Acer TimelineX 3820TG Owners Lounge. Info, benchmarks, tweaks, mods and upgrades

[bankergolfer]

That's true.

However, if you read his post carefully, you'd see he's talking about getting an i3-330M and swapping it out.

He doesn't say that he's originally buying a laptop with the i5-450M.

I think it was between S$150 to S$200. Not worth it IMO, I recall I asked before the difference between i5-450m & i5-520m. I think it was bonsky who replied saying there isn't a huge performance increase. Do a search?

[Bronsky]

I recall I asked before the difference between i5-450m & i5-520m. I think it was bonsky who replied saying there isn't a huge performance increase. Do a search?

If you are gaming, there is little difference other than the clockspeed. If you are using the computer for a business use, the 520M + is the way to go. Plus, I would usually buy the best CPU available.

Bronsky

[cire]

That's true.

However, if you read his post carefully, you'd see he's talking about getting an i3-330M and swapping it out.

He doesn't say that he's originally buying a laptop with the i5-450M.

I must have missed the post about swapping out his CPU. Note that the i3 model uses only integrated gfx.

By the way, I was just reading the user guide & under the battery section. It says as part of conditioning, the user should do a full discharge & recharge cycle three times, I.e. Without the ac power. This would increase he battery longevity.

Hence did anyone follow this? I haven't for the 2nd day I'm using. I just started recharging when I saw the 30% battery left indicator

[Bronsky]

@Hendrickson ... is there anything other than the 3G module that comes on your unit that mine did not have. Just trying to think of potential conflicts if I order the 3G model mobo.

Bronsky

[Just_a_Nick]

@Hendrickson ... is there anything other than the 3G module that comes on your unit that mine did not have. Just trying to think of potential conflicts if I order the 3G model mobo.

Bronsky

No, you have just a mini-pcie more.

[Bronsky]

No, you have just a mini-pcie more.

Thanks Nick ... you're the man!

Bronsky

[bankergolfer]

I've heard just the opposite on these forums (that complete battery discharge is harmful to modern Li-on batteries).

Confusion reigns across the lands....

I must have missed the post about swapping out his CPU. Note that the i3 model uses only integrated gfx.

By the way, I was just reading the user guide & under the battery section. It says as part of conditioning, the user should do a full discharge & recharge cycle three times, I.e. Without the ac power. This would increase he battery longevity.

Hence did anyone follow this? I haven't for the 2nd day I'm using. I just started recharging when I saw the 30% battery left indicator

[zsero]

Got one!!!!, just opened, 9 cell :-((

SetFSB results in a minute

[Bronsky]

Got one!!!!, just opened, 9 cell :-((

SetFSB results in a minute

Congratulations. At least 6 cells are available. If you don't want the 9 cell, I'm sure someone will buy it.

[zsero]

Ahhh, SetFSB Asus G73 profile, GetFSB seems to work fine! Does it mean mine is overclockable?

Parts:
WD Blue 500 GB hard drive
Atheros AR8151 ethernet
Atheros AR5B97 wifi