Aspire 5315 CPU Step-by-Step Upgrade Guide

[Pyro1099]

Also would I need to upgrade my BIOS for the CPU (T8100)? I'm currently using 1.43.

[.NetRolller 3D]

1.45 is the latest, but 1.43 should be enough for Penryn support.

[n2gc]

The P series will not work at all. Neither will T-series CPUs with 1066MHz FSB. The chipset has an artificial limitation to block 1066MHz FSB CPUs.

Thanks for the heads up. I went with the T8100 and a couple other
hardware pcs to make faster unit. I don't think people realize just
how sweet it is when one mods one of these units and it all comes
together. I'm going to keep it at a T8100, 3 gigs of PC-5300
and a 5300 wifi card. Nothing real extreme, but I was so impressed
with the results of the 1st one I did, what the heck.

n2gc

[mooler]

Thanks for the heads up. I went with the T8100 and a couple other
hardware pcs to make faster unit. I don't think people realize just
how sweet it is when one mods one of these units and it all comes
together. I'm going to keep it at a T8100, 3 gigs of PC-5300
and a 5300 wifi card. Nothing real extreme, but I was so impressed
with the results of the 1st one I did, what the heck.

n2gc

I just ordered a T8300 for $32 shipped on ebay. I am going to be upgrading my T5450. What do you guys think? I was looking at the T9300 but they were going for over $100. Good price/performance ratio vs the T9300?

[denneboom]

I just ordered a T8300 for $32 shipped on ebay. I am going to be upgrading my T5450. What do you guys think? I was looking at the T9300 but they were going for over $100. Good price/performance ratio vs the T9300?

not really, you better put those $100 in a good SSD from crucial or samsung
it would give more speed then a faster proccessor. a better processor only increases speed @100% load. a normal system is not constant at such high loads.

note, after the ssd i upgraded again from T8100 to T9300, it was noticeable inprovement. its i only costed me $65 for the t9300 otherwise i wouldt bought the t9300

[n2gc]

I might of bought a bad chip. I just the t8100, but the unit wouldn't boot at all. This unit is a 5315-2153.
My other was 5315 something. I should of still been able to get the dual core if the chip was good, wouldn't I ?
I need to ask before I go and buy another chip like another t8100 or the t9300.

The chip I bought was advertised as new, but it isn't. I think I got a bad
one.. What do you folks think ?

Update..

Just found out this new/used laptop is the same as the other one I did, so it looks like a
bad chip. Found out I can't use the 5300 wifi card as it's too short, but I believe I still
have the 4569 I put in the other one. We'll see

By the way, here's the numbers off the t8100 I just got. It may be the wrong chip..

INTEL O6
E827B475 SDLAYP

FF80577T8100
2. 10/3M/800

Is it the wrong chip ?

[mooler]

The numbers you posted definitely identify your CPU as the T8100. And yes it should work. When you installed it did you make sure that all of the pins were aligned in the socket. The reason I ask this is because there is a notch on one corner of the CPU that aligns with the socket. Very easy to damage the pins if you force it in. When you say the unit doesnt boot at all do you mean it doesnt turn on? Or it doesnt POST?

[n2gc]

It doesn't post. It starts, but nothing on the screen and I can't into
BIOS. I reinstalled the Celeron chip and it boots right up. So I'm thinking
a bad chip OR possible bent pins. I'll take a VERY close look.

Took a very close look with a high power mag and the pins are all straight
as can be. Got another chip coming t9300, so we'll see.

[spacecowboy]

It doesn't post. It starts, but nothing on the screen and I can't into
BIOS. I reinstalled the Celeron chip and it boots right up. So I'm thinking
a bad chip OR possible bent pins. I'll take a VERY close look.

Took a very close look with a high power mag and the pins are all straight
as can be. Got another chip coming t9300, so we'll see.

Sorry if this sounds a bit of a dumb question, but did you update the BIOS before installing the CPU, if not do this, then reinstall the CPU.

[mooler]

I went with the T8300. For 32 bucks I think it was a good upgrade for the price. This this is flying with the T8300 installed. I know WEI scores arent really a great benchmark but my processor score jumped from 4.6 to 6.0 and memory jumped from 4.4 to 5.5.