I want to upgrade an old CPU, but I am stuck on which CPUs are actually supported. I am actually using an old Lenovo 3000 H210 PC (model serial number 57094408). The fastest dual-core CPU of that generation is that Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 and it has the the virtualization ability. It also has the same power usage and socket type of the Intel Pentium E2200 that I am currently using for about a decade.
I read two old threads in this forum, but I don't see an explicit answer to what I am expecting for, just more info:
https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/replacing-pentium-in-lenovo-3000-h210.2405651
and
https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/best-processor-for-old-lenovo-motherboard.3221506
After reading this: http://www.findlaptopdriver.com/lenovo-3000-h210-specs
I am wondering if a Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 can work on that motherboard? The problem is the front side bus of 1300 mhz when the motherboard only supports 1066/800 mhz FSB. The fan is okay to hold another 65-watt TDP type of CPU. There had been some people saying that the Lenovo motherboard restricts most CPUs, so that part I am also stuck.
I read two old threads in this forum, but I don't see an explicit answer to what I am expecting for, just more info:
https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/replacing-pentium-in-lenovo-3000-h210.2405651
and
https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/best-processor-for-old-lenovo-motherboard.3221506
After reading this: http://www.findlaptopdriver.com/lenovo-3000-h210-specs
I am wondering if a Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 can work on that motherboard? The problem is the front side bus of 1300 mhz when the motherboard only supports 1066/800 mhz FSB. The fan is okay to hold another 65-watt TDP type of CPU. There had been some people saying that the Lenovo motherboard restricts most CPUs, so that part I am also stuck.
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