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Upgrading laptop processor {comptatibility}

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Hi, I have an Acer 5315 laptop running Vista,
Chipset: Intel mobile GM965 Express
Processor: Intel Celeron M 1.73Ghz 533Mhz FSB
RAM: 2x1Gb
Checked Acer/Intel sites and they state that my chipset would be able to support dual core processors.
(Supposedly compatible with 533Mhz FSB AND 800Mhz FSB processors)

It’s for a few games I’d like to play which seem choppy and I think going with a dual core processor would be a big help.

1) I’d like to know if it would be possible to upgrade my processor to a dual core processor? (whether it be any Core 2 Duo, Core Duo, or both)

2) IF IT IS, then must the processor be 533Mhz FSB or 800Mhz FSB? Or could it support 667Mhz FSB aswell?

I know I must still upgrade to the latest BIOS but I was wondering if upgrading the processor was possible first, or else I’ll leave it as it is. I’d welcomely sacrifice any extra heat for extra power, but I think the BIOS update will help regulate that.

Thanks a lot for the help, I’d appreciate it!

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Dual Core…

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Probably would not help with a game because really are not optimized for dual core – yet. A faster CPU would help you though as well as a better graphics chipset. I suggest you google. If you want to run games, Vista is not your friend.

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