing on my desk... on the other hand, I do know that the scanner will work perfectly with the G4.
The G5, on the other hand... it will be faster and easier, since I won't have to transfer the files for storage and editing, I could free some space on my desk,... but will it work? The G5 is running 10.4, I'm not sure if my current scanner driver is compatible... and what when 10.5 comes out...?
So I'm looking for a second, third, fourth... opinion:
What would you do? Get a SCSI card for the G5 or a processor upgrade for the G4? What SCSI card would you recommend?
TIA,
Tina

I've done some research on G5 and SCSI and scanners, and obviously, what I remembered was correct... making it work seems at least tricky, and maybe expensive too (if you've got to buy new scanning software and and..).
So I guess that's decided: No SCSI on the G5. Leaves the question, should I buy a processor upgrade card for the G4? Getting some dual G4 on eBay might be an option, but then, that would be another computer in my already crammed office, and I just can't throw the G4 away, it's one of the very first models...
I came by the idea of a processor upgrade because I just played around with an old Mac SE, which has an 68030 accelerator card installed, and this seems to work fine. Anyone has any experience with G3 /G4 upgrades (good or bad)?
Smokerz: Why would you not recommend an upgrade? Any bad experiences?
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Memory vs. Processor upgrade? Processor upgrade requires OS 9?

I have a Power Mac G4 QS with a 733 MHz processor and 640 MB of RAM. I plan to use it mainly for video editing, and was thinking about upgrading the processor or RAM or perhaps both. My first question is, should I should upgrade just one (processor OR memory) or both?
My second question requires a bit of explaining. I've already installed all of the software I will be using before realizing that this computer didn't have a version of OS 9 installed (I'm running 10.3.8, I think; I'm actually not on that computer at the moment, so I can't check). I've read that in order to perform a processor upgrade, you have to run a firmware upgrade that only works in OS 9.2.2, so I was wondering, how add OS 9 on to the computer without messing up my OS and/or wiping out all of the software I've already installed?
(Yes, I'm a Mac newbie, at least as far as installation goes.)
Power Mac G4 Quicksilver 733 Mac OS X (10.3.8) 640 MB RAM, 40 GB HD

Hi,
CPU's:
This processor is available, it does NOT need a manufacturers Firmware installed. It is also a dual processor and will work very well for video processing. This is a bargain, very fast too.
http://www.yourmacstore.com/shop/shopexd.asp?id=548
This dual processor needs manufacturer's Firmware installed but does NOT need Mac OS 9.2 for the install. It starts the Mac from a Disk and installs the Firmware for it, simple - just follow directions.
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer%20Technology/MAXG48D1700/
•••Only Sonnet upgrades still require you to boot into Mac OS 9.2.2 for the Firmware install.
Memory:
The prices are down right now, you can get a stick of 512MB RAM for $59, see this:
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20World%20Computing/133SD512328/
The above are some places to look at CPU's and memory. The first CPU and two sticks of 512MB RAM for a total of less than $600 will make your QS quite fast.
That seems a good deal to me, if you like the computer you currently have.
The new computer is always an option.
Regards,
Dave
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Overpriced upgrade option, or something Im not seeing?

I'm looking to buy a MacBook Pro as I am an avid Video Editor (Final Cut Studio, yay) and I also need a Laptop.
I was looking at the 17" MacBook Pro and all its upgrades (Processor, RAM, and Harddrive) and I noticed it was $250 to upgrade from 2.5GHZ Core2Duo to 2.6GHZ.
I am quite knowledgeable in Windows PCs but haven't owned a Mac yet and I may not be seeing something. As far as a PC goes, 2.5 -> 2.6 is NOWHERE near $250 difference. Is there something about this processor upgrade thats not described fully on the website? Because I cant see even considering that expensive of an upgrade.
Can someone tell me the full tech spec details of upgrading to 2.6ghz option? (You don't need to dumb it down, Ive built PCs for years so Ill understand all the technical stuff)

Well, the Apple price is roughly 10% cheaper than making the same jump with a Dell, Xathian!
They currently quote an additional $275 for the "jump" from 2.5 to 2.6GHz on a Dell XPS M1530 or M1730
see http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&oc=DYDWHF1&s= dhs and http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/xpsnb_m1730?c=us&cs=19& l=en&s=dhs
Cheers
Rod
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Processors upgrades to replace the core i3 330m

what processors upgrades to replace the core i3 330m in the hp pavillion dv6-2150us notebook?
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Hurray It Worked!!!
I upgraded from an Intel i3-330m @ 2.13ghz to an i520m 2.40ghz w/turbo tech running @ 2.93 max.
now my quest is to try the i7-640m 2.80ghz w/turbo tech that max out at 3.46ghz which will maybe be max cpu upgrade for this laptop. as i stated earlier though the cpu-z stats and the hp manual say the -7-720qm and 820qm will work, they didnt so no chance of a quad core solution for this motherboard and finding another motherboard has been trying. My windows 7 score went from 6.3 up to 6.8 with this cpu upgrade so i can imagine the boost of going to the i7 cpu next. Basicly I feel that this board will only use the Intel Arrandale processor only. so heres the link to the Intel website to view processor comparisons to which you will try for your cpu upgrade. : http://ark.intel.com/compare/47341,43544,49666,50179,43560,47663.
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FW 800 - processor upgrade?

