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Upgraded from a Core Duo T2050, which is a 32-bit CPU, on a 2007 laptop. This was for a laptop with DDR2 3GB RAM. Installed Lubuntu and now, I use the old but well-built laptop hardware for heavy internet browsing. This CPU also ran cooler (may be 3-4 degC) and hence the old loud fan revs up at least 20 times less often. The top of the line CPU was T7600 (2.33 GHz), but that was still absurdly high-priced. T7400 turned out to be great value. Also, a sachet of cheap thermal compound was included and I went with that. If I had used Arctic Silver, I'm sure it would have run even cooler, may be 2 degC cooler.
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When these CPUs first came on the market, they cost hundreds of dollars. Now you can count the dollars they sell for on one hand. That's not an unusual technology cost curve, but it still amazes me. What first impressed me about this unit was how it was packaged. Even the package sealing tape on the box was immaculate — applied with the precision of a master packager. Someone really cared about how this little box was sealed and labeled. Inside, the CPU was safely packaged in anti-static foam to protect the delicate pins, and in anti-static foil. Installation. I've answered the question 'Is it easy to install?' with 'no,' because to answer 'yes' would be misleading. The truth is, installing the CPU was the easiest thing I've ever done. Once you remove the old CPU, the new one just drops in, and you lock it down with a twist of the socket locking pin. Nothing could be easier. On the other hand, GETTING to the old CPU was difficult and at times, very tricky (I was upgrading a 2006 Mac Mini), but with special tools, lots of patience, and the help of outstanding Youtube instructions, the operation was a complete success. The CPU upgrade breathed new life into an aging computer. Now it has a faster processor, which enabled it to address more RAM, and accept a newer, better operating system than it otherwise could have. What a bargain!Read full review
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Excellent, brand new cpu, works perfectly. I have as an old 2006 iMac my young son uses and wanted to upgrade the the cpu from a core duo to this core 2 duo. It is easy to install IF you know how to crack open an iMac or confident enough to follow an iFixit video on how to change the chip. Overall I am very pleased with it.
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I purchased this to upgrade an old Mac Mini model A1176 from a T2300 1.5Ghz 32bit cpu to the 2.16Ghz Cpu. You have to disassemble the entire computer to get to it, but with just the twist of a screw 1/2 turn, you can swap them out. Must add new thermal paste because the old stuff is usually junk. This is a huge upgrade. makes it at least 3x as fast as it was, Especially the L3 cache size, really helps. I have done quite a few of these and have never had one fail on me. I have never got a dead one, and they are rock solid. I think they would basically run forever. It is about 2x the cost of the T7200 but the speed boost is well worth the extra $10. Especially since these things cost more than $600 when they first came out. So in my opinion whatever you put this in, as a replacement or an upgrade, it is well worth the investment in money and time.Read full review
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After straightening 15-20 pins it worked really well. Not a problem with head mounted magnifiers and fine forceps. Made an old Dell D620 usable again with win 7 now 64 bit. So cheap. Meant I could keep using some old loggers and older equipment without having to spend $1000’s upgrading to later versions and windows. I am very grateful for this old but new cpu.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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