Which components to turn a IBM x60 into a modern laptop?
The IBM X60, the first and best laptop I have had, has a 32-bits CPU (i686), 1.5 GB of RAM and a bit slow SATA I interface. It is a X60-1707.
I am looking for components so the upgrade will make it support:
- 64-bits processors
- 8 GB of RAM
- SATA III SSDs
Of course, I guess I will have to get through several difficulties :
- physical dimensions and constraints (ports, fans and screws location...)
- interface with existing hardware (LEDs, buttons,keyboard, USB ports...)
But I am only guessing since I have never done this before.
So I am asking the experts: which motherboard can fit in? May I have an Intel i3 ?
Thanks!
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Get a program called cpu-z from the cpuid website. I am very familiar with Intel's CPU lineup, new and old. Open snipping tool, and give me screenshots of the chipset and CPU tabs, and any others you may think relevant. I am very willing to help, but doing this would help me much with my task.
George A. 의
I actually just recently upgraded my old laptop's processor so it could run 64 bit programs too. The only real only two reasons you need a 64 bit OS is because it can support more than 3 GB of RAM, and a small amount of programs only work on 64 bit. 64 bit actually supports hundreds of GB of RAM, but the CPU or chipset can still limit it. However, a 32 bit OS will not affect a SSD or anything else.
George A. 의
The processor is the only thing that limits 64 bit capability, but your laptop may not support any 64 bit processors, so that is what I will have you check. Replacement of the processor should be pretty easy. Once you give me the information I need, I'll give you my answer in full.
George A. 의
Thank you @pccheese, but you're only answering the 64-bits part of the question. I also want to get through the 3 GB limitation of the chipset, and be able to benefit from faster SATA versions. So I edit both question and title to lower the 64-bits part.
Tim 의
@pccheese: Since the chipstet prevent from supporting more than 3GB of RAM and only supports SATA I (see Upgrade of Lenovo t60 processor with a 64 bit processor), I will need to change the motherboard too.
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