Hi,
please tell, are there any processor upgrade cards for a PowerMac FW 800?
Thanks,
Alex

Hi Alexander-
"The Power Macintosh G4 (Firewire 800) series is similar to the "Mirrored Drive Doors" series that it replaced -both share an identical case, complete with "mirrored drive doors" and the same bus speeds (133 MHz or 167 MHz) and RAM (PC2100 and PC2700), for example -- but the "Firewire 800" models have faster optical drives and add a single Firewire 800 port along with support for onboard AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 1.1.
Perhaps most notably, however, is that the "Mirrored Drive Doors" models are capable of booting in MacOS 9, whereas the "Firewire 800" models are not."
http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/powermacg4/stats/powermac_g4_1.0mdd.html
Except for the OS 9 boot abilty, the models are so similar, that they are often grouped together under "MDD".
The link (in my 1st post) to the Sonnet processors is from OWC, a Mac upgrade specialist, who lists the MDX as a processor upgrade for the FW 800.
Also, MacUpgrades UK lists the MDX as an upgrade option for the FW 800:
http://www.macupgrades.co.uk/store/productinfo.php?productsid=281
I checked the xlr8yourmac database for user reports, and found one match in (criteria) G4 MDD/Sonnet. The report is from a FW 800 owner, who had a VERY unique problem:
http://forums.xlr8yourmac.com/cpureview.lasso
Mike, the editor, makes a very good point regarding the lack of L3 cache on the 7447 Sonnet processors. The lack of the L3 actually limits the overall "speed" of the processors, and the 7447 processors really aren't any faster than a 2x1.3ghz-1.4ghz 7455 processor with the L3 cache. In fact, for video, games and such, the L3 cache is an important feature in the G4's performance.
If I were looking for a processor for a FW800, I would consider a 2x1.42 ghz OEM processor, or the above linked GigaDesigns 7455 processor, before I would consider the quite expensive Sonnet (which also requires software patches, as the 7455 processors don't).
LowEnd mac also has some thoughts on this processor and upgrading the MDD, as opposed to moving to a G5. See "MDD Processor Upgrade vs. Used G5" on the linked page:
http://lowendmac.com/mail/07/0605.html
Finally, I intend to check with OWC support after they open in a little over an hour, and confirm their recommendation of the MDX for the FW 800. I will post back.

G7-1150 processor upgrade

I have a g7-1150 and I want to upgrade it from an intel i3 to an intel i7.
is that possible without changing the system board? Or even with changing the system board?
What parts with part numbers would be needed. I know this is an advanced upgrade, but that doesn't bother me I just want to know if it is possible and what the part numbers are?
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Hello again TechGirl76.
First, I took a look at the HP Part Surfer page for your notebook. This usually allows you to see what parts are available for the notebook. If you notice there is no separate "processor" section as it appears only one processor was available and it comes with the PC Board.
Second, I noted what chipset the notebook uses, it uses the Intel HM55 chipset. If you view Intel's specifications page here you can see which processors are compatible with that chipset. Now, it is important to note that just because the chipset supports it it doesn't mean it will work in the notebook. This notebook didn't seem to have any upgrade options and was likely specifically designed for the processor it came with. It may not even be able to properly power a processor as much more powerful as an i7.
So, really in your case it is impossible to say that any of these processors would result in a successful upgrade without significantly changing the internal compenants. If you must upgrade the processor try to pick one that is as similar as possible as that would be the most likely to work.
I hope this is helpful. If you have any more questions just let me know. Have a great day!
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Ideacenter k330 Motherboard Upgrade options

Are there any lenovo supported Ideacenter k330 Motherboard Upgrade options?
If not, Is there any reason why I would not be able to simply replace the OEM motherboard with
Brand X's motherboard. I have heard that the Processor might be locked. I have never heard of such
a thing in the past and would

Well, you can replace the motherboard with one from R51 with Intel graphics, nice project that will give you a reliable machine...
http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=65505
Good luck.
Cheers,
George
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Processor Upgrade-AMD A6-5350M APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics, 2900 Mhz, 2 Core(s)

Hi. I was wondering if my Thinkpad Edge E545 w/ Processor AMD A6-5350M APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics, 2900 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 2 Logical Processor(s), can be upgraded. If so, what is the best upgrade option?. ???? Also, what is the socket type?

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Sorry fore double-posting, but there's something new:
At beginning, the PC continued booting after throwing this issue. But now, Booting sometimes just stops at the very moment when the CPU is not responding.
...sounds like a hardware problem to me given the sporadic nature.

Processor Upgrade for iMac G3

Hello, I didn't see any particular posts specifically pertaining to the slot loading iMac (Graphite)..I hope someone can help me out.
I have a G3 Graphite iMac, upgraded RAM currently running Tiger. I used to use it but wiped it clean, re-installied the OS and created a separate account for my 8y/o son, so essentially there aren't many apps on there. For some reason it's running slower than it should, even with just Safari open. Is there a fix or possibly a processor upgrade for this model (I keep seeing that there isn't, but I want to be sure).
It's either that or constantly hearing my son complain of the lagtime and ask for our laptops instead...

According to Mactracker at one point there was a 700 MHz model available in Graphite & Snow. If you could find a 700 MHz G3 CRT iMac logic board on eBay it might be possible to upgrade the processor speed. You could also install a Matshita SR-8184 or SR-8186 DVD-ROM drive.
There's firmware available for both drives that allow them to be flashed to RPC1 or region free meaning they can play DVDs from any region in the world. Normally the drive is restricted to being able to only play Region 3 DVDs from the US. If you order a Matshita SR-8184CD optical drive from www.welovemacs.com call their 800 number listed on their website & be sure to ask for Jessica or Faith since some of the optical drives they sell don't have RPC1 firmware available for them.

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