Is it possible to upgrade a cpu in a 6400?

I want my laptop to last for ages and ages and it being 1.60 isnt that fast and games and applications will want more power eventually. So can it be upgraded professionally?

 

Shouldn't be too hard to stick in a new processor since the socket type for Intel's new duo cores are the same, simply a case of taking old one out and putting a new one in..However, there are issues with cooling which someone else might be able to explain in more detail, but I'm sure you can appreciate sticking a faster processor in a notebook will generate more heat.

 

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins6400/en/sm/cpu.htm#wp1084976

Bear in mind that core component upgrades can void your warranty.

 

i am willing to pay for it to be installed professionally, where would i go to do this?

 

do i send it to Del? or do i go to a local computer shop?

 

I doubt Dell would do it unless it was defective, and most local shops will charge an arm and a leg, its a fairly simple procedure if you take your time. In all honesty its your GPU(X1400) thats going to be your biggest bottleneck for gaming.

 

and the only option for my gpu is getting an external one?

 

Nope, can't get an external GPU, your only hope is to upgrade machines with a better GPU.

 

You have the max GPU available for your model, I havent been keeping up with the external GPU's, but from what I've read they initially seem to be made more for the desktop segment than the mobile segment. Basic rule of thumb with laptops, core components CANT be upgraded, while they sometimes can, its seldom ever worth the cost/risk, you should always buy more than you think you'll need, and never go in with the notion that you can just simply upgrade whatever you need later, cause its not that simple with mobile computers, GPU's are usually proprietary parts, hard to find aftermarket, and when found, usually not even near worth the cost. Your best bet would be to just simply take good care of what you have, then when needs start to heavily outweigh your hardware, sell and buy something better suited to your needs.

 

dang i feel bad about my purchase, i need to keep positive though, any support would be great thx!

 

What apps are bringing you down? A 1.6 CD is not a bad CPU. No matter what you get, its only a matter of a very short amount of timebefore it gets dusted by something else, and simply because its not the fastest anymore, doesnt mean it wont get the job done.

 

ASUS is coming out with an external GPU inserts into the express slot.... google it

 

Well my laptop has the basic 1.6ghz core 2 duo and it's great for multi tasking, copes with must stuff I throw at it, opens Photoshop and Dreamweaver at the same time in a few seconds.