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Windows 7 - Is it possible to change the CPU in a laptop? |
08-10-2011
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Is it possible to change the CPU in a laptop? I am currently using AMD Turion X2 2.00ghz CPU although it is not very powerful. CPU rating score is 4.9 whereas my GPU has 6.0 score. I have enough graphics card for gaming but the CPU is weak to play it on high fps rate.
My laptop isn't that old so I don't want to buy a new one. I just want to replace the CPU with a better one. Is it possible to change the CPU in a computer? If possible what do you offer for me?
| My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Acer Aspire 6530G OS Windows 7 Home Premium CPU AMD Turion X2 Dual-Core Mobile RM-70 2.00 GHz Memory 3,00 GB Graphics Card ATI Radeon 3650 HD Screen Resolution 1366*768 Mouse Labtec |
08-10-2011
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#2 | | Windows 7 Enterprise x64 no SP |
Well, it is possible, but i do not recommend it.
All laptops and ready built dektop pcs are sold with an exact 'fit' power supply to cut down costs.
Therefore if you upgrade your cpu you would have to change the psu in a laptop, which would be Really unprofessional and unstable. http://www.pcworld.com/article/14891...ptops_cpu.html | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Custom Built PC OS Windows 7 Enterprise x64 no SP CPU Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500K CPU @ 3.30GHz 36°C Motherboard Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. Z68X-UD3-B3 (Socket 1155) 40°C Memory 4GB Hyperx 1600MHz stock XMP Graphics Card Asus GTS 450 stock or 900-1800, 1804 memory Sound Card Realtek High Definition Audio Monitor(s) Displays Samsung SyncMaster SA350 (SMS24A350H) Screen Resolution 1920x1080 pixels, 32 bits, 60 Hz Keyboard Trust Isla Wired Keyboard Mouse Gigabyte ECO600 (with extended usb wireless adapter) PSU 500W Coolink Case Cooler Master Elite 335 Cooling Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus single fan Hard Drives 64GB Silicon Power E20 SSD (Intel SRT cache);
488GB Western Digital WDC WD5002AALX-00J37A0 38°C (cached);
733GB SAMSUNG SAMSUNG HD753LJ 27°C; Internet Speed down: 27 Mbps, up: 12 Mbps Other Info Optical Drive: TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S223F
Printer: HP Photosmart C5280 All-in-one
Genius G-Pen F610 (PenPad)
Genius 2.0 speakers, JBL speakers, Technics RPF880 Headphones
soft: Gdata, Zemana Antilogger, Nero, MSI Afterburner, Core Temp, CPUZ, Auslogics Disk Defrag |
08-10-2011
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#3 | | Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 |
The answer is definitively, most definitely yes (and no). Some laptops you can, and some you can't due to the processor being soldered in. You'll have to do some research about your specific laptop to see if it is possible.
If the answer is yes, it is possble, then you need to do more research to see what others have tried. As mentioned, if you had in a processor with more of a power draw, you not only run the risk of lowering your battery life, but also causing some heat issues. Most people seem to find that the only processors they can upgrade to aren't worth the time or the money, as it is likely a minor upgrade. | My System Specs | | OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 CPU Intel Core i7-2600 Motherboard Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD3P-B3 Memory 12 GB Patriot Extreme DDR3-1333 Graphics Card Nvidia GTX 470 Monitor(s) Displays Dell UltraSharp 2209WA PSU OCZ ModStream 700W Case CoolerMaster HAF 912 Advanced Cooling CoolerMaster Hyper 212 Plus Hard Drives OCZ Agility3 240 GB, WD5001AALS, WD7501AALS |
08-10-2011
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CPU cooling solutions in laptops can be complicated. Even if you could, I wouldn't recommend it for just that reason. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Home built (GeneO industries)/Model 2 OS Windows 7 64 bit SP1 CPU i5 2500k @ 4.5 GHz, 1.256V 120 GFlop (with AVX) Motherboard ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Memory 16GB (4GBx4) 1600MHz G.skill Ripjaws X 8-8-8-24 Graphics Card Asus Nvidia ENGTS450, 1GB 4030 MHz DDR5 clock, 915 Mhz GPU Sound Card Onboard Realtek HD Monitor(s) Displays NEC Spectraview 2490WUXi-SV Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 Keyboard HP Wireless Mouse HP wireless PSU Antec TruePower New 650W Case Fractal Design "Define R3" Cooling CM Hyper 212+ push/pull, 5 120mm, 1 140mm case fans Hard Drives Crucial 128GB M4 (system), 2x WD Caviar 1TB Black internal (data), 1x Seagate 750G Barracuda Internal (backups), 1x WD Blue 6Gb/s 320GB Internal, 1x Corsair F40 SSD for cache, 1x 2TB eSata WD20EARS Green, 2x 500GB Seagate external USB, 1x 350GB exte Internet Speed 25.7 Mb/s down, 4.5 Mb/s up Other Info USB 3.0 x4 , SATA III x4, eSATA x3, SATA II x4, USB 2.0 x8. 2 Samsung DVD R/W drives.
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