OK.... here is what all I have managed to dispel about this laptop...
First, it WILL run and FULLY UTILIZE 16GB of DDR3 ram, not the 8GB that Gateway says.
Second, this thing, even with the CELERON B830 CPU, when running an SSD FLIES!!!
Second, I did find a CPU that is the I7 and a 35 watt power.
I should know by Sunday if this motherboard will support it.
There was another poster who said something about getting a 45 watt I7 and installing it.
Don't know if you are still out here or not, but I would stick with the 35 watt. $400 is a LOT of money to risk if the motherboard does not recognize it and by chance the store you bought it from does not take it back.
Third, I found a Blu-Ray drive that is BD-ROM and dvd burner and it works fantastic. Eventually I will quit installing the trial of the Blu-ray player and buy it.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
Tech Support Guy System Info Utility version 1.0.0.2
OS Version: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional, Service Pack 1, 64 bit
Processor: Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU B830 @ 1.80GHz, Intel64 Family 6 Model 42 Stepping 7
Processor Count: 2
RAM: 16200 Mb
Graphics Card: Intel(R) HD Graphics, -1924 Mb
Hard Drives: C: Total - 953766 MB, Free - 508429 MB;
Motherboard: Gateway, EG50_HC_HR
Antivirus: Microsoft Security Essentials, Updated and Enabled
:eek::eek: :up::up: :D
This is more for General information than a tech problem, in case someone else is needing this information.
Here is the CPU information for the chip I ordered...
Brand Intel
Processor Model Intel Core i7 2620M (2nd Gen)
MPN FF8062700838809
Key Features
Clock Speed 2.7 GHz up to 3.4 GHz w/ Turbo Boost
CPU Socket Type Socket G2
Multi-Core Technology Dual-Core
TDP 35 W
Processor Quantity 1
Product Type Mobile Processor (for laptops)
L3 Cache Memory 4 MB
Compatible Socket Socket G2
Integrated Graphics Controller HD 3000
Other Features
Manufacturing Process 32 nm
64-bit Computing Yes
Architecture Features: Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Demand Based Switching, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel 64 Technology, Intel Trusted Execution Technology, streaming SIMD extensions 4.1, streaming SIMD extensions 4.2, Intel Fast Memory Access, Intel Flex Memory Access, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, 4G WiMAX Wireless Technology, Intel My WiFi Technology, Intel Anti-Theft Technology
First, it WILL run and FULLY UTILIZE 16GB of DDR3 ram, not the 8GB that Gateway says.
Second, this thing, even with the CELERON B830 CPU, when running an SSD FLIES!!!
Second, I did find a CPU that is the I7 and a 35 watt power.
I should know by Sunday if this motherboard will support it.
There was another poster who said something about getting a 45 watt I7 and installing it.
Don't know if you are still out here or not, but I would stick with the 35 watt. $400 is a LOT of money to risk if the motherboard does not recognize it and by chance the store you bought it from does not take it back.
Third, I found a Blu-Ray drive that is BD-ROM and dvd burner and it works fantastic. Eventually I will quit installing the trial of the Blu-ray player and buy it.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
Tech Support Guy System Info Utility version 1.0.0.2
OS Version: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional, Service Pack 1, 64 bit
Processor: Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU B830 @ 1.80GHz, Intel64 Family 6 Model 42 Stepping 7
Processor Count: 2
RAM: 16200 Mb
Graphics Card: Intel(R) HD Graphics, -1924 Mb
Hard Drives: C: Total - 953766 MB, Free - 508429 MB;
Motherboard: Gateway, EG50_HC_HR
Antivirus: Microsoft Security Essentials, Updated and Enabled
:eek::eek: :up::up: :D
This is more for General information than a tech problem, in case someone else is needing this information.
Here is the CPU information for the chip I ordered...
Brand Intel
Processor Model Intel Core i7 2620M (2nd Gen)
MPN FF8062700838809
Key Features
Clock Speed 2.7 GHz up to 3.4 GHz w/ Turbo Boost
CPU Socket Type Socket G2
Multi-Core Technology Dual-Core
TDP 35 W
Processor Quantity 1
Product Type Mobile Processor (for laptops)
L3 Cache Memory 4 MB
Compatible Socket Socket G2
Integrated Graphics Controller HD 3000
Other Features
Manufacturing Process 32 nm
64-bit Computing Yes
Architecture Features: Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Demand Based Switching, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel 64 Technology, Intel Trusted Execution Technology, streaming SIMD extensions 4.1, streaming SIMD extensions 4.2, Intel Fast Memory Access, Intel Flex Memory Access, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, 4G WiMAX Wireless Technology, Intel My WiFi Technology, Intel Anti-Theft Technology