Question Upgrading processor on a Gateway M285-E

[KRZSTORM58]

Can I upgrade the processor on a Gateway M285-E from a Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 1.66GHz to Intel Core 2 Duo T7600 2.33GHz?

 

[VirtualLarry]

Usually, it comes down to the system chipset and mobo BIOS supporting:
1) That FSB speed
2) That nm litho (45nm support)

 

[DAPUNISHER]

Can I upgrade the processor on a Gateway M285-E from a Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 1.66GHz to Intel Core 2 Duo T7600 2.33GHz?

It shipped with the T7600 as a standard config - https://gatewaycomputers.fandom.com/wiki/M285-E

 

[blckgrffn]

But... it's not soldered in? That's a socketed CPU?

I know I played with some mobile Pentiums and stuff back in the day but I thought that was in the time of soldered mobile CPUs...

 

[DAPUNISHER]

But... it's not soldered in? That's a socketed CPU?

I know I played with some mobile Pentiums and stuff back in the day but I thought that was in the time of soldered mobile CPUs...

Well it would be a shame if it is soldered, because I looked that model up and it was a thicc and heavy girl. I mean a heckin' chonker! The T7600 is also for sale on ebay and is an old school pin grid chip. Definitely was available for drop in regardless of what Gateway did with it.

 

[Jimzz]

The T7600 was a OE option. Make sure you have the newest BIOS and it should work.

Just don't spend much on it. Cheaper to buy a new $200ish laptop if you're in the US.

Like this...

Gateway 15.6" Ultra Slim Notebook, FHD, Intel® Pentium® Silver, Quad Core, 128GB Storage, 4GB Memory, Tuned by THX™ Audio, 1.0MP Webcam, HDMI, Windows 10 S, Microsoft 365 Personal 1-Year Included - Walmart.com

Buy Gateway 15.6" Ultra Slim Notebook, FHD, Intel® Pentium® Silver, Quad Core, 128GB Storage, 4GB Memory, Tuned by THX™ Audio, 1.0MP Webcam, HDMI, Windows 10 S, Microsoft 365 Personal 1-Year Included at Walmart.com

www.walmart.com

Not great, but better than a T7600 system.