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    Upgrading GX60 with core i7 ??

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by BlackStab, Nov 29, 2012.

  1. BlackStab

    BlackStab Newbie

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    hi
    my laptop in its way ( shipping ) home ... and I was wondering if I can upgrade its AMD cpu with core i7-3610QM or i7-3720QM , recently I saw in this post did this with i7-3610QM but can't find the way or the leads to it.
    so is it possible to do this upgrade or not

    thx in advance
     
    BlackStab, Nov 29, 2012
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  2. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    I think AMD and intel cpus shared a socket maybe 14-15 years ago, but never since then have you been able to move from one to the other on any platform.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Nov 29, 2012
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  3. Cloudfire

    Cloudfire (Really odd person)

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    You need a new motherboard with the a different socket to use the i7 I`m afraid
     
    Cloudfire, Nov 29, 2012
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  4. Karamazovmm

    Karamazovmm Overthinking? Always!

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    nevermind .
     
    Karamazovmm, Nov 29, 2012
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  5. BlackStab

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    thanks guys for the info, I was just checking before doing anything :)
     
    BlackStab, Nov 30, 2012
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  6. Atom Ant

    Atom Ant Hello, here I go again

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    Yeah, that was cool time when a 286/ 386/ 486 motherboard was compatible with both AMD and Intel CPUs. Later VIA C7 processor in Pentium 3 motherboard. I want back the same compatibility :D.
     
    Atom Ant, Nov 30, 2012
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  7. Fat Dragon

    Fat Dragon Just this guy, you know?

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    These days you're lucky if your mobile CPU can be upgraded to the next generation from your own manufacturer. Sometimes you can't even upgrade within the generation.
     
    Fat Dragon, Nov 30, 2012
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    emmmm, wish it can be upgraded to the next generation when its out
     
    BlackStab, Dec 1, 2012
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