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    Upgrading the Processor?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Saikoro, Jun 30, 2010.

  1. Saikoro

    Saikoro Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, sorry if this is a stupid question with an obvious answer, but can an Asus laptop's processor be upgraded? I have Intel Duo 2 Core and was wondering if I could upgrade to Quad, i5, or possibly i7. Thanks in advance.
     
    Saikoro, Jun 30, 2010
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    HeavenCry Notebook Virtuoso

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    Which model do you have? You cant upgrade from a Core 2 to i5/i7, but you could perhaps put in a C2Q, still we need the model to be sure.
     
    HeavenCry, Jun 30, 2010
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  3. Saikoro

    Saikoro Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sorry about that. It's a G60VX-RBBX09.
     
    Saikoro, Jun 30, 2010
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    G73Guy Notebook Consultant

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    You want a socket match chipset match in most cases and BIOS support especially when going from dual to quad. As asked what model? What CPU, what chipset.
     
    G73Guy, Jun 30, 2010
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    Looks like you have a 45 series chipset yours runs @1066/mhz fsb. I do not know if that can run quad. I can tell you you will be going from a 25w TDP to a 45w TDP and that notebook is not known for a great cooling solution.
     
    G73Guy, Jun 30, 2010
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  6. Saikoro

    Saikoro Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hmm, okay then. In that case, I'll leave it be. Thank you for the help, though! ><
     
    Saikoro, Jun 30, 2010
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    stealthl, Jun 30, 2010
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  8. Saikoro

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    Eh, too pricey. It wouldn't be worth it. I might as well just buy a new computer if that's the case, lol. Thanks for pointing it out to me, however.
     
    Saikoro, Jun 30, 2010
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    And it has 44w TDP vs 25w.
     
    G73Guy, Jun 30, 2010
